upcoming meditation retreats at Upaya Zen Center

ROHATSU: Circle of the Way

full (waitlist open)

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$1,008–1,120 · + dana

Member $1,008, non-member $1,120, shared triple lodging and meals included. Double +$525, single +$1,050. Page says full; waitlist available.

Zen sesshin · with Roshi Joan Halifax, Kaz Tanahashi, Monshin Nannette Overley, Jose Shinzan Palma, Noah Kodo Roen, Wendy Dainin Lau, James Fushin Bristol, Genzan Quennell

Silent, intensive sesshin celebrating the Buddha's awakening, with sitting and walking meditation, oryoki meals, dharma talks, interviews, liturgy and work practice. Participants must sit the entire sesshin; Roshi Joan prioritizes her students and those experienced in longer sesshins.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Winter Practice Period: Moon in a Dewdrop

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$1,782–1,980 · + dana

Member $1,782, non-member $1,980, shared lodging and meals for 20 nights. Double +$500, single +$1,000.

Zen practice period (ango) · with Roshi Joan Halifax, Wendy Johnson, Noah Kodo Roen, Wendy Dainin Lau, Gyokei Yokoyama

Three-week residential practice period on Dōgen's Genjōkōan, with zazen, zazenkai, seminars, work practice and a weeklong closing sesshin, following a monastic schedule.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Sesshin during Winter Practice Period

full (waitlist open)

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$891–990 · + dana

Member $891, non-member $990, shared lodging and meals. Double +$525, single +$1,050. Page says full; waitlist available.

Zen sesshin · with Roshi Joan Halifax, Noah Kodo Roen, Wendy Dainin Lau, Gyokei Yokoyama

Multi-day silent Zen retreat with zazen, kinhin, chanting, oryoki meals, dharma talk, interviews and work practice. At least one prior daylong retreat is recommended but not required.

verified Oct 26, 2026

February Zen Circle

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$1,116–1,240 · + dana

Member $1,116, non-member $1,240, shared lodging and meals for 10 nights. Double +$1,500, single +$2,000.

Zen retreat · with Roshi Joan Halifax, Wendy Dainin Lau, Koshin Flint Sparks, Kazuaki Tanahashi, Jane Hirshfield, Clark Strand

Ten-day residential retreat with three daily zazen periods, work practice, dharma talks and interviews, including calligraphy and haiku weekends that can be taken separately. Mondays and Tuesdays are personal practice days.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Spring Practice Period

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$1,863–2,070 · + dana

Member $1,863, non-member $2,070, shared lodging and meals for 23 nights. Double +$575, single +$1,150.

Zen practice period (ango) · with Jose Shinzan Palma, Monshin Nannette Overley, Ryotan Cynthia Kear

Residential ango with daily zazen, dharma talks, seminars, book study, temple training, interviews and council practice, including two zazenkai and a closing weeklong sesshin. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Sesshin during Spring Practice Period

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$882–980 · + dana

Member $882, non-member $980, shared lodging and meals. Double +$525, single +$1,050.

Zen sesshin · with Monshin Nannette Overley, Jose Shinzan Palma, Ryotan Cynthia Kear

Multi-day Zen sesshin in Noble Silence with zazen, kinhin, chanting, oryoki meals, teacher interviews and work practice. At least one prior daylong retreat is recommended but not required.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Young Adult Sesshin

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$315–350 · + dana · scholarships

Member $315, non-member $350, shared lodging and meals for 5 nights. Double +$125, single +$250. Scholarship application available.

Zen sesshin · with Noah Kodo Roen, Wendy Dainin Lau, Miles Bukiet

for young adults (35 or under)

Silent Zen retreat for young adults on resilience, clarity and compassion, with formal silent practice, community work and meals, a silent hike to Picacho Peak and nature journaling. No prior meditation experience required.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Fall Practice Period

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$1,863–2,070 · + dana

Member $1,863, non-member $2,070, shared lodging and meals for 23 nights. Double +$575, single +$1,150.

Zen practice period (ango) · with Monshin Nannette Overley, Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Jose Shinzan Palma, Ryotan Cynthia Kear

Month-long residential ango with daily zazen, dharma talks, study, work practice and yoga or walking, including two zazenkai and a six-day closing sesshin. Open to beginners and seasoned practitioners.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Sesshin during Fall Practice Period

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$882–980 · + dana

Member $882, non-member $980, shared lodging and meals for 7 nights. Double +$525, single +$1,050.

Zen sesshin · with Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Monshin Nannette Overley, Jose Shinzan Palma

Multi-day residential Zen sesshin in Noble Silence with zazen, kinhin, liturgy, oryoki meals, teacher interviews and work practice. At least one prior daylong retreat is recommended but not required.

verified Oct 26, 2026