upcoming meditation retreats at Upaya Zen Center

Fall Practice Period: The Teachings of Zen Master Zhao Zhou

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$1,863–2,070 · + dana

Member/non-member base price, shared triple room, 23 nights + meals; double room +$575, single +$1,150; $200 deposit.

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

Month-long intensive Zen training on Zhao Zhou's teachings: daily zazen, Dharma talks, seminars, work practice, two zazenkai days, and a six-day silent sesshin embedded within.

verified Jul 27, 2026

Sesshin during Fall Practice Period

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$882–980 · + dana

Member/non-member base price, shared room, 7 nights + meals; double room +$525, single +$1,050; $200 deposit.

Zen · with Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Sensei, Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei, Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Sensei

Intensive Zen meditation retreat in Noble Silence: daily zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal meals, teacher interviews, and work practice.

verified Jul 27, 2026

Rohatsu: Circle of the Way

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$1,008–1,120 · + dana

Member/non-member base price, shared room, 7 nights; double room +$525, single +$1,050; $200 deposit.

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

Week-long sesshin celebrating Shakyamuni Buddha's awakening, with silent meditation, formal meals, dharma talks, and private teacher interviews. The only sesshin Roshi Joan leads each year.

verified Jul 27, 2026

Winter Practice Period: Moon in a Dewdrop

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$1,782–1,980 · + dana

Member/non-member base price, shared triple room, 20 nights + meals; double room +$500, single +$1,000; $200 deposit.

Zen · with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Wendy Johnson, Sensei, Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei, Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei, Gyokei Yokoyama, Sensei

Month-long practice period exploring Dogen's teachings through 'Moon in a Dewdrop': daily zazen, study seminars, work practice, zazenkais, council practice, and a concluding weeklong sesshin.

verified Jul 27, 2026

Sesshin during Winter Practice Period

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$891–990 · + dana

Member/non-member base price, shared room, 7 nights + meals; double room +$525, single +$1,050; $200 deposit.

Zen · with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD, Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei, Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei, Gyokei Yokoyama, Sensei

Intensive Zen meditation retreat in Noble Silence: zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal meals, dharma talks, personal teacher interviews, and work practice.

verified Jul 27, 2026

Spring Practice Period

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$1,863–2,070 · + dana

Member/non-member base price, shared room, 23 nights + meals; double room +$575, single +$1,150; $200 deposit.

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

Month-long intensive Zen training combining daily meditation, teachings, temple training, one-on-one teacher meetings, two zazenkai, and a concluding weeklong sesshin.

verified Jul 27, 2026

Sesshin during Spring Practice Period

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$882–980 · + dana

Member/non-member base price, shared triple room, 7 nights + meals; double room +$525, single +$1,050; $200 deposit.

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

Intensive Zen meditation retreat in Noble Silence: sitting and walking meditation, chanting, formal meals, teacher interviews, and work practice. Prior day-long retreat recommended.

verified Jul 27, 2026

Young Adult Sesshin

Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM

$315–350 · + dana · scholarships

Member/non-member base price, 5 nights + meals; double room +$125, single +$250; $100 deposit; scholarship assistance available.

Zen · with Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei, Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei, Miles Bukiet, LMSW

for young adults (35 or under)

Contemplative retreat for ages 18-35 building resilience, clarity, and compassion through silent meditation, peer community, nature activities, and service. No prior experience required.

verified Jul 27, 2026