upcoming meditation retreats at Zen Mountain Monastery

location: Mount Tremper, NY
tradition: Zen
website: Zen Mountain Monastery ↗

Sep 11–13, 20262 nights

Precepts II – Entering the Way of Compassion: The Practices of a Bodhisattva

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

$300–400 · + dana · scholarships

General $400, practicing member $365, MRO training student $300; financial assistance available

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei

A residential study-practice retreat on the Bodhisattva vow, exploring bodhicitta and the six Paramitas (including meditation) as a path to compassionate action, alongside the monastery's daily zazen schedule.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Sep 21–27, 20266 nights

Mountains and Rivers Sesshin

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

$300–350 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Tiered by arrival day and membership: General $300-350, Practicing Members $265-295, MRO Students $200-250; sliding scale available

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei

Six-day intensive sesshin with 7-10 hours of daily zazen, chanting, silent meals, work practice, teacher talks and private interviews. First-time attendees must complete a pre-sesshin interview.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Oct 2–4, 20262 nights

Introduction to Zen Training Weekend

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

$300 · + dana · scholarships

Program price $300; financial assistance available

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho

Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews. A prerequisite for attending sesshin or becoming an MRO student.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Oct 9–11, 20262 nights

Peaceful Dwelling: Meditation Intensive

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

$200–300 · + dana · scholarships

General $300, Practicing Members $265, MRO Students $200; financial assistance available

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho

Weekend zazen retreat exploring meditation as wakeful, spacious relaxation, with structured morning/evening sits, self-directed afternoon practice, oryoki meals, and face-to-face teaching.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Oct 19–25, 20266 nights

Harvest Sesshin

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

cost: check site

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei

Week-long silent sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Oct 30 – Nov 1, 20262 nights

Introduction to Zen Training Weekend

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

cost: check site

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho

Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Nov 5–8, 20263 nights

Ango Intensive – Buddha Nature: Revealing the Jewel Within

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

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Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi

Residential ango intensive at Zen Mountain Monastery centered on the theme of Buddha Nature.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Nov 13–15, 20262 nights

Belonging, Healing, Liberation: BIAPOC Community Retreat for Black, Indigenous, Asian, and People of Color

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

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Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Black, Indigenous, Asian and Peoples of Color (BIAPoC) Sangha

for BIPOC-identifying

Residential community retreat for Black, Indigenous, Asian, and People of Color at Zen Mountain Monastery.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Nov 16–22, 20266 nights

Shuso Hossen Sesshin

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

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Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei

Week-long sesshin marking the culmination of Ango, including the Shuso's dharma combat ceremony.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Dec 4–6, 20262 nights

Introduction to Zen Training Weekend

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

cost: check site

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho

Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Dec 11–13, 20262 nights

Buddha's Enlightenment Vigil

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

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Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff

Residential vigil sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery observing the Buddha's enlightenment.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 1, 20276 nights

Rohatsu Sesshin

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

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Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei

Week-long sesshin commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment, running through New Year's Eve.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Jan 8–10, 20272 nights

Introduction to Zen Training Weekend

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

cost: check site

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho

Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Jan 13–17, 20274 nights

Dharma Gates: Living a Zen Path

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

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Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho

Multi-day residential program on living a Zen path at Zen Mountain Monastery.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Jan 25–31, 20276 nights

New Years' Sesshin

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

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Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei

Week-long sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Feb 5–7, 20272 nights

Practice and the Path of Liberation: Further Steps Along the Path of Zen

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

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Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Gokan Bonebakker, Osho

Residential weekend retreat continuing practice along the path of Zen.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Feb 15–21, 20276 nights

Bodhidharma Sesshin

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

cost: check site

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei

Week-long sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Feb 26–28, 20272 nights

Weekend Sesshin- Spring Ango Opening

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

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Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho

Weekend sesshin marking the opening of Spring Ango at Zen Mountain Monastery.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Mar 5–7, 20272 nights

Introduction to Zen Training Weekend

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

cost: check site

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho

Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Mar 22–28, 20276 nights

Founding Sesshin

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

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Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei

Week-long sesshin commemorating the founding of Zen Mountain Monastery.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Apr 2–4, 20272 nights

Introduction to Zen Training Weekend

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

cost: check site

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho

Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Apr 19–25, 20276 nights

Apple Blossom Sesshin

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

cost: check site

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei

Week-long sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery.

verified Sep 7, 2026

Apr 30 – May 2, 20272 nights

Introduction to Zen Training Weekend

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

cost: check site

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho

Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews.

verified Sep 7, 2026

May 24–30, 20276 nights

Ocean Gathering Sesshin

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

cost: check site

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order) · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei

Week-long sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery.

verified Sep 7, 2026

ongoing & open-date opportunities

open datesby arrangement

One-Month Residential Retreat

Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY

$300–850 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Weekly residency $300/week; monthly residency $850 (includes meals, lodging, all training); $100 deposit on acceptance; reduced rate discussed if unaffordable

Zen (Mountains and Rivers Order)

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Arranged residential training combining daily zazen, liturgy, work practice, communal meals, and Buddhist studies, for one week or one month. Requires written application and phone interview with the training office.

verified Sep 7, 2026

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