Jul 31 – Aug 2, 20262 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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verified Jul 27, 2026
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Aug 2–9, 20267 nights
Heart of the Mountain Sesshin: A Backpacking Sesshin at Bells Mountain
Bell's Mountain Dharma Center — Clatskanie, OR
$280–380 · + dana
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Backpacking sesshin at Bell's Mountain combining ~8 hours daily seated meditation with wilderness immersion, chanting, guided hiking, and a night hike. Prior backpacking/meditation experience highly recommended; beginners should do a weekend retreat first.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Aug 10–16, 20266 nights
Grasses, Trees, and the Great Earth Sesshin
full (waitlist open)
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$280–380 · + dana
$50 deposit holds space; balance due on arrival
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent outdoor sesshin exploring interconnection with the five elements at Great Vow. Rigorous, challenging schedule; full attendance required. Prior weekend or 5-7 day silent retreat required. Held mostly outdoors; no Zoom option.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Aug 10–16, 20266 nights
At Home in Rock and Water: A Wilderness & Meditation Retreat
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Wilderness and meditation retreat; participants meet at Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Aug 17–23, 20266 nights
Aug 28–30, 20262 nights
Weekend Sesshin- Fall Ango Opening
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Aug 29 – Sep 12, 202614 nights
Walking Mountain Pilgrimage Sesshin with Bells Mountain
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$550–730 · + dana
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week backpacking pilgrimage combining daily 5-10 mile hikes with silent meditation, then a structured outdoor sesshin with ~8 hours seated meditation daily. Requires prior backpacking and week-long meditation retreat experience; physically demanding.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Sep 4–6, 20262 nights
September Zazenkai 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
Silent weekend sitting intensive with sesshin-like schedule: extended meditation, chanting, work period, nature walks, and a dharma talk. Begins evening of Sept 4 with dinner, ends Sept 6 after brunch. No prior experience required.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Sep 4–6, 20262 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Sep 8–13, 20265 nights
Jizo Sesshin
full (waitlist open)
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$280–380 · + dana
program is fully booked; $50 deposit, balance due on arrival
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
In-person silent retreat exploring the qualities of Jizo Bodhisattva through zazen plus art projects and a talk. Full-time attendance required; prior weekend or 5-7 day silent retreat required.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Sep 11–13, 20262 nights
Precepts II – Entering the Way of Compassion: The Practices of a Bodhisattva
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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Residential study-practice weekend on the bodhisattva precepts.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Sep 15–20, 20265 nights
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive residential practice week for Mountains and Rivers Order students.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Sep 17–20, 20263 nights
Rooted in the Turning World (LGBTQIA+)
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$300–780 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiers $300-$780; sliding scale $309-$803.40; 25%/50% Lodge scholarships; free volunteer slot requires prior experience; extra aid for BIPOC/young adults.
for LGBTQIA+
LGBTQIA+ retreat blending Zen and Vipassana practice to explore mindfulness and acceptance, with Dharma talks and community connection welcoming all experience levels.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Sep 21–27, 20266 nights
Mountains and Rivers Sesshin
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 1–4, 20263 nights
October Zazenkai 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
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Silent sitting intensive of 2-4 days with meditation practice, chanting, a work period, walks, and a dharma talk. Begins evening of Oct 1 with dinner, ends Oct 4 after brunch. No prior experience required.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Oct 1–24, 202623 nights
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.
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
Oct 2–4, 20262 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 6 – Dec 20, 202675 nights
Autumn Ango – Fall Residency
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$1,400 · + dana
full ten-week residential program fee
Ten-week live-in fall practice period at Great Vow with ~5.5 hours daily zazen, body practice, and extended silent periods, preparing residents for the Ancient Way, Gratitude, and Rohatsu sesshins.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 8–12, 20264 nights
The Practice of Wonderment and Interfusion
Tallahassee Chan Center — Tallahassee, FL
free / by donation · via Dharma Gates
Dana-based (pay-what-you-can); $50 registration deposit
for young adults (35 or under)
A five-day silent Chan retreat with Guo Gu on the practice of wonderment, unraveling self/other duality through sitting meditation, mindful yoga, walking meditation, dharma talks, and personal interviews.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Oct 8–18, 202610 nights
October Sesshin – The Ancient Way
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–480 · + dana · sliding scale
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
The year's longest sesshin, launching the fall practice period with intensive zazen. In-person and online options offered. Requires a prior Beginners Mind Weekend or 5-7 day silent retreat; not recommended for beginners.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 9–11, 20262 nights
Peaceful Dwelling: Meditation Intensive
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 13–18, 20265 nights
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive residential practice week for Mountains and Rivers Order students.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 17–24, 20267 nights
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.
Intensive Zen meditation retreat in Noble Silence: daily zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal meals, teacher interviews, and work practice.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Oct 19–25, 20266 nights
Oct 30 – Nov 1, 20262 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Nov 3–8, 20265 nights
Zen and the Undoing of Doing—a Body/Mind Retreat
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$500–1,300 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiers $500-$1300; sliding scale $515-$1339; 25%/50% Lodge scholarships; free volunteer slot requires prior experience. Payment due 30 days prior.
Soto Zen retreat integrating Dogen's teachings with the Alexander Technique, exploring wholehearted sitting practice alongside coordinated movement and bodily ease.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Nov 5–8, 20263 nights
Ango Intensive – Fall
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Nov 9–15, 20266 nights
November Sesshin – Gratitude
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$25–380 · + dana · sliding scale
donations from the heart welcome
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Sliding-scale sesshin celebrating gratitude with a traditional zazen schedule and communal meals cooked from donated ingredients. Requires a prior Beginner's Mind Weekend or 5-7 day silent retreat; full-time attendance expected.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Nov 10–15, 20265 nights
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive residential practice week for Mountains and Rivers Order students.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Nov 11–15, 20264 nights
A Life that Works
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$400–1,180 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiers $400-$1180; sliding scale $412-$1215.40; 25%/50% Lodge scholarships; free volunteer slot requires prior experience; extra aid for BIPOC/young adults.
Retreat exploring how dedicated Dharma practice cultivates inner peace and authentic living through contemplative skill and practical wisdom for a life of integrity.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Nov 16–22, 20266 nights
Shuso Hossen Sesshin
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Dec 1–8, 20267 nights
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.
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
Dec 4–6, 20262 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Dec 6–13, 20267 nights
December Sesshin – Rohatsu
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–380 · + dana · sliding scale
registration opens August 1, 2026; $50 deposit reserves a space
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Annual week-long sesshin marking Buddha's awakening and closing the fall practice period, with 3:50am wake-ups and rigorous zazen. Full attendance required; not for beginners. Modified 'silver dragon' schedule for over-60s.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Dec 11–13, 20262 nights
Buddha's Enlightenment Vigil
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 1, 20276 nights
Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 20274 nights
New Year's Seminar 2027
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
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Annual residential Zen seminar with morning and afternoon teachings, discussion, meditation, and shared work. New Year's Eve includes zazen until midnight with traditional 108 bell-ringing, followed by New Year's Day brunch.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Jan 3–23, 202720 nights
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.
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
Jan 8–10, 20272 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Jan 16–23, 20277 nights
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.
Intensive Zen meditation retreat in Noble Silence: zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal meals, dharma talks, personal teacher interviews, and work practice.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Jan 25–31, 20276 nights
New Years' Sesshin
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Feb 15–21, 20276 nights
Bodhidharma Sesshin
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Feb 26–28, 20272 nights
Weekend Sesshin- Spring Ango Opening
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Mar 5–7, 20272 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Mar 22–28, 20276 nights
Apr 1–24, 202723 nights
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.
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
Apr 2–4, 20272 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Apr 17–24, 20277 nights
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.
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
Apr 19–25, 20276 nights
Apple Blossom Sesshin
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Apr 30 – May 2, 20272 nights
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
May 24–30, 20276 nights
Ocean Gathering Sesshin
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Jul 27, 2026
Jun 8–13, 20275 nights
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.
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
ongoing & open-date opportunities
open datesby arrangement
Residency
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Join the monastic community for daily life with monks and teachers: morning and evening meditation, self-guided study, communal meals (oryoki and social), work periods, and dharma talks with Q&A.
verified Jul 20, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Student Stays
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Join the resident community for at least a one-week stay, following the full daily schedule of meditation, work periods, talks, discussions, and communal meals. Shared-room accommodations; participation subject to approval.
verified Jul 20, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Retreat Cabin
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo-practice cabin on 23 forest acres at Great Vow with running water, a kitchenette, and a compost toilet, for open-ended personal retreat. Bring your own food and bedding; apply online.
verified Jul 27, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Contemplative Residency
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
3–6+ month residential Zen training combining zazen 3x daily, liturgy, dharma talks, samu, five annual sesshins, zazenkais, and three practice periods. Mutual evaluation after first month. Requires stability and capacity for community living.
verified Jun 29, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Dedicated Guest Practitioner Stay
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Full-immersion 3+ day stay following Upaya's complete resident schedule, including morning and afternoon samu (work practice), sitting periods, and dharma talks. More intensive than the standard Guest Practitioner stay.
verified Jun 29, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Guest Practitioner Stay
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Live and practice at Upaya for a minimum of 3 days. Morning samu (work practice), three daily sitting periods, dharma talks, and teacher interviews. Afternoons free for study. Lodging and meals included.
verified Jun 29, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Personal Practice Retreat
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed retreat at Upaya. Minimum 2 days; guests design their own schedule with flexible participation in daily meditations. Housing and 3 meals included. Can begin any day Wednesday through Sunday.
verified Jun 29, 2026
open datesby arrangement
One-Month Residential Retreat
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long residential retreat at Zen Mountain Monastery, arranged individually with the training office.
verified Jul 27, 2026
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