May
2
to May 4
Events
Filtering by: Non-Residential Retreats
Nov
9
9:00 AM09:00
We are what (and how) we eat: a day retreat
A day retreat of mindful sitting, cooking and eating with Myoshin Kate McCandless
Oct
3
to Oct 6
Practice Period Opening Weekend Retreat
MRZC’s annual practice period opening intensive retreat led by guiding teachers Shinmon Michael Newton and Myoshin Kate McCandless.
May
31
to Jun 2
Weekend retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
In-person attendance full. Online attendance open.
Mar
3
1:30 PM13:30
Jukai ceremony
Jukai Ceremony (Receiving the Precepts) led by Myoshin Kate McCandless and Shinmon Michael Newton
Mar
2
to Mar 3
Continuous Practice: a weekend retreat
MRZC’s annual Dogen study retreat. This year with Myoshin Kate McCandless.
Oct
12
to Oct 15
Practice Period Opening Weekend
MRZC’s annual practice period opening intensive retreat led by guiding teachers Shinmon Michael Newton and Myoshin Kate McCandless.
Jun
3
9:00 AM09:00
ZenYU Day Retreat
A ZenYU-style (Young Urban Zen) day-retreat at Mountain Rain’s new practice house.
May
5
to May 7
Weekend Retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
Non-residential retreat with MRZC’s founding teacher Zoketsu Norman Fischer. No practice on Sunday at the Wall St. zendo. Zoom link is open to all—donations appreciated.
Feb
25
to Feb 26
Dotoku–Expressing the Way: teachings of Dogen Zenji
A weekend retreat on Dogen's teachings with Shinmon Michael Newton. In-person and online.
Please note: Sunday morning in-person attendance is limited to those registered. Online drop-ins are welcome, but please register if you wish to participate in the retreat.
Dec
11
9:00 AM09:00
Rohatsu: Buddha's Enlightenment Retreat
Our annual retreat celebrating the Buddha’s enlightenment. This year Rohatsu will be in-person with advance registration and on Zoom.
Oct
15
9:00 AM09:00
Restoring Connection: self, community, world
A retreat/workshop with Myoshin Kate McCandless based on the work of Joanna Macy
Sep
23
to Sep 25
Practice Period Opening Weekend Retreat: The upaya (skillful means) of Vimalakirti
Our annual practice period opening retreat, led by Myoshin Kate McCandless and Shinmon Michael Newton. With in-person and online options. Registration is now open.
May
6
to May 8
Weekend Retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
A non-residential weekend retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer, win in-person and online options. Registration is closed, but Zoom drop-in is open.
Feb
26
to Feb 27
Painting of a Rice-cake: teachings of Dogen Zenji
A weekend retreat on Dogen's teachings with Myoshin Kate McCandless. In-person and online.
Dec
11
to Dec 12
Rohatsu: Buddha's Enlightenment Retreat
Our annual retreat celebrating the Buddha’s enlightenment. This year Rohatsu will be in-person with advance registration and on Zoom.
Feb
20
to Feb 21
Beyond Right and Wrong: teachings of Dogen Zenji
An online weekend retreat on Dogen's teachings with Shinmon Michael Newton.
Sep
18
to Sep 20
Practice Period Opening Weekend Retreat
Our annual practice period opening retreat, led by Myoshin Kate McCandless and Shinmon Michael Newton. With in-person and online options.
May
1
to May 3
Online Weekend Retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
Note: This retreat will now be offered online. There will be no regular Sunday morning practice. The retreat will be open only to registrants.
A weekend retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
Mar
28
to Mar 29
The Practice of Equanimity
Please note: This retreat will be offered live-streamed online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Please click for details. The jukai ceremony will be re-sheduled.
A non-residential weekend retreat led by Shinmon Michael Newton.
Feb
15
to Feb 16
"Uji" Being-Time: teachings of Dogen Zenji
A non-residential weekend retreat on Dogen's teachings with Myoshin Kate McCandless
Dec
31
to Jan 1
New Year's Eve: Sitting and Chanting for Peace on Earth
Our annual inter-sangha New Year's Eve event.
Dec
7
to Dec 8
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27-hour retreat: sitting together through the night to re-enact and celebrate the Buddha's Enlightenment.
Morning dharma talks both days are open to all, by donation/dana. Please arrive at 9:00 or at 10:10. Dharma talk at 10:20.
Sep
27
to Sep 29
Zen's Chinese Ancestors: Weekend Retreat
Our annual practice period opening retreat, led by Myoshin Kate McCandless and Shinmon Michael Newton.
Jul
13
1:00 PM13:00
Bringing Zen Ritual Home: The art of altar care and offerings
A half-day workshop with guest teacher Marcia Lieberman from San Francisco Zen Center.
Jul
6
2:00 PM14:00
The way of the Seasons: How do we keep track and stay aware?
A day retreat in the country with and guest teacher from San Francisco Zen Center, Marcia Lieberman
Jun
8
9:00 AM09:00
May
3
to May 5
Weekend Retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
A non-residential weekend retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
Apr
27
9:00 AM09:00
Come to Your Senses: A day of Zen and haiku practice
A day retreat in the country with Myoshin Kate McCandless and guest haiku poet and teacher Michael Dylan Welch
Mar
30
to Mar 31
May all beings be happy: going deeper
A weekend retreat led by Myoshin Kate McCandless, concluding with a jukai (receiving the precepts) ceremony for several sangha members
Feb
16
to Feb 17
Radiant Light: teachings of Dogen Zenji
A weekend retreat on Dogen's teachings with Shinmon Michael Newton
