2026 Schedule
July 25
*Aug 22
Sep 26
Nov 14

Cost
Pay what you can: $15/$25/$45

“Silence is the think tank of the soul.”

—Gordon Hempton

*This August we’ll be sitting from early morning through the evening, you’re welcome to join for any part of the day. See schedule below.

Silence is at the heart of meditation practice because in order to see ourselves and the world clearly, we need quiet to let the mind and body settle. In Buddhism, silence is considered a great refuge.

Join us for our monthly Zazen Intensive: Half-Day Sit, devoted to zazen or silent meditation led by Guiding Teacher Zuisei Goddard. The schedule below is open—come for either sit or any part of the day.

These sits are open, which means there are no timed periods. You’re welcome to stand, take breaks, or adjust your posture as needed.

Cost

Select the register button to view our new pricing tiers. You’re also welcome to make a different donation. Just let us know it’s for this retreat. No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.

*August Schedule (EDT)

Morning Sit

6 am Zazen
8 am Breakfast Break
10 am Zazen
12 pm Lunch Break

Afternoon & Evening Sit

2 pm Zazen
4 pm Writing and Tea Break
6 pm Zazen
8 pm Closing

*Banner photo by Getty Images