Harmonize, balance, improve health, and cultivate a sense of well-being through Taichi and Qigong. During this retreat we will learn Form One of Tai Yi Swimming Dragon Quan, a gentle, flowing form of movement that combines Taichi, Qigong, and yogic stretching. This rare and beautiful Taichi style, once a secret family heirloom of Taoist Grandmaster ...
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Communication, Connection, Heartbreak and Forgiveness-Sangha Week, ZMC 7/21–7/26 – Waitlist Only
Sitting with the Buddha, Ven. Ananda once said, "This is half of the holy life, lord: admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie." The Buddha responded, "Don't say that, Ananda! Don't say that! Admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie is actually the whole of the holy life." Precisely because of the depth of trust we hold ...
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A half-day program of extended meditation and community practice, led by members of the Trans Sangha. Meditation instruction will be provided. Some experience with meditation is encouraged. Open to anyone ... |
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Joyful Ease, Your Own True Body, GGF 7/30–8/2 – Waitlist Only
Awaken a sense of fully embodied joy and ease through yoga asana, breath, and Zen meditation. In this retreat we will leave behind our usual busy schedules and to-do lists and settle into a more contemplative routine. With two full days of classes and a half day to begin and end the retreat, we will ... |
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Joyful Ease, Your Own True Body, GGF 7/30–8/2 – Waitlist Only
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Discover the art of slowing down in this peaceful and grounding Tea & Mindfulness retreat at Green Gulch. Designed to help calm the overstimulated mind, this experience blends tea ritual with practical mindfulness techniques to cultivate connection, clarity, and inner stillness. In a welcoming and relaxed setting, you’ll explore how simple, intentional practices—like preparing and ... |
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The Path to Wholeness, ZMC 8/4–8/9
How might we relate to the demands and opportunities of life as teachings on how to live wholeheartedly? How do we heal our spirit and nourish our enthusiasm? These powerful questions can help us discover the compassion and courage needed to address our challenges. Zen practice fosters a resilient and patient acceptance of the challenges ... |
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Courageous Heart, Calm Mind: Living Intentionally Through Zen & Yoga, GGF 8/5–8/9 – Waitlist Only
Setting an intention is a powerful and conscious tool for transformation, especially when intentions arise from a heartfelt vow or ideal that reflects our deepest values. When practicing Iyengar yoga and Zen meditation, we aim to support our intentions with a steady yet resilient mind-body. Our focus is more on cultivating an internal state of ... |
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Who says my poems are poems? My poems are not poems. When you know that my poems are not poems, Then we can speak of poetry! — Ryokan, Zen monk & poet (1758-1831) All are invited to participate in a monthly night of poetry in the City Center Bookstore. Facilitated by Kevin Starbard and Christopher ... |
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The Path to Wholeness, ZMC 8/4–8/9
Courageous Heart, Calm Mind: Living Intentionally Through Zen & Yoga, GGF 8/5–8/9 – Waitlist Only
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How Does My Love for Life Want to Express Itself? A Sensory Awareness Workshop, ZMC 8/11–8/16
Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. —Howard Thurman - When we focus on how our love for life wants to express itself, it opens a vital, unfolding path. Rather than being trapped or overwhelmed ...
Deep Rest in Zen and Yoga: Learning to Let Go, ZMC 8/11–8/16
Deep Rest is a skill many of us haven’t been taught—but deeply need. With regular practice of Deep Rest, we can learn how to allow mind and body to readily transition from their everyday activated (sympathetic) state to a parasympathetic mode. Deep Rest is a state of body and mind that is mentally and physically ...
Returning To Now-Sangha Week, ZMC 8/11–8/16 – Waitlist Only
Join Rev. Lucy Xiao, Rev. Dōjin Brent Haas, and the Tassajara residential community for this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Zen practice and the summer rhythm of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. Each day will include: Morning and evening zazen - Approximately 3.5 hours of work practice - An afternoon group meeting for Dharma exploration ... |
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The Reset Retreat: Bringing the Joy of Dharma to Your Work and Life, GGF 8/12–8/14
The Reset Retreat offers an immersive, device-free environment to help you cultivate the qualities of mind and communication skills that lead to well-being and success—at work, with money, and in life. Given how much of our lives we spend working, this retreat is designed to bring joy, purpose, and flow to the moments that shape ... |
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Following Yumiko's acclaimed solo Before the Dawn, this is the second part of her trilogy. Inspired by Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude to explore a state of solitude, Yumiko dances the life of a unique creature, born on a planet 100 light years away from ours. Imagining that this creature is the only ... |
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How Does My Love for Life Want to Express Itself? A Sensory Awareness Workshop, ZMC 8/11–8/16
Deep Rest in Zen and Yoga: Learning to Let Go, ZMC 8/11–8/16
Returning To Now-Sangha Week, ZMC 8/11–8/16 – Waitlist Only
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True Body, True Self: Zen and Yoga, ZMC 8/19–8/23 – Canceled
Cultivating compassionate presence of body and mind through Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Zen practice, we actualize our true body and true self. This four-night retreat is devoted to integrating the vital yet calming practices of Vinyasa and Yin Yoga with the wisdom and compassion of Zen meditation and insight. Together, by cultivating presence of ... |
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Deep Rest In Zen And Yoga: Learning To Let Go And Be Upright, CC 8/20–8/23
Deep Rest is a skill that we all need more of and that we can develop. With regular practice, we can learn how to allow mind and body to readily transition from their everyday activated (sympathetic) state to a parasympathetic mode. Deep Rest is a state of body and mind that is mentally and physically ... |
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True Body, True Self: Zen and Yoga, ZMC 8/19–8/23 – Canceled
Deep Rest In Zen And Yoga: Learning To Let Go And Be Upright, CC 8/20–8/23
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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: A Retreat for People in Recovery, ZMC 8/27–8/30 – Canceled
Join us to explore mindfulness practices that illuminate our deepest intention to live in recovery. This retreat is designed for people who are active in recovery and interested in Buddhist principles that can support us. We will be exploring the Four Foundations of Mindfulness from the Satipatthana Sutra, a practice to help guide us on ... |
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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: A Retreat for People in Recovery, ZMC 8/27–8/30 – Canceled
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Easy as Breathing: Wild Heart Writing for Women, ZMC 9/1–9/6 – Canceled
Loosen your creativity, fill your page with words that want to be written, and share your stories in an inspiring, supportive setting. Authentic, compelling writing comes from a place of emptiness and mindfulness. By showing up, listening, and writing what arises, we discover the ideas we need to bring to light. We calm the mind, ... |
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Satori and Salutations: Opening to the Heart of Zen and Yoga, ZMC 9/2–9/6 – Canceled
Enjoy the luminosity of a clear mind, a balanced body, and an open heart amidst the restorative beauty of Tassajara. Join James Higgins and Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel in this three-day revitalizing retreat. Through soul-enriching asana practices and deeply nourishing periods of meditation and rest, discover your potential for increased vitality and happiness. We will ... |
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This introductory half-day workshop explores the relationship between contemplative meditation practice, somatic awareness, and parts work/self-energy inquiry in an accessible and grounded way. Drawing from Zen practice, restorative yoga, somatic inquiry, and Internal Family Systems-inspired language, the workshop will support participants in developing greater calm, clarity, compassion, and curiosity toward their internal experience. The day ... |
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