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Upcoming retreats and events

We typically hold two one-day retreats per year in the fall and spring and occasional weekend retreats, as well as talks and other events. If you have a suggestion for an event, please email us.

Winter one-day retreat
Date TBD
Our one-day retreats are held in our space at Takoma Presbyterian Church and include zazen, kinhin (walking meditation) and a brief service. Donation: $10. 

Tentative retreat schedule
6 – 7:30 am: Optional early zazen, two 40-minute sits
8:30 – 8:40: Intro, opening.
8:40 – 12 noon: Morning Service, two 40-minute sits, three 30-minute sits
12 noon – 1 pm: Lunch break
1 – 3:10: Two 40-minute sits, one 30-minute sit
3:10 – 3:30: Break
3:30 – 5: Two 40-minute sits
5 pm: Closing chants/bows