Daily Meditation Offerings
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Monthly Community Groups
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion. The first Friday of the month, 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion. The first Friday of the month, 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion. The first Friday of the month, 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion. The first Friday of the month, 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion. The first Friday of the month, 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion. The first Friday of the month, 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion. The first Friday of the month, 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion. The first Friday of the month, 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Classes, Workshops & Retreats
Foundations in Contemplative Care ~ Online Information Session
The Guiding Teachers and alumni of the Foundations in Contemplative Care training invite you to a free discussion of the different aspects of the nine-month program.
Foundations in Contemplative Care ~ Online Information Session
The Guiding Teachers and alumni of the Foundations in Contemplative Care training invite you to a free discussion of the different aspects of the nine-month program.
Foundations in Contemplative Care
Foundations in Contemplative Care is a transformational 9-month training for integrating spiritual practice with care.
Foundations in Contemplative Care
Foundations in Contemplative Care is a transformational 9-month training for integrating spiritual practice with care.
Online Bereavement Support Group | Tuesdays
An eight-week offering held on Tuesday evenings exploring a contemplative approach to grief and loss. Led by Chodo Robert Campbell & Barbara Doshin Ende.
Online Bereavement Support Group | Tuesdays
An eight-week offering held on Tuesday evenings exploring a contemplative approach to grief and loss. Led by Chodo Robert Campbell & Barbara Doshin Ende.
Online LGBTQIA+ Bereavement Support Group | Wednesdays
An eight-week offering exploring a contemplative approach to grief and loss, led by Chodo Robert Campbell and Eishin Schapiro. Sessions are held on Wednesday afternoons via Zoom.
Online LGBTQIA+ Bereavement Support Group | Wednesdays
An eight-week offering exploring a contemplative approach to grief and loss, led by Chodo Robert Campbell and Eishin Schapiro. Sessions are held on Wednesday afternoons via Zoom.
September Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
September Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
Catch Your Mind : No Mud, No Lotus, 2025
This year's Catch Your Mind course is a ten-month journey into the heart of Zen through one of its most celebrated and visionary texts—the Lotus Sutra.
Catch Your Mind : No Mud, No Lotus, 2025
This year's Catch Your Mind course is a ten-month journey into the heart of Zen through one of its most celebrated and visionary texts—the Lotus Sutra.
Living an Ethical Life: A Study of the Zen Precepts
In this yearly offering, our Guiding Teachers Koshin Sensei and Chodo Sensei lead students of the Zen path through an exploration of each of the different precepts and how they can help us to skillfully navigate relationships and life itself.
Living an Ethical Life: A Study of the Zen Precepts
In this yearly offering, our Guiding Teachers Koshin Sensei and Chodo Sensei lead students of the Zen path through an exploration of each of the different precepts and how they can help us to skillfully navigate relationships and life itself.
Zen Studies: Awakening in the Ordinary
This course explores two powerful Buddhist texts with a focus on awakening within a layperson’s life: The Inquiry of Ugra and The Vimalakirti Sutra, by looking at those texts and commentary on them by the late Zen Master, the venerable Thich Nhat Hanh.
Zen Studies: Awakening in the Ordinary
This course explores two powerful Buddhist texts with a focus on awakening within a layperson’s life: The Inquiry of Ugra and The Vimalakirti Sutra, by looking at those texts and commentary on them by the late Zen Master, the venerable Thich Nhat Hanh.
Contemplative Care Retreat 2025
The annual Contemplative Care Retreat is a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with the heart of contemplative practice.
Contemplative Care Retreat 2025
The annual Contemplative Care Retreat is a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with the heart of contemplative practice.
Make Meaning Workshop: Moving from Loss to Found
Join Alexandra Vassilaros for a 5-week journey on Wednesday evenings in writing and compassionate community building.
Make Meaning Workshop: Moving from Loss to Found
Join Alexandra Vassilaros for a 5-week journey on Wednesday evenings in writing and compassionate community building.
October Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
October Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
November Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
November Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
December Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
December Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
New Year's Eve Sit | Online & In-Person
Join us for an evening of sitting meditation, a dharma talk by our guiding teachers, and the ringing of the great bell 108 times to welcome in the new year.
New Year's Eve Sit | Online & In-Person
Join us for an evening of sitting meditation, a dharma talk by our guiding teachers, and the ringing of the great bell 108 times to welcome in the new year.
Beginner's Mind Sesshin 2026
A Winter Silent Retreat of Wholehearted Practice at the Garrison Institute
Beginner's Mind Sesshin 2026
A Winter Silent Retreat of Wholehearted Practice at the Garrison Institute
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