If you’re coming for the first time on a Sunday, please call the Guest Office in advance at 530-926-4208, ext.305  and plan to arrive at 9:30 a.m. for a brief orientation.

Jun
15
Sun
Great Compassion Invocation and Dharma talk
Jun 15 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Jun
22
Sun
Meditation Instruction
Jun 22 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

For those new to Serene Reflection Meditation (Soto Zen, zazen); please call ahead–at least the day before–and we will meet you at Gate 4 at 9:30 am on Sunday June 22nd.

Trust in the Heart Retreat
Jun 22 @ 4:00 pm – Jun 29 @ 1:00 pm

This retreat is intended for those who have been to the Abbey before.

Jul
11
Fri
Introductory Retreat
Jul 11 @ 3:00 pm – Jul 13 @ 1:00 pm
Jul
13
Sun
Transfer of Merit Ceremony, followed by Dharma talk & tea
Jul 13 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

The Abbey gift shop will be open during tea.

Jul
20
Sun
Festival of Kshtigharba, followed by Dharma talk
Jul 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Jul
24
Thu
Continuing Practice Retreat
Jul 24 @ 4:00 pm – Jul 27 @ 1:00 pm
Aug
3
Sun
Festival of Bhaisajyaguru, followed by Dharma talk
Aug 3 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Aug
10
Sun
Transfer of Merit Ceremony, followed by Dharma talk & tea
Aug 10 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

The Abbey gift shop will be open during this time.

Aug
17
Sun
Laṅkāvatāra Sutra Retreat
Aug 17 @ 4:00 pm – Aug 24 @ 11:30 am