Upcoming Retreats
Silent Illumination Zen Retreat
Western Chan Fellowship · Shawbottom Farm, United Kingdom
Mar 28, 2026 – Apr 4, 2026 7 days Residential Zen
Silent Illumination is a profound meditation practice which leads to a mind of great calmness and insight, using ancient Chinese Zen methods. This seven-night silent retreat offers intensive meditatio…
with Simon Child
Zen Koan Retreat
Western Chan Fellowship · Shawbottom Farm, United Kingdom
Apr 25, 2026 – May 2, 2026 7 days Residential Zen
The ancient Chinese Zen practices of investigating Huatou and Gongan (Koan) are best practised in a supportive intensive retreat environment. This seven-night retreat is recommended particularly for t…
with Fiona Nuttall
Everyday Zen Silent Meditation Retreat
Western Chan Fellowship · Shawbottom Farm, United Kingdom
May 23, 2026 – May 28, 2026 5 days Residential Zen
This 5 night silent meditation retreat applies the early teachings of the Buddha to guide how to live our lives in a completely fulfilling way. Practising meditation may help to raise awareness of hab…
with Alysun Jones , Juliet Hackney
Silent Illumination Zen Retreat
Western Chan Fellowship · Shawbottom Farm, United Kingdom
Jul 4, 2026 – Jul 11, 2026 7 days Residential Zen
Silent Illumination is a profound meditation practice which leads to a mind of great calmness and insight, using ancient Chinese Zen methods. This seven-night silent retreat is an opportunity to learn…
with Rebecca Li
Western Zen Retreat
Western Chan Fellowship · Shawbottom Farm, United Kingdom
Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 6, 2026 5 days Residential Zen
Investigate the question 'Who am I?' within a standard retreat framework using silent meditation in conjunction with a unique method of verbal inquiry. This five night retreat drives practitioners int…
with Simon Child