Upcoming Retreats
THE MEASURE OF OUR HUMANITY: Actualizing Compassionate Action in These Tangled Times – Special Series (Online 2026)
Upaya Zen Center · Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM, USA
Mar 29, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 10 sessions (10 days total) Online Zen
A special online series on actualizing compassionate action in challenging times, with monthly sessions featuring various guest speakers.
with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei
ROHATSU: Circle of the Way (In Person 2026)
Upaya Zen Center · Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM, USA
Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026 8 days Residential Zen
Rohatsu sesshin commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.
with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei , Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , James Fushin Bristol, Sensei , Genzan Quennell, Sensei
ROHATSU: Circle of the Way (Online 2026)
Upaya Zen Center · Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM, USA
Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026 8 days Online Zen
Online version of the Rohatsu sesshin commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment.
with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Kaz Tanahashi, Sensei , Monshin Nannette Overley, Sensei , Jose Shinzan Palma, Sensei , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , James Fushin Bristol, Sensei , Genzan Quennell, Sensei
THE MEASURE OF OUR HUMANITY: Actualizing Compassionate Action in These Tangled Times, with Roshi Joan Halifax, and Senseis Dainin Lau and Kodo Roen (December 13, 2026)
Upaya Zen Center · Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM, USA
Dec 13, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 1 days Online Zen
Online program on actualizing compassionate action featuring Roshi Joan Halifax and Senseis Dainin Lau and Kodo Roen.
with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei
WINTER PRACTICE PERIOD: Moon in a Dewdrop – Working with Fascicles and Writings from Kaz Tanahashi's Celebrated Book (In Person 2027)
Upaya Zen Center · Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM, USA
Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027 23 days Residential Zen
Extended residential winter practice period working with Dogen's writings. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.
with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Johnson, Sensei , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei
ZAZENKAI during WINTER PRACTICE PERIOD (In Person January 9, 2027)
Upaya Zen Center · Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM, USA
Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 9, 2027 1 days Day Zen
Full-day zazenkai during the winter practice period. Dana to teachers.
with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Johnson, Sensei , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei
ZAZENKAI during WINTER PRACTICE PERIOD (In Person January 16, 2027)
Upaya Zen Center · Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM, USA
Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027 1 days Day Zen
Full-day zazenkai during the winter practice period. Dana to teachers.
with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Johnson, Sensei , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei
SESSHIN during WINTER PRACTICE PERIOD (In Person 2027)
Upaya Zen Center · Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM, USA
Jan 22, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027 8 days Residential Zen
Intensive Zen meditation retreat during the winter practice period. Includes dormitory lodging with upgrades available.
with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei
Past Retreats
YOUNG ADULT SESSHIN (In Person June 2026)
Upaya Zen Center · Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM, USA
Jun 9, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026 6 days Residential Zen
Intensive Zen meditation retreat for young adults. Base price includes dorm lodging with upgrades available.
with Noah Kodo Roen, Sensei , Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, Sensei