Upcoming Retreats
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
Past Retreats
PLANTING LIFE (In Person 2026)
Upaya Zen Center · Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM, USA
May 29, 2026 – May 31, 2026 3 days Residential Zen
In-person program on planting and ecology. Base price is for commuters; lodging available for additional cost.
with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Johnson, Sensei , Roxanne Swentzell , Porter Swentzell , Alonso Méndez
PLANTING LIFE (Online 2026)
Upaya Zen Center · Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM, USA
May 29, 2026 – May 31, 2026 3 days Online Zen
Online version of the Planting Life program exploring ecology and contemplative gardening.
with Roshi Joan Halifax, PhD , Wendy Johnson, Sensei , Roxanne Swentzell , Porter Swentzell , Alonso Méndez