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Practice Period Opening Weekend Retreat


  • Mountain Rain Zen Community 2016 Wall Street Vancouver, B.C. Canada (map)

Our practice period theme this year will Koans of Knowing and Not-knowing, We will draw on the traditional koan literature, as well as contemporary teachings to explore how we can practice with uncertainty. The opening weekend retreat will introduce the theme, and will include dharma talks by MRZC guiding teachers, and a way-seeking mind talk by shuso (head monk) Unmon Jacob Butula.

Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM ||| Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(A detailed schedule will be posted HERE closer to the date)


Fees

  • Wall St. = $120

  • BST = $170

The retreat at Wall St. zendo will be non-residential and will include the evening meal on Saturday. Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch and a cup both days. Herbal tea will be provided. Register here:


At Bright Stream Temple the retreat will be sesshin-style with oryoki meals (traditional three bowls used in Zen monasteries). Available for a limited number of participants staying at the temple, as well as those commuting from home. To register please contact registrar@mountainrainzen.org and indicate if you would like to stay at the temple or commute. Once you have been accepted, the registrar will send you a link to register.


For more on participating in the wholepractice period please see the guide HERE

Earlier Event: October 14
2026 Practice Period Guide
Later Event: December 12
Rohatsu Sesshin