Christian Buddhist Retreat - In Person

This retreat brings together Christian as well as Korean and Japanese Zen traditions.
About this Event

Christian contemplation and Buddhist meditation practices use similar techniques as a way of returning to before thinking, to not-knowing.

This retreat brings together Christian as well as Korean and Japanese Zen traditions. It emphasizes sitting and walking meditation, and includes interfaith talks, chanting, and Kong-an (Japanese: Koan) interviews.

PZC Co-guiding teacher Zen Master Tan Gong (José Ramírez) is joined by Sister Madeleine Tacy, OP, Seikai Sensei from the White Plum lineage, a Sōtō tradition that incorporates elements of Rinzai Zen for this interfaith retreat.

Retreat Fee: $80 Non-members in person

• Reserve your seat by paying $20 deposit on Eventbrite
• Register or pay the balance of your fee at least 3 days ahead of the retreat

First-time Retreatants

Beginners and people of all faiths and spiritual orientations are welcome to this interfaith retreat. No prior meditation experience is necessary.

Learn more about Providence Zen Center and register at providencezen.org.

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM
On-Site Registration
🕑: 08:30 AM
Orientation
🕑: 09:00 AM
Retreat Starts
🕑: 12:00 PM
Vegetarian Lunch (In silence)
🕑: 01:00 PM
Break
🕑: 01:30 PM
Retreat Continues
🕑: 03:20 PM
Q&A
🕑: 04:00 PM
Retreat Ends