Retreats & Workshops
(2026)
Spring Practice Period: Nothing Lacking, Continuous Practice
Monday April 27 - Saturday May 30, 2026
San Francisco Zen Center
Led by Rev. Lucy Xiao and Rev. Tim Wicks
This five-week practice period invites us into the heart of Zen through a living koan that has resonated for centuries: Is awakening something we cultivate through effort, or something already complete? We will engage this inquiry through sustained practice, shared reflection, and the living texture of Zen stories and teachings. Residential, online, and commuter participation options are available. The practice period is hosted by SFZC. For more information or to register, please see the pages below:
Bringing Life to Life: A Retreat of Presence and Renewal
Wednesday June 17 - Sunday June 21, 2026
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Led by Rev. Lucy Xiao
Join us in the beautiful Tassajara Valley for a nourishing rhythm of practice supporting body, mind, and spirit. Mornings include Qigong, sitting and walking meditation, Zen teachings, and group reflection; afternoons offer gentle, restorative stretching. Spacious time between sessions invites exploration of Tassajara’s trails, creek, and hot springs, allowing body and mind to settle and renew.
This retreat is hosted by Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. Please register as early as possible since housing is limited. To learn more about the retreat or to register, please go to the retreat information page.
Tuesday August 11 - Sunday August 16, 2026
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Led by Rev. Lucy Xiao and Rev. Dōjin Brent Haas
Join the Tassajara residential community for this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Zen practice and the summer rhythm of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. we will explore the theme “Returning to Now,” cultivating presence through practices that bring mindfulness to body, mind, and surroundings. Together, we will return to the present moment again and again, both in formal practice and in daily activities, nurturing a sense of awareness and connection that can be carried back into everyday life. To learn more about this offering or to register, please go to the sangha week information page.
Day-long Workshop at Green Gulch Farm
Sunday July 19, 2026,10am-4pm PDT
Please stay tuned for updates about this workshop.
The Dao abides in non-doing but there is nothing it does not do.
- "Dao De Jing", Chapter 37
道常無為而無不為
- 《道德经》
