Zen Mountain Monastery
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4–6 September 2026
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
An entry-level weekend of zazen instruction and monastic training at Zen Mountain Monastery, led by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold with Danica Shoan Ankele and Gokan Bonebakker.
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11–13 September 2026
Precepts II – Entering the Way of Compassion
A precepts training retreat with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, co-led with Danica Shoan Ankele.
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21–27 September 2026
Mountains and Rivers Sesshin
A silent meditation retreat (sesshin) with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, co-led with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Ron Hogen Green and Danica Shoan Ankele.
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2–4 October 2026
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
A residential programme with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, at Zen Mountain Monastery.
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19–25 October 2026
Harvest Sesshin
A weeklong autumn sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery, co-led by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Ron Hogen Green, and Danica Shoan Ankele.
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30 October 2026 – 1 November 2026
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
A residential programme with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, at Zen Mountain Monastery.
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5–8 November 2026
Ango Intensive: Buddha Nature - Revealing the Jewel Within
A short intensive retreat on the theme of Buddha nature, led by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold at Zen Mountain Monastery.
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16–22 November 2026
Shuso Hossen Sesshin
A weeklong sesshin marking the completion of the monastery's practice period, led by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Ron Hogen Green, and Danica Shoan Ankele.
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4–6 December 2026
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
A residential programme with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, at Zen Mountain Monastery.
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26 December 2026 – 1 January 2027
Rohatsu Sesshin
The monastery's weeklong Rohatsu sesshin commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment, led by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold with Jody Hojin Kimmel and Danica Shoan Ankele.
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8–10 January 2027
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
A residential programme with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, at Zen Mountain Monastery.
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25–31 January 2027
New Year's Sesshin
A New Year's silent meditation retreat (sesshin) with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, co-led with Jody Hojin Kimmel and Danica Shoan Ankele.
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15–21 February 2027
Bodhidharma Sesshin
A residential programme with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, at Zen Mountain Monastery.
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26–28 February 2027
Weekend Sesshin - Spring Ango Opening
A residential programme with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, at Zen Mountain Monastery.
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5–7 March 2027
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
A residential programme with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, at Zen Mountain Monastery.
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2–4 April 2027
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
A residential programme with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, at Zen Mountain Monastery.
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30 April 2027 – 2 May 2027
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
A residential programme with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, at Zen Mountain Monastery.
Geoffrey Shugen ArnoldSee event page
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28–30 August 2026
Weekend Sesshin — Fall Ango Opening
A weekend sesshin with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold and other senior teachers opening the fall Ango practice period.
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17–23 August 2026
Hazy Moon Sesshin
A silent meditation retreat (sesshin) with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, co-led with Jody Hojin Kimmel and Danica Shoan Ankele.
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31 July 2026 – 2 August 2026
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
An introductory Zen training weekend with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, co-led with Danica Shoan Ankele and Gokan Bonebakker.
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