Here you can find in-person events and online programs as well, including recurring Zazen, Liturgy and Study Groups, Affinity Groups, and other offerings on Sangha Practice Groups and Zazen and Liturgy Online. See all the Upcoming Programs listed below for all updated information at the ZMM and ZCNYC locations, as well as webcasts and online retreats. For information on retreat and residency financial assistance see this Scholarships & DEIJ Fund page.
ZMM’s daily zazen and Sunday programs are accessible through Our Live Stream Feed (for in-person Sunday registration for ZMM see Upcoming Programs below. For weekday zazen see Visiting the Monastery). You can also keep up with us through our podcast as well as social media and the blog MountainRecord.org. If you are not currently receiving our newsletters Mountain Notes or Temple Notes, you can add your name to either of our mailing lists here. Thank you for your practice!
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The monastics and residents of the Monastery and Fire Lotus Temple maintain a Zen training schedule, and most programs are open to any participant. Each week we are livestreaming the Monastery’s Sunday morning program in addition to daily zazen Tuesday evening through Saturday evening. Additionally, you’ll find below a list of daily opportunities for group practice over Zoom.
In practicing Buddhadharma we turn inwards and find the calm and clear understanding that is within each of us. We turn outwards to offer lovingkindness, patience and compassion to every being. As practitioners, we take refuge in the Three Treasures, drawing on our trust in the Dharma and the essential desire in each of us for happiness and well-being. Each morning we chant the Four Immeasurables and we encourage you to join us by adding them to your morning liturgy. As each of us gives voice to these profound blessings, we come together through space and time, united by our shared intention.
May all beings be free from suffering and the root of suffering
May all beings know happiness and the root of happiness
May all beings live in sympathetic joy, rejoicing in the happiness of others
May all beings live in equanimity, free from passion, aggression and delusion.
Please feel free to contact us at (845) 688-2228 or registrar@dharma.net
Zazen & Liturgy Online
Connect with the Monastery and fellow home-dwelling practitioners for daily meditation, talks, and liturgy services.
Sangha Practice Groups
Learn about practice, discussion, and affinity groups taking place regularly over Zoom.
Teachers & Seniors Online
Looking to make contact with the Monastery, teachers, and senior students? Email seniorstudents@dharma.net to submit questions or schedule a meeting.
Upcoming Programs
Fall Ango 2026
August 30 - November 22, 2026
Ango is our three-month training intensive that takes place each spring and fall, a rich and sustained opportunity to bring our practice more in tune with our daily lives. Ango is open to those who have experience with Zen practice within the MRO, have an ongoing daily meditation practice, and have attended sesshin. This season’s theme will be Buddha Nature, brought out through readings, talks and mondos (question & answer sessions), as well as personal and group study. In this we take up the interplay of all the gates of training: zazen, liturgy, moral and ethical teachings, creative expression, the…
Fall Art Practice Series – Returning to the Elements (online)
with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei
September 4 - November 13, 2026
ONLINE
The Four Great Elements are called Mahābhūta. The traditional four-element framework; Earth, Water, Fire, Air, is sometimes expanded to include Space and Consciousness. This creates a map of human experience. Dōgen reminds us that we awaken through this very body, this very earth, these changing conditions. In the Buddha Dharma, the elements are dynamic expressions of reality—of Buddha nature expressing itself. To study the elements is to study impermanence, interdependence, and the absence of a fixed, separate self. No element exists independently. Our focus will be to allow the elemental nature—the energetic power of the element—lead the way, determining your…
Beginning Instruction on Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
September 13, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
At this time we do not require rapid tests for day visitors but you are welcome to mask; vaccination and boosters are suggested but not required. You can see our updated health protocol here. Please enter through the front door of the Monastery and check in with the front door greeter when you arrive. The […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
September 13, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
September 15 - 20, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
All of Buddhist practice is leading us toward our true homecoming: the discovery that this very life, this very heart-mind and body, can be the source of our deepest fulfillment. Through training, and sincere, well-directed effort, as well as the support of a conducive environment, we can find that the refuge we seek is already here. […]
Beginning Instruction on Wednesday Evenings at Zen Mountain Monastery
September 16, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
It's wonderful to welcome new visitors in-person to the Monastery for Wednesday evening beginning instruction in zazen and orientation to the Monastery. We ask that participants stay for the entire length of the program. We will offer beginning instruction from 7:15-8pm. Afterward, everyone can join kinhin (walking meditation) and the last period of zazen in the zendo, ending just before 9pm with the Four Bodhisattva Vows. If you need to cancel for any reason, please notify us in advance so we can offer the space to someone else. This registration is only for new participants requiring beginning instruction and orientation…
Ancestral Zazenkai
with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei
September 19, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
Zazenkai presents an opportunity to return to the well of introspection and committed Zen practice. The extended schedule includes periods of zazen, liturgy, a face-to-face interview with a teacher, a formal talk and oryoki lunch (formal meal served in the zendo). Zazenkai is an important way for experienced students to further their practice and for […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
September 20, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—September
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
September 21 - 27, 2026
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Mountains and Rivers Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
September 21 - 27, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Half-Day Sit (online)
with MRO Staff
September 26, 2026
Zoom
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that[…]
Half-Day Sit
with MRO Staff
September 26, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that throughout history have been shown are necessary in order to help humanity not […]
Beginning Instruction on Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
September 27, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
At this time we do not require rapid tests for day visitors but you are welcome to mask; vaccination and boosters are suggested but not required. You can see our updated health protocol here. Please enter through the front door of the Monastery and check in with the front door greeter when you arrive. The […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
September 27, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
October 2 - 4, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
Each Wave An Ocean: Opening the Gates Practice
with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Sr. Monastic Simon Daiō Harrison
October 3, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
Offering a comprehensive, radical path of liberation, The Eight Gates of Zen, developed by John Daido Loori Roshi, form the foundation of training in the Mountains and Rivers Order. During this morning retreat, Hojin and Daiō will open several of these gates through teaching, reflection, and direct experience.
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
October 4, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Peaceful Dwelling: Meditation Intensive
with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
October 9 - 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Buddhadharma contains a multitude of teachings on peace of mind, and when we look deeply at our own motivation to practice, we can see that peace of mind is what we seek. Dogen Zenji called zazen the “dharma gate of ease and joy”—indeed, all of the Zen ancestors point to zazen as a practice of entering into great peace. The Peaceful Dwelling meditation intensive provides a powerful container for exploring and developing your zazen as a practice of wakeful, spacious relaxation with just the right amount of discipline. Blending structured support with self-directed practice, this weekend retreat includes the morning…
Nuts & Bolts of Zen Practice (October)
with Ron Hogen Green, Sensei
October 9, 2026
ONLINE
There will be time for questions and discussion set aside. These seminars were designed with Practicing Members in mind, but they are perfect for all those looking to explore more deeply as well as those newer to practice. Our online programs are offered […]
The Mystery in Each Task: Day of Volunteer Service to the Temple
with Sr. Monastic Simon Daiō Harrison
October 10, 2026
ZCNYC
Come join us for a day of zazen, fall cleaning, and volunteer service to the Temple! Working together is part of our life and part of our practice. It allows us to honor and care for Fire Lotus Temple and the sacred space of practice that it provides in our city. Please join with the […]
Beginning Instruction Online
with Chris Yudo Abraham
October 11, 2026
ONLINE
Learn how to sit zazen and establish a personalized practice space of your own. There will be plenty of time for questions. Offered approximately every eight weeks. Join us afterwards on Livestream.com/MRO for the Teisho [Dharma Talk] at 11am. Please plan to sign on promptly by 10:00 am Your registration confirmation will include a link to the Zoom session. Our online programs are offered by donation so that everyone can participate. We appreciate your support.
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
October 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
October 13 - 18, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
All of Buddhist practice is leading us toward our true homecoming: the discovery that this very life, this very heart-mind and body, can be the source of our deepest fulfillment. Through training, and sincere, well-directed effort, as well as the support of a conducive environment, we can find that the refuge we seek is already here. […]
Radiant BIAPOC Zazenkai
with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Senior MRO Degna Chikei Levister
October 17, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
Please join us for the 1st BIAPOC Zazenkai at Fire Lotus Temple. This retreat is open if you identify as Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Persons of Color.
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
October 18, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—October
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
October 19 - 25, 2026
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Harvest Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
October 19 - 25, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Half-Day Sit (online)
with MRO Staff
October 24, 2026
Zoom
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that[…]
Half-Day Sit
with MRO Staff
October 24, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that throughout history have been shown are necessary in order to help humanity not […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
October 25, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
October 30 - November 1, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
November 1, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Ango Intensive – Buddha Nature: Revealing the Jewel Within
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi
November 5 - 8, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
If an inexhaustible treasure were buried in the ground beneath a poor person’s house, the person would not know of it, and the treasure would not speak and tell them, “I am here!” Likewise, a precious treasure is contained in each being’s mind. This is its true state, which is free from defilement. Nothing is to be added and nothing is to be removed. – Uttaratantra (Buddha Nature) Shastra The Buddha said, “If you want to understand buddha nature, you should intimately observe cause and effect over time. When the time is ripe, buddha nature manifests.” – Shobogenzo Bussho, Buddha Nature,…
Online Ango Intensive: Buddha Nature – Revealing the Jewel Within
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi
November 6 - 7, 2026
ONLINE
If an inexhaustible treasure were buried in the ground beneath a poor person’s house, the person would not know of it, and the treasure would not speak and tell them, “I am here!” Likewise, a precious treasure is contained in each being’s mind. This is its true state, which is free from defilement. Nothing is to be added and nothing is to be removed. – Uttaratantra (Buddha Nature) Shastra The Buddha said, “If you want to understand buddha nature, you should intimately observe cause and effect over time. When the time is ripe, buddha nature manifests.” – Shobogenzo Bussho, Buddha Nature,…
Nuts & Bolts of Zen Practice (November)
with Ron Hogen Green, Sensei
November 6, 2026
ONLINE
There will be time for questions and discussion set aside. These seminars were designed with Practicing Members in mind, but they are perfect for all those looking to explore more deeply as well as those newer to practice. Our online programs are offered […]
Weaving the Vocal Tapestry: A Day of Voice, Improvisation and Circlesinging
with Onomé
November 7, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
At this day retreat, Onomé will guide us through practices that embody core principles of spontaneous vocal composition: listening, attunement, courage, self-trust, compassion, dynamics, and the spirit of play. We will focus on the building blocks of vocal improvisation to develop awareness, skills, confidence and cohesion.
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
November 8, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
November 10 - 15, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
All of Buddhist practice is leading us toward our true homecoming: the discovery that this very life, this very heart-mind and body, can be the source of our deepest fulfillment. Through training, and sincere, well-directed effort, as well as the support of a conducive environment, we can find that the refuge we seek is already here. […]
Belonging, Healing, Liberation: BIAPOC Community Retreat for Black, Indigenous, Asian, and People of Color
with Black, Indigenous, Asian and Peoples of Color (BIAPoC) Sangha
November 13 - 15, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
We are happy to announce an in-person BIAPOC retreat at Zen Mountain Monastery this fall. This retreat is a dedicated affinity space for those who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, Asian, or People of Color. Both new and experienced practitioners are welcome. This is a unique opportunity for BIAPOC sangha to experience an extended practice period, including 2 nights' accommodation. Our time together will hold hours of silence and deep introspection alongside a sharing circle, as we embrace the liberatory practices of our ancestors. The retreat schedule includes formal periods of zazen (sitting meditation) and walking meditation, liturgy chanting, gentle embodiment…
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
November 15, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—November
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
November 16 - 22, 2026
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Shuso Hossen Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
November 16 - 22, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Half-Day Sit
with MRO Staff
November 21, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that throughout history have been shown are necessary in order to help humanity not […]
Half-Day Sit (online)
with MRO Staff
November 21, 2026
Zoom
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that[…]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
November 22, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
November 29, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Buddha’s Enlightenment Vigil (ZCNYC)
with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei
December 4 - 5, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
At ZCNYC, we celebrate the Buddha’s enlightenment with a vigil dedicated to the simple yet profound practice of zazen. We’ll begin Friday evening with an informal potluck supper, followed by a teaching in the zendo. Then, we’ll mark the Buddha’s enlightenment by sitting together through the night with...
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
December 4 - 6, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
December 6, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Buddha’s Enlightenment Vigil
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
December 11 - 13, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
After he left his family's home to seek liberation from suffering, Shakyamuni Buddha spent some years studying with spiritual teachers and engaging in extreme ascetic practices. Through it all, he remained unsatisfied that he had resolved his search. Inspired by a memory of an experience of deep, easeful meditation he'd experienced in his youth, he […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
December 13, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
39th Annual Dana Dinner
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
December 18 - 20, 2026
Every year, Zen Mountain Monastery hosts a festive and family-friendly holiday gathering for people across Ulster County who may otherwise not have such an opportunity. COVID impacted our ability to hold this in-person for a few years, though we still delivered to folks. From its inception in 1987, this event has been offered in collaboration with the area's merchants, restaurant owners, professionals and community members who contribute food, gift items, holiday decorations, cash donations, and volunteer labor. Each year, approximately 200 folks come from area shelters, group homes, agencies, and from local neighborhoods to receive […]
Nuts & Bolts of Zen Practice (December)
with Ron Hogen Green, Sensei
December 18, 2026
ONLINE
There will be time for questions and discussion set aside. These seminars were designed with Practicing Members in mind, but they are perfect for all those looking to explore more deeply as well as those newer to practice. Our online programs are offered […]
Beginning Instruction Online
with Chris Yudo Abraham
December 20, 2026
ONLINE
Learn how to sit zazen and establish a personalized practice space of your own. There will be plenty of time for questions. Offered approximately every eight weeks. Join us afterwards on Livestream.com/MRO for the Teisho [Dharma Talk] at 11am. Please plan to sign on promptly by 10:00 am Your registration confirmation will include a link to the Zoom session. Our online programs are offered by donation so that everyone can participate. We appreciate your support.
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
December 20, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Rohatsu Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
December 26, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
In the Zen tradition, Rohatsu sesshin celebrates the Buddha's enlightenment and is traditionally the most intensive and challenging sesshin of the year. Each day begins well before dawn (3:45 am) and is a continuous practice of meditation throughout the day while sitting, walking, standing and lying down. There are from nine to eleven hours of […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—December
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
December 27, 2026 - January 1, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
January 3, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
January 8 - 10, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
Dharma Gates: Living a Zen Path
with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
January 13 - 17, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
This retreat is for people between the ages of 18-30. In collaboration with Dharma Gates, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to opening pathways into formal meditation training for people ages 18-30, Zen Mountain Monastery is offering a 5-day immersion in the path of Zen Buddhism. Zen is a practice of discovering our natural inner clarity and […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—January
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
January 25 - 31, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
New Years’ Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
January 25 - 31, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Practice and the Path of Liberation: Further Steps Along the Path of Zen
with Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
February 5 - 7, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
The Further Steps retreats are Intermediate level retreats which can be taken more than once. They provide opportunities to experience more extended periods of silence and zazen, explore Zen training through teaching and discussion, and engage in face-to-face teaching. Prior participation in an Introduction to Zen Training weekend is a prerequisite. In this retreat we will examine the Buddha's fundamental teaching of the Four Noble Truths–apparently simple, it succinctly contains the entirety of the Buddhist path. Our focus will be on understanding this teaching and how to bring it alive as a liberative practice, from recognizing our reactive patterns of…
Butoh: The Art of Receiving
with Vangeline
February 11 - 14, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Butoh: The Art of Receiving, with Vangeline This workshop explores Butoh as a practice of embodied awareness, receptivity, and presence. Drawing from traditional Japanese Butoh, Noguchi Taiso (Noguchi Gymnastics), and contemporary understanding of the nervous system, participants are invited to cultivate a quieter, more receptive way of moving and perceiving. Rather than emphasizing effort or technique, the workshop investigates what happens when movement arises through listening instead of doing. Participants learn to recognize and soften habitual patterns of muscular tension, allowing the body to move with greater ease, fluidity, and responsiveness. A central component of the practice is Noguchi Taiso, a Japanese…
Beginning Instruction Online
with Chris Yudo Abraham
February 14, 2027
ONLINE
Learn how to sit zazen and establish a personalized practice space of your own. There will be plenty of time for questions. Offered approximately every eight weeks. Join us afterwards on Livestream.com/MRO for the Teisho [Dharma Talk] at 11am. Please plan to sign on promptly by 10:00 am Your registration confirmation will include a link to the Zoom session. Our online programs are offered by donation so that everyone can participate. We appreciate your support.
Bodhidharma Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
February 15 - 21, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Because sesshin is a very intensive retreat, if you have not attended sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery you must have a pre-sesshin interview before you register. If you have questions about this process, please call or email the Training Office at (845) 688-2228, or registrar@dharma.net. Sign up for a pre-sesshin interview here. If registration is […]
Weekend Sesshin- Spring Ango Opening
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
February 26 - 28, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen, chanting services, formal silent meals in the zendo (oryoki), silent work practice and talks by the teacher and senior students. Sesshin is an opportunity […]
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
March 5 - 7, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—March
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
March 22 - 28, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Founding Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
March 22 - 28, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
April 2 - 4, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
Beginning Instruction Online
with Chris Yudo Abraham
April 11, 2027
ONLINE
Learn how to sit zazen and establish a personalized practice space of your own. There will be plenty of time for questions. Offered approximately every eight weeks. Join us afterwards on Livestream.com/MRO for the Teisho [Dharma Talk] at 11am. Please plan to sign on promptly by 10:00 am Your registration confirmation will include a link to the Zoom session. Our online programs are offered by donation so that everyone can participate. We appreciate your support.
Luminous Heart: Zen Practice and the Blossoming of Faith
with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
April 16 - 18, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
The Dharma assures us that we are already in the midst of our wholeness and yet our habit-mind easily falls into strategizing about how to make something (better) happen, especially in our Zen practice. What if we stop trying to get somewhere in practice and instead give that energy to cultivating faith? When we trust our resonance with the teachings, we have already started a relationship with faith. As practice continues and we begin to understand what it means to let go and to stop trying to control our experience, faith becomes a vital energy in the power of our zazen…
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—April
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
April 19 - 25, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Apple Blossom Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
April 19 - 25, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
April 30 - May 2, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—May
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
May 24 - 30, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Ocean Gathering Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
May 24 - 30, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Fall Ango 2026
August 30 - November 22, 2026
Ango is our three-month training intensive that takes place each spring and fall, a rich and sustained opportunity to bring our practice more in tune with our daily lives. Ango is open to those who have experience with Zen practice within the MRO, have an ongoing daily meditation practice, and have attended sesshin. This season’s theme will be Buddha Nature, brought out through readings, talks and mondos (question & answer sessions), as well as personal and group study. In this we take up the interplay of all the gates of training: zazen, liturgy, moral and ethical teachings, creative expression, the…
Fall Art Practice Series – Returning to the Elements (online)
with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei
September 4 - November 13, 2026
ONLINE
The Four Great Elements are called Mahābhūta. The traditional four-element framework; Earth, Water, Fire, Air, is sometimes expanded to include Space and Consciousness. This creates a map of human experience. Dōgen reminds us that we awaken through this very body, this very earth, these changing conditions. In the Buddha Dharma, the elements are dynamic expressions of reality—of Buddha nature expressing itself. To study the elements is to study impermanence, interdependence, and the absence of a fixed, separate self. No element exists independently. Our focus will be to allow the elemental nature—the energetic power of the element—lead the way, determining your…
Beginning Instruction on Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
September 13, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
At this time we do not require rapid tests for day visitors but you are welcome to mask; vaccination and boosters are suggested but not required. You can see our updated health protocol here. Please enter through the front door of the Monastery and check in with the front door greeter when you arrive. The […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
September 13, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
September 15 - 20, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
All of Buddhist practice is leading us toward our true homecoming: the discovery that this very life, this very heart-mind and body, can be the source of our deepest fulfillment. Through training, and sincere, well-directed effort, as well as the support of a conducive environment, we can find that the refuge we seek is already here. […]
Beginning Instruction on Wednesday Evenings at Zen Mountain Monastery
September 16, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
It's wonderful to welcome new visitors in-person to the Monastery for Wednesday evening beginning instruction in zazen and orientation to the Monastery. We ask that participants stay for the entire length of the program. We will offer beginning instruction from 7:15-8pm. Afterward, everyone can join kinhin (walking meditation) and the last period of zazen in the zendo, ending just before 9pm with the Four Bodhisattva Vows. If you need to cancel for any reason, please notify us in advance so we can offer the space to someone else. This registration is only for new participants requiring beginning instruction and orientation…
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
September 20, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—September
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
September 21 - 27, 2026
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Mountains and Rivers Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
September 21 - 27, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Beginning Instruction on Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
September 27, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
At this time we do not require rapid tests for day visitors but you are welcome to mask; vaccination and boosters are suggested but not required. You can see our updated health protocol here. Please enter through the front door of the Monastery and check in with the front door greeter when you arrive. The […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
September 27, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
October 2 - 4, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
October 4, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Peaceful Dwelling: Meditation Intensive
with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
October 9 - 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Buddhadharma contains a multitude of teachings on peace of mind, and when we look deeply at our own motivation to practice, we can see that peace of mind is what we seek. Dogen Zenji called zazen the “dharma gate of ease and joy”—indeed, all of the Zen ancestors point to zazen as a practice of entering into great peace. The Peaceful Dwelling meditation intensive provides a powerful container for exploring and developing your zazen as a practice of wakeful, spacious relaxation with just the right amount of discipline. Blending structured support with self-directed practice, this weekend retreat includes the morning…
Nuts & Bolts of Zen Practice (October)
with Ron Hogen Green, Sensei
October 9, 2026
ONLINE
There will be time for questions and discussion set aside. These seminars were designed with Practicing Members in mind, but they are perfect for all those looking to explore more deeply as well as those newer to practice. Our online programs are offered […]
Beginning Instruction Online
with Chris Yudo Abraham
October 11, 2026
ONLINE
Learn how to sit zazen and establish a personalized practice space of your own. There will be plenty of time for questions. Offered approximately every eight weeks. Join us afterwards on Livestream.com/MRO for the Teisho [Dharma Talk] at 11am. Please plan to sign on promptly by 10:00 am Your registration confirmation will include a link to the Zoom session. Our online programs are offered by donation so that everyone can participate. We appreciate your support.
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
October 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
October 13 - 18, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
All of Buddhist practice is leading us toward our true homecoming: the discovery that this very life, this very heart-mind and body, can be the source of our deepest fulfillment. Through training, and sincere, well-directed effort, as well as the support of a conducive environment, we can find that the refuge we seek is already here. […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
October 18, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—October
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
October 19 - 25, 2026
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Harvest Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
October 19 - 25, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
October 25, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
October 30 - November 1, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
November 1, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Ango Intensive – Buddha Nature: Revealing the Jewel Within
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi
November 5 - 8, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
If an inexhaustible treasure were buried in the ground beneath a poor person’s house, the person would not know of it, and the treasure would not speak and tell them, “I am here!” Likewise, a precious treasure is contained in each being’s mind. This is its true state, which is free from defilement. Nothing is to be added and nothing is to be removed. – Uttaratantra (Buddha Nature) Shastra The Buddha said, “If you want to understand buddha nature, you should intimately observe cause and effect over time. When the time is ripe, buddha nature manifests.” – Shobogenzo Bussho, Buddha Nature,…
Online Ango Intensive: Buddha Nature – Revealing the Jewel Within
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi
November 6 - 7, 2026
ONLINE
If an inexhaustible treasure were buried in the ground beneath a poor person’s house, the person would not know of it, and the treasure would not speak and tell them, “I am here!” Likewise, a precious treasure is contained in each being’s mind. This is its true state, which is free from defilement. Nothing is to be added and nothing is to be removed. – Uttaratantra (Buddha Nature) Shastra The Buddha said, “If you want to understand buddha nature, you should intimately observe cause and effect over time. When the time is ripe, buddha nature manifests.” – Shobogenzo Bussho, Buddha Nature,…
Nuts & Bolts of Zen Practice (November)
with Ron Hogen Green, Sensei
November 6, 2026
ONLINE
There will be time for questions and discussion set aside. These seminars were designed with Practicing Members in mind, but they are perfect for all those looking to explore more deeply as well as those newer to practice. Our online programs are offered […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
November 8, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
November 10 - 15, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
All of Buddhist practice is leading us toward our true homecoming: the discovery that this very life, this very heart-mind and body, can be the source of our deepest fulfillment. Through training, and sincere, well-directed effort, as well as the support of a conducive environment, we can find that the refuge we seek is already here. […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
November 15, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—November
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
November 16 - 22, 2026
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Shuso Hossen Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
November 16 - 22, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
November 22, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
November 29, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
December 4 - 6, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
December 6, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Buddha’s Enlightenment Vigil
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
December 11 - 13, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
After he left his family's home to seek liberation from suffering, Shakyamuni Buddha spent some years studying with spiritual teachers and engaging in extreme ascetic practices. Through it all, he remained unsatisfied that he had resolved his search. Inspired by a memory of an experience of deep, easeful meditation he'd experienced in his youth, he […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
December 13, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
39th Annual Dana Dinner
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
December 18 - 20, 2026
Every year, Zen Mountain Monastery hosts a festive and family-friendly holiday gathering for people across Ulster County who may otherwise not have such an opportunity. COVID impacted our ability to hold this in-person for a few years, though we still delivered to folks. From its inception in 1987, this event has been offered in collaboration with the area's merchants, restaurant owners, professionals and community members who contribute food, gift items, holiday decorations, cash donations, and volunteer labor. Each year, approximately 200 folks come from area shelters, group homes, agencies, and from local neighborhoods to receive […]
Nuts & Bolts of Zen Practice (December)
with Ron Hogen Green, Sensei
December 18, 2026
ONLINE
There will be time for questions and discussion set aside. These seminars were designed with Practicing Members in mind, but they are perfect for all those looking to explore more deeply as well as those newer to practice. Our online programs are offered […]
Beginning Instruction Online
with Chris Yudo Abraham
December 20, 2026
ONLINE
Learn how to sit zazen and establish a personalized practice space of your own. There will be plenty of time for questions. Offered approximately every eight weeks. Join us afterwards on Livestream.com/MRO for the Teisho [Dharma Talk] at 11am. Please plan to sign on promptly by 10:00 am Your registration confirmation will include a link to the Zoom session. Our online programs are offered by donation so that everyone can participate. We appreciate your support.
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
December 20, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Rohatsu Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
December 26, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
In the Zen tradition, Rohatsu sesshin celebrates the Buddha's enlightenment and is traditionally the most intensive and challenging sesshin of the year. Each day begins well before dawn (3:45 am) and is a continuous practice of meditation throughout the day while sitting, walking, standing and lying down. There are from nine to eleven hours of […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—December
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
December 27, 2026 - January 1, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Sunday Mornings at Zen Mountain Monastery
January 3, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
This registration is for returning visitors who have already received beginning instruction in meditation at the Monastery or at Fire Lotus Temple in Brooklyn. If this is your first time visiting the Monastery, in lieu of this registration, we ask you to register for Beginning Instruction/Orientation to the Monastery, which is offered every other Sunday […]
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
January 8 - 10, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
Dharma Gates: Living a Zen Path
with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
January 13 - 17, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
This retreat is for people between the ages of 18-30. In collaboration with Dharma Gates, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to opening pathways into formal meditation training for people ages 18-30, Zen Mountain Monastery is offering a 5-day immersion in the path of Zen Buddhism. Zen is a practice of discovering our natural inner clarity and […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—January
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
January 25 - 31, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
New Years’ Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
January 25 - 31, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Practice and the Path of Liberation: Further Steps Along the Path of Zen
with Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
February 5 - 7, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
The Further Steps retreats are Intermediate level retreats which can be taken more than once. They provide opportunities to experience more extended periods of silence and zazen, explore Zen training through teaching and discussion, and engage in face-to-face teaching. Prior participation in an Introduction to Zen Training weekend is a prerequisite. In this retreat we will examine the Buddha's fundamental teaching of the Four Noble Truths–apparently simple, it succinctly contains the entirety of the Buddhist path. Our focus will be on understanding this teaching and how to bring it alive as a liberative practice, from recognizing our reactive patterns of…
Butoh: The Art of Receiving
with Vangeline
February 11 - 14, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Butoh: The Art of Receiving, with Vangeline This workshop explores Butoh as a practice of embodied awareness, receptivity, and presence. Drawing from traditional Japanese Butoh, Noguchi Taiso (Noguchi Gymnastics), and contemporary understanding of the nervous system, participants are invited to cultivate a quieter, more receptive way of moving and perceiving. Rather than emphasizing effort or technique, the workshop investigates what happens when movement arises through listening instead of doing. Participants learn to recognize and soften habitual patterns of muscular tension, allowing the body to move with greater ease, fluidity, and responsiveness. A central component of the practice is Noguchi Taiso, a Japanese…
Beginning Instruction Online
with Chris Yudo Abraham
February 14, 2027
ONLINE
Learn how to sit zazen and establish a personalized practice space of your own. There will be plenty of time for questions. Offered approximately every eight weeks. Join us afterwards on Livestream.com/MRO for the Teisho [Dharma Talk] at 11am. Please plan to sign on promptly by 10:00 am Your registration confirmation will include a link to the Zoom session. Our online programs are offered by donation so that everyone can participate. We appreciate your support.
Bodhidharma Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
February 15 - 21, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Because sesshin is a very intensive retreat, if you have not attended sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery you must have a pre-sesshin interview before you register. If you have questions about this process, please call or email the Training Office at (845) 688-2228, or registrar@dharma.net. Sign up for a pre-sesshin interview here. If registration is […]
Weekend Sesshin- Spring Ango Opening
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
February 26 - 28, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen, chanting services, formal silent meals in the zendo (oryoki), silent work practice and talks by the teacher and senior students. Sesshin is an opportunity […]
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
March 5 - 7, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—March
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
March 22 - 28, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Founding Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
March 22 - 28, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
April 2 - 4, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
Beginning Instruction Online
with Chris Yudo Abraham
April 11, 2027
ONLINE
Learn how to sit zazen and establish a personalized practice space of your own. There will be plenty of time for questions. Offered approximately every eight weeks. Join us afterwards on Livestream.com/MRO for the Teisho [Dharma Talk] at 11am. Please plan to sign on promptly by 10:00 am Your registration confirmation will include a link to the Zoom session. Our online programs are offered by donation so that everyone can participate. We appreciate your support.
Luminous Heart: Zen Practice and the Blossoming of Faith
with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
April 16 - 18, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
The Dharma assures us that we are already in the midst of our wholeness and yet our habit-mind easily falls into strategizing about how to make something (better) happen, especially in our Zen practice. What if we stop trying to get somewhere in practice and instead give that energy to cultivating faith? When we trust our resonance with the teachings, we have already started a relationship with faith. As practice continues and we begin to understand what it means to let go and to stop trying to control our experience, faith becomes a vital energy in the power of our zazen…
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—April
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
April 19 - 25, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Apple Blossom Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
April 19 - 25, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Introduction to Zen Training Weekend
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
April 30 - May 2, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice? Have you read books about Zen, or been doing meditation on your own? Do you think you’d like to study with a teacher? Designed for those new to Zen or formal Zen training, this introductory retreat allows you to immerse yourself in Zen practice and experience […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—May
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
May 24 - 30, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Ocean Gathering Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
May 24 - 30, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Fall Ango 2026
August 30 - November 22, 2026
Ango is our three-month training intensive that takes place each spring and fall, a rich and sustained opportunity to bring our practice more in tune with our daily lives. Ango is open to those who have experience with Zen practice within the MRO, have an ongoing daily meditation practice, and have attended sesshin. This season’s theme will be Buddha Nature, brought out through readings, talks and mondos (question & answer sessions), as well as personal and group study. In this we take up the interplay of all the gates of training: zazen, liturgy, moral and ethical teachings, creative expression, the…
Fall Art Practice Series – Returning to the Elements (online)
with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei
September 4 - November 13, 2026
ONLINE
The Four Great Elements are called Mahābhūta. The traditional four-element framework; Earth, Water, Fire, Air, is sometimes expanded to include Space and Consciousness. This creates a map of human experience. Dōgen reminds us that we awaken through this very body, this very earth, these changing conditions. In the Buddha Dharma, the elements are dynamic expressions of reality—of Buddha nature expressing itself. To study the elements is to study impermanence, interdependence, and the absence of a fixed, separate self. No element exists independently. Our focus will be to allow the elemental nature—the energetic power of the element—lead the way, determining your…
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—September
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
September 21 - 27, 2026
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Half-Day Sit (online)
with MRO Staff
September 26, 2026
Zoom
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that[…]
Nuts & Bolts of Zen Practice (October)
with Ron Hogen Green, Sensei
October 9, 2026
ONLINE
There will be time for questions and discussion set aside. These seminars were designed with Practicing Members in mind, but they are perfect for all those looking to explore more deeply as well as those newer to practice. Our online programs are offered […]
Beginning Instruction Online
with Chris Yudo Abraham
October 11, 2026
ONLINE
Learn how to sit zazen and establish a personalized practice space of your own. There will be plenty of time for questions. Offered approximately every eight weeks. Join us afterwards on Livestream.com/MRO for the Teisho [Dharma Talk] at 11am. Please plan to sign on promptly by 10:00 am Your registration confirmation will include a link to the Zoom session. Our online programs are offered by donation so that everyone can participate. We appreciate your support.
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—October
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
October 19 - 25, 2026
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Half-Day Sit (online)
with MRO Staff
October 24, 2026
Zoom
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that[…]
Online Ango Intensive: Buddha Nature – Revealing the Jewel Within
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi
November 6 - 7, 2026
ONLINE
If an inexhaustible treasure were buried in the ground beneath a poor person’s house, the person would not know of it, and the treasure would not speak and tell them, “I am here!” Likewise, a precious treasure is contained in each being’s mind. This is its true state, which is free from defilement. Nothing is to be added and nothing is to be removed. – Uttaratantra (Buddha Nature) Shastra The Buddha said, “If you want to understand buddha nature, you should intimately observe cause and effect over time. When the time is ripe, buddha nature manifests.” – Shobogenzo Bussho, Buddha Nature,…
Nuts & Bolts of Zen Practice (November)
with Ron Hogen Green, Sensei
November 6, 2026
ONLINE
There will be time for questions and discussion set aside. These seminars were designed with Practicing Members in mind, but they are perfect for all those looking to explore more deeply as well as those newer to practice. Our online programs are offered […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—November
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
November 16 - 22, 2026
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Half-Day Sit (online)
with MRO Staff
November 21, 2026
Zoom
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that[…]
Nuts & Bolts of Zen Practice (December)
with Ron Hogen Green, Sensei
December 18, 2026
ONLINE
There will be time for questions and discussion set aside. These seminars were designed with Practicing Members in mind, but they are perfect for all those looking to explore more deeply as well as those newer to practice. Our online programs are offered […]
Beginning Instruction Online
with Chris Yudo Abraham
December 20, 2026
ONLINE
Learn how to sit zazen and establish a personalized practice space of your own. There will be plenty of time for questions. Offered approximately every eight weeks. Join us afterwards on Livestream.com/MRO for the Teisho [Dharma Talk] at 11am. Please plan to sign on promptly by 10:00 am Your registration confirmation will include a link to the Zoom session. Our online programs are offered by donation so that everyone can participate. We appreciate your support.
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—December
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
December 27, 2026 - January 1, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—January
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
January 25 - 31, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Beginning Instruction Online
with Chris Yudo Abraham
February 14, 2027
ONLINE
Learn how to sit zazen and establish a personalized practice space of your own. There will be plenty of time for questions. Offered approximately every eight weeks. Join us afterwards on Livestream.com/MRO for the Teisho [Dharma Talk] at 11am. Please plan to sign on promptly by 10:00 am Your registration confirmation will include a link to the Zoom session. Our online programs are offered by donation so that everyone can participate. We appreciate your support.
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—March
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
March 22 - 28, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Beginning Instruction Online
with Chris Yudo Abraham
April 11, 2027
ONLINE
Learn how to sit zazen and establish a personalized practice space of your own. There will be plenty of time for questions. Offered approximately every eight weeks. Join us afterwards on Livestream.com/MRO for the Teisho [Dharma Talk] at 11am. Please plan to sign on promptly by 10:00 am Your registration confirmation will include a link to the Zoom session. Our online programs are offered by donation so that everyone can participate. We appreciate your support.
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—April
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
April 19 - 25, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—May
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
May 24 - 30, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Fall Art Practice Series – Returning to the Elements (online)
with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei
September 4 - November 13, 2026
ONLINE
The Four Great Elements are called Mahābhūta. The traditional four-element framework; Earth, Water, Fire, Air, is sometimes expanded to include Space and Consciousness. This creates a map of human experience. Dōgen reminds us that we awaken through this very body, this very earth, these changing conditions. In the Buddha Dharma, the elements are dynamic expressions of reality—of Buddha nature expressing itself. To study the elements is to study impermanence, interdependence, and the absence of a fixed, separate self. No element exists independently. Our focus will be to allow the elemental nature—the energetic power of the element—lead the way, determining your…
Ancestral Zazenkai
with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei
September 19, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
Zazenkai presents an opportunity to return to the well of introspection and committed Zen practice. The extended schedule includes periods of zazen, liturgy, a face-to-face interview with a teacher, a formal talk and oryoki lunch (formal meal served in the zendo). Zazenkai is an important way for experienced students to further their practice and for […]
Half-Day Sit (online)
with MRO Staff
September 26, 2026
Zoom
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that[…]
Half-Day Sit
with MRO Staff
September 26, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that throughout history have been shown are necessary in order to help humanity not […]
Each Wave An Ocean: Opening the Gates Practice
with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Sr. Monastic Simon Daiō Harrison
October 3, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
Offering a comprehensive, radical path of liberation, The Eight Gates of Zen, developed by John Daido Loori Roshi, form the foundation of training in the Mountains and Rivers Order. During this morning retreat, Hojin and Daiō will open several of these gates through teaching, reflection, and direct experience.
The Mystery in Each Task: Day of Volunteer Service to the Temple
with Sr. Monastic Simon Daiō Harrison
October 10, 2026
ZCNYC
Come join us for a day of zazen, fall cleaning, and volunteer service to the Temple! Working together is part of our life and part of our practice. It allows us to honor and care for Fire Lotus Temple and the sacred space of practice that it provides in our city. Please join with the […]
Radiant BIAPOC Zazenkai
with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Senior MRO Degna Chikei Levister
October 17, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
Please join us for the 1st BIAPOC Zazenkai at Fire Lotus Temple. This retreat is open if you identify as Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Persons of Color.
Half-Day Sit (online)
with MRO Staff
October 24, 2026
Zoom
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that[…]
Half-Day Sit
with MRO Staff
October 24, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that throughout history have been shown are necessary in order to help humanity not […]
Weaving the Vocal Tapestry: A Day of Voice, Improvisation and Circlesinging
with Onomé
November 7, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
At this day retreat, Onomé will guide us through practices that embody core principles of spontaneous vocal composition: listening, attunement, courage, self-trust, compassion, dynamics, and the spirit of play. We will focus on the building blocks of vocal improvisation to develop awareness, skills, confidence and cohesion.
Belonging, Healing, Liberation: BIAPOC Community Retreat for Black, Indigenous, Asian, and People of Color
with Black, Indigenous, Asian and Peoples of Color (BIAPoC) Sangha
November 13 - 15, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
We are happy to announce an in-person BIAPOC retreat at Zen Mountain Monastery this fall. This retreat is a dedicated affinity space for those who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, Asian, or People of Color. Both new and experienced practitioners are welcome. This is a unique opportunity for BIAPOC sangha to experience an extended practice period, including 2 nights' accommodation. Our time together will hold hours of silence and deep introspection alongside a sharing circle, as we embrace the liberatory practices of our ancestors. The retreat schedule includes formal periods of zazen (sitting meditation) and walking meditation, liturgy chanting, gentle embodiment…
Half-Day Sit
with MRO Staff
November 21, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that throughout history have been shown are necessary in order to help humanity not […]
Half-Day Sit (online)
with MRO Staff
November 21, 2026
Zoom
A three-hour practice of connecting with the still point, making space in which to find the heart-mind and body, and a place to take refuge. Let us sit deep into our well and show up from a place of love and courage—the two things that[…]
Buddha’s Enlightenment Vigil (ZCNYC)
with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei
December 4 - 5, 2026
Zen Center of New York City
At ZCNYC, we celebrate the Buddha’s enlightenment with a vigil dedicated to the simple yet profound practice of zazen. We’ll begin Friday evening with an informal potluck supper, followed by a teaching in the zendo. Then, we’ll mark the Buddha’s enlightenment by sitting together through the night with...
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
September 15 - 20, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
All of Buddhist practice is leading us toward our true homecoming: the discovery that this very life, this very heart-mind and body, can be the source of our deepest fulfillment. Through training, and sincere, well-directed effort, as well as the support of a conducive environment, we can find that the refuge we seek is already here. […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—September
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
September 21 - 27, 2026
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Mountains and Rivers Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
September 21 - 27, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Peaceful Dwelling: Meditation Intensive
with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
October 9 - 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Buddhadharma contains a multitude of teachings on peace of mind, and when we look deeply at our own motivation to practice, we can see that peace of mind is what we seek. Dogen Zenji called zazen the “dharma gate of ease and joy”—indeed, all of the Zen ancestors point to zazen as a practice of entering into great peace. The Peaceful Dwelling meditation intensive provides a powerful container for exploring and developing your zazen as a practice of wakeful, spacious relaxation with just the right amount of discipline. Blending structured support with self-directed practice, this weekend retreat includes the morning…
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
October 13 - 18, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
All of Buddhist practice is leading us toward our true homecoming: the discovery that this very life, this very heart-mind and body, can be the source of our deepest fulfillment. Through training, and sincere, well-directed effort, as well as the support of a conducive environment, we can find that the refuge we seek is already here. […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—October
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
October 19 - 25, 2026
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Harvest Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
October 19 - 25, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
True Refuge Week: Self-Directed Intensive Practice for MRO Students
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
November 10 - 15, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
All of Buddhist practice is leading us toward our true homecoming: the discovery that this very life, this very heart-mind and body, can be the source of our deepest fulfillment. Through training, and sincere, well-directed effort, as well as the support of a conducive environment, we can find that the refuge we seek is already here. […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—November
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
November 16 - 22, 2026
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Shuso Hossen Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
November 16 - 22, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Buddha’s Enlightenment Vigil
with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
December 11 - 13, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery
After he left his family's home to seek liberation from suffering, Shakyamuni Buddha spent some years studying with spiritual teachers and engaging in extreme ascetic practices. Through it all, he remained unsatisfied that he had resolved his search. Inspired by a memory of an experience of deep, easeful meditation he'd experienced in his youth, he […]
Rohatsu Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
December 26, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
In the Zen tradition, Rohatsu sesshin celebrates the Buddha's enlightenment and is traditionally the most intensive and challenging sesshin of the year. Each day begins well before dawn (3:45 am) and is a continuous practice of meditation throughout the day while sitting, walking, standing and lying down. There are from nine to eleven hours of […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—December
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
December 27, 2026 - January 1, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—January
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
January 25 - 31, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
New Years’ Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
January 25 - 31, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
Bodhidharma Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
February 15 - 21, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Because sesshin is a very intensive retreat, if you have not attended sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery you must have a pre-sesshin interview before you register. If you have questions about this process, please call or email the Training Office at (845) 688-2228, or registrar@dharma.net. Sign up for a pre-sesshin interview here. If registration is […]
Weekend Sesshin- Spring Ango Opening
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei and Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
February 26 - 28, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen, chanting services, formal silent meals in the zendo (oryoki), silent work practice and talks by the teacher and senior students. Sesshin is an opportunity […]
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—March
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
March 22 - 28, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Founding Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
March 22 - 28, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—April
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
April 19 - 25, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Apple Blossom Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
April 19 - 25, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
One Continuous Thread: Home Practice Intensive—May
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
May 24 - 30, 2027
ONLINE
Welcome to One Continuous Thread, a way to bring elements of a formal zazen intensive into your daily life. You will be able to participate with ZMM's Sesshin via live webcast. We've designed this retreat keeping in mind the unique circumstances that each person finds themselves in. Some people can engage fully with a sesshin schedule […]
Ocean Gathering Sesshin
with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei and Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
May 24 - 30, 2027
Zen Mountain Monastery
Characterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommended to anyone who is sincerely interested in experiencing intensive Zen training. We wake up each day before dawn to begin a schedule that includes 7 to 10 hours of zazen...
