Retreats

Find Your True North: Zen Retreats

Step out of the noise, into the silence. Our retreats–ranging from one to seven days–are sanctuaries for rediscovering your true self. Immerse yourself in meditation and emerge with great openness and clarity.

Upcoming Retreats

Spring Retreat: March 9-15, 2025

SPRING ZEN MEDITATION RETREAT (SESSHIN)
Seeds of Renewal Returning to the Source

March 9–15, 2025 (Full 7-Day) | Mar. 9-12 (3-Day Option) | Hybrid | Nonresidential

In times of rapid change and disruption, it’s important to ground ourselves in spiritual practices that allow us to have a larger view of our world. To be resilient in the face of such challenges, our Zen tradition offers significant meditation retreats called sesshins. This Japanese word consists of two characters that mean “to integrate the mind and heart”. Join us for this powerful experience to nurture seeds of renewal in yourself and return to the source through intensive Zen meditation practice.

This retreat will be lead by our two Zen Teachers who have decades of experience working and leading others in this deep transformational practice.

Choose Your Path to Spring Renewal:

  • Full 7-Day Retreat (Mar. 9-15): Immerse yourself fully in the rhythms of Zen life.

  • 3-Day Option (Mar. 9-12): A shorter, but no less profound journey into stillness.

  • Part-Time Participation: Join for mornings or evening sessions to fit your schedule.

This retreat will involve intensive meditation practice done in deep silence. If attending in person, three nourishing meals will be served each day. You may attend in person or online.

Spaces are limited. Register now or call 708.680-1220. Invest in your growth. The ripples will touch every part of your life.

See 7-day Schedule

See 3-day Schedule

See Service Liturgy

Retreat Donation and Registration:

KELLY, OAK PARK, IL, USA

I found this virtual retreat to be very supportive of my practice. What a wonderful Sangha we have at the ZLMC! Experiencing the retreat in my own home stretched me to see more closely how my spiritual practice ties into my daily life. I’m glad I took the time to participate and I will be attending again.