ZenistAppamada Spring 2026 Integrated Intensive: Not Two: Encounter
with Peg Syverson, Joel Barna, Flint Sparks·Zen
Seven-day in-person intensive exploring genuine encounter and authentic relationship through zazen, dharma talks, and group inquiry. Led by Appamada's teachers, this retreat examines what happens in moments of connection with others and how sustained practice prepares us for meeting.
About this retreat
This seven-day intensive takes a focused approach to encounter — not as aspiration or ideal, but as a practical question: what actually happens when we meet another person fully, and how does zazen prepare us for that? The retreat combines extended sitting periods with dharma talks and structured group inquiry, creating space to examine connection as it arises in practice.
The center has not yet published pricing, the lead teacher's name, the daily schedule, lodging details, or information about experience level and eligibility. Contact Appamada directly for these details.
Originally listed on Appamada's website.
Full details from Appamada
This intensive explores the practice of genuine encounter and meeting in the Zen tradition through extended zazen, dharma talks, and group inquiry. Participants will examine what happens in the moment of connection with others and how zazen prepares us for authentic relationship.
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