Zen and Drawing

This retreat pairs zazen—sitting meditation in the Soto Zen tradition—with observation drawing as a complementary practice. The structure invites you to develop what the center calls "the capacity to contemplate what we observe both outside and inside ourselves," using drawing as a way to sharpen and stabilize attention during a retreat.

San Francisco Zen Center has not yet published the full schedule, teacher name, daily structure, or details about meals and lodging. Contact the center directly at the link above or through their website for practical information about what to bring, where you'll sleep, and how the sitting and drawing periods are organized across the five days.