“In order to awaken the heart of compassion we must observe the place where we disconnect from our ability to be kind, so we can see clearly the difference between our ideals and the reality of wrestling daily with anger, blame, and judgment of self and others…” Diane Moore
The Santa Rosa Zen Group holds several retreats throughout the year. Most programs include:
Guided Meditation
Sitting and Walking Meditation
Dharma Talk by Diane Moore
Movement Awareness Exercises
One-to-One Interviews with Teacher
If you are interested in attending one, please email us at zeninfo@santarosazengroup.org for more information.
2025 In-Person Sittings & Sesshins
All gatherings are in Kenwood except where indicated
January 12 In-Person Daylong
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
March 30 In-Person Daylong
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
May 2-4 Sesshin In-Person Only
Friday 6:00 pm to Sunday 4:00 pm
June 29 Daylong Sitting in Nature In-Person
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
July 31 – August 3 Sesshin in Carmel
Thursday 6:00 pm to Sunday 4:00 pm
Shared Sesshin with Meadowmind Ordinary Zen and
Bay Zen Center
August 31 Work Practice
Time and place TBD
September 19–22 Sesshin In-Person Only
Friday 6:00 pm to Monday 4:00 pm
October 19 Remote Daylong
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
November 23 Daylong
9:00 am – 4:00 pm