This retreat will celebrate the awakening of Shakyamuni Buddha. We will focus on Noble Silence: silence in body, speech, and mind. During this time together, we'll alternate periods of sitting and walking meditation. In lieu of a chanting service, we'll have a ten minute period of bowing. Meals will also be eaten in silence.

The retreat will begin at 7:45am on Wednesday, December 6 with a brief orientation. Sittings will begin each day at 8am, and the retreat will conclude with chanting the refuges at noon on Sunday, December 10.

The retreat will be led by Colin Gipson, a Zen Priest in the Soto Zen tradition and the guiding teacher of the San Antonio Zen Center. Colin will be available for practice discussion during the retreat.