Welcome! This page includes a working draft of our 2026 programs and retreats, including retreats with GuoGu (both in Tallahassee and abroad), beginner meditation workshops, Zoom socials, and other community offerings.
Some events are marked as Tentative, meaning dates or locations may still shift. Registration opening dates will be added as they become available.
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GuoGu’s EventsLotus Sutra Dharma Discussion Group with Fran Berry
Tallahassee Chan Center 1310 N Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, United States📖 Beginning January 2026: Join us for a new weekly Dharma discussion group led by Fran Berry, Assistant Teacher to GuoGu, focused on the Lotus Sutra. […]
Beginner Meditation Workshop, Part 1 (Jan 2026)
In-person only. Relax, Focus, and Reduce Stress A systematic and comprehensive introduction to the practice of meditation. Practitioners of all levels can benefit from this two-part […]
Beginner Meditation Workshop, Part 2 (Jan 2026)
In-person only. Relax, Focus, and Reduce Stress A systematic and comprehensive introduction to the practice of meditation. Practitioners of all levels can benefit from this two-part […]
Chan Zoom Social with GuoGu
Confirmed. In-person & online.
Half Day Retreat
This half-day Chan retreat aims to deepen your meditation practice. This retreat includes 30-minute sitting meditation periods, and will end with an opportunity for Q&A. The […]
Master Sheng-Yen 3-Day Retreat (Tallahassee Chan Center)
Confirmed. Offered online and in-person.
Chinese New Year
Confirmed. Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with us! Offered online and in-person.
One Day Retreat
This one-day Chan retreat aims to deepen your meditation practice. This retreat includes 30-minute sitting meditation periods, and will end with an opportunity for Q&A. The […]
Retreat at Haku-un-ji Zen Center, Tempe, AZ
Tallahassee Chan Center 1310 N Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, United StatesConfirmed. Offered online and in-person.
Tentative London Chan Meditation Retreat by GuoGu (London, UK)
Tentative. GuoGu is scheduled to lead a retreat with London Chan Meditation during this week in 2026. The exact dates and retreat length are still being […]
3-Day Retreat (Tallahassee Chan Center)
Confirmed. Offered online and in-person. Offered by Assistant Teacher.
Chan Zoom Social with GuoGu
Confirmed. Offered online and in-person.
Half Day Retreat
This one-day Chan retreat aims to deepen your meditation practice. This retreat includes 30-minute sitting meditation periods, and will end with an opportunity for Q&A. The […]
Summer Residency Program
Confirmed. Offered in-person only with applications opening in November 2025.
3-Day Retreat (Online Only, Tallahassee Chan Center)
Held in tandem with the summer residency program for in-person residents. Online for non-residents.
7-Day Retreat (Online Only, Tallahassee Chan Center)
Held in tandem with the summer residency program for in-person residents. Online for non-residents.
Vesak
Confirmed. In-person & online.
Tentative Summer West Coast Tour by GuoGu
Tentative. GuoGu will be stopping at a few Dharma centers on the West Coast in 2026. The tentative dates are from mid-June to mid-July, with planned […]
4-Day Retreat with GuoGu at Zen Mountain Monastery (Mount Tremper, NY)
This retreat is confirmed. Check back for updates — we’ll also notify our email list once registration is available.
One Day Retreat
This one-day Chan retreat aims to deepen your meditation practice. This retreat includes 30-minute sitting meditation periods, and will end with an opportunity for Q&A. The […]
August 7-Day Retreat by GuoGu (Tallahassee Chan Center)
Confirmed. Offered online and in-person.
Chan Zoom Social with GuoGu
Confirmed. Offered online and in-person.
Half Day Retreat
This one-day Chan retreat aims to deepen your meditation practice. This retreat includes 30-minute sitting meditation periods, and will end with an opportunity for Q&A. The […]
Beginner Meditation Workshop, Part 1 (Sept 2026)
Confirmed. Offered in-person only. Relax, Focus, and Reduce Stress A systematic and comprehensive introduction to the practice of meditation. Practitioners of all levels can benefit from […]
Beginner Meditation Workshop, Part 2 (Sept 2026)
Confirmed. Offered in-person only. Relax, Focus, and Reduce Stress A systematic and comprehensive introduction to the practice of meditation. Practitioners of all levels can benefit from […]
Half Day Retreat
This one-day Chan retreat aims to deepen your meditation practice. This retreat includes 30-minute sitting meditation periods, and will end with an opportunity for Q&A. The […]
3-Day Retreat (Tallahassee Chan Center)
Confirmed. Offered online and in-person. Offered by Assistant Teacher.
One Day Retreat
This one-day Chan retreat aims to deepen your meditation practice. This retreat includes 30-minute sitting meditation periods, and will end with an opportunity for Q&A. The […]
Chan Zoom Social with GuoGu
Confirmed. Offered online and in-person.
Half Day Retreat
This one-day Chan retreat aims to deepen your meditation practice. This retreat includes 30-minute sitting meditation periods, and will end with an opportunity for Q&A. The […]
6-Day Retreat with GuoGu at BCBS (Barre, MA)
Confirmed. Offered online and in-person. Check back for updates — we’ll also notify our email list once registration is available.
December 7-Day Retreat by GuoGu (Tallahassee Chan Center)
Confirmed. Offered online and in-person.