7-Day Intensive Chan Retreat (In Person and Online)
Tallahassee Chan Center
7-Day Intensive
Chan Retreat (In Person and Online)
Dharma talks led by Guo Gu
In the Chan tradition, there are two main approaches to awakening: the method of silent illumination (mòzhào) and investigating a critical phrase (huàtóu). The former is a settling method of serene reflection on the nature of awareness; the latter is an explosive approach that aims to concentrate and shatter all mental states so awakening manifests.
This 7-day retreat will deepen your practice, regardless of method, with 30-minute sitting meditation periods punctuated by mindful yoga and walking meditation. There will be daily Dharma talks by Guo Gu, and opportunities for personal consultations to support your practice. Vegetarian meals will be provided.
It will follow our standard intensive retreat schedule, which includes alternating periods of sitting meditation, standing yoga, and walking meditation.
Practice Structure
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Format 7-Day Intensive Retreat Tallahassee Chan Center Seven days of intensive Chan practice, following our standard intensive schedule of alternating sitting, standing yoga, and walking meditation. Retreatants who choose to participate online will receive a Zoom link to join. |
Practice Elements 30-min sitting meditation periods |
In-Person Retreat Guidelines
The Tallahassee Chan Center has a limited number of beds reserved for retreatants in gender-separated housing.
You are also welcome to commute in
Camping grounds are available for those who wish to stay on the 5-acre lot
If you wish to stay at the center before and/or after the retreat, please email us to make arrangements
To register, click here.
tallahasseechan.org · tallahassee.chan@gmail.com