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SUMMARY:Starting Over: Stepping Out of Old Stories Into New Experiences
DESCRIPTION:A DharmaPunx NYC Labor Day Retreat\n  \nIn big ways and small we’ve all been replaying the same internal dramas for years—the roles we slip into\, the predictable plots\, the familiar tensions and endings. During this Labor Day weekend retreat we’ll interrupt the script and meet life before the commentary kicks in or old habits take over. We’ll rediscover how flexible\, curious\, and connected we can actually be. \nMeditation gives us a simple place to begin again. On the cushion and off\, we start over—again and again—returning from the stories to the breath and body. In that reset\, we can feel the vitality and freshness already present in the moment\, something we can meet with curiosity and friendliness. \nThroughout the weekend we’ll blend quiet reflection with full-bodied movement. We’ll step outdoors\, wander wooded trails\, let the Hudson air sweep through us\, listen to the Dharma\, and turn our attention toward our own experience with fresh eyes. When we stop gripping the old patterns so tightly\, new responses have room to appear—natural\, unforced\, and often surprising. \nGetting there’s a breeze: a quick ride on the Metro-North Railroad\, a short stroll\, and we’re in it. No heavy jargon\, just real life—vivid\, embodied\, and alive. A chance to reset\, step out of the old storyline\, and remember how fresh things can be \nThis is an in-person retreat appropriate for both new and experienced practitioners.\n  \n\nTEACHERS\n  \n\n  \nJosh Korda has been the guiding teacher of DharmaPunx NYC since 2005\, and is a regular visiting teacher at Zen Care. He has a large Buddhist mentoring private practice and regularly authors pieces for Lion’s Roar\, Tricycle and Buddhadharma. More information and links to his podcast at dharmapunxnyc.com. \n  \n  \n \nKathy Cherry is a Somatic Experiencing® practitioner\, Mindfulness & Meditation instructor and coach with over two decades of dedicated mindfulness practice in the Insight Meditation tradition. She combines Somatic Experiencing® with Mindfulness and Buddhist teachings to create an integrative approach that helps connect the intellect\, body\, and senses to facilitate health and regulation. Her style emphasizes embodiment\, compassion\, and practical wisdom both in meditation practice and in everyday life. Learn more at kathycherry.com. \n  \n\n\nSCHOLARSHIPS\nPlease note that we are no longer accepting scholarship applications for this gathering. We thank you for your interest and overwhelming response; we are still reviewing the applications we have received. We regret that we are not able to assist as we had more applicants than our funding can underwrite. For more information on our scholarship funds\, please visit this page. \n  \n  \nACCOMMODATIONS \nThere are Single\, Double and Dorm rooms available. Please note\, there is no available guest elevator and all rooms are accessible by stairs—except for those reserved for the mobility-impaired on the first floor. There are two communal bathrooms on each residential floor as well as a comfortable lounge with sofas and easy chairs\, where tea and instant coffee are available. The lounges also are equipped with wireless\, high-speed internet connection. There are several local hotels within driving distance from the Institute\, for those who wish to stay off-site\, as commuters. Onsite meals are included with commuter registrations.\n\n\n \nCOVID-19 \nThe health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests\, teachers\, and staff are strongly encouraged to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site\, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis\, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials\, New York State and the CDC.
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/starting-over-stepping-out-of-old-stories/
LOCATION:In-Person\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind Sesshin: A Winter Silent Retreat of Wholehearted Practice
DESCRIPTION:New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care\nJanuary 13 – January 17\, 2026 \n\n  \nSesshin\, the Japanese term for a Zen meditation retreat\, holds the profound meaning of “touching the heart-mind” and stands as a fundamental pillar of Zen practice. This exceptional occasion offers a precious opportunity for us to delve deeper into our practice alongside a supportive community of fellow practitioners. During our time together\, we will explore the teachings of the Wholehearted Way\, emphasizing the ever-present possibility of intimacy and the sheer delight of experiencing life’s fresh reality. \nThrough the practice of sitting and walking meditation\, engaging dharma talks\, and intimate dokusan sessions with a teacher\, we will immerse ourselves in the transformative power of Noble Silence. Let us come together\, here and now\, embracing this five-day\, four-night journey of discovery and growth. \n  \nRETREAT ACCOMMODATIONS\nRooms are located on the second\, third\, and fourth floors. There are two spacious communal bathrooms on each residential floor. There is no elevator. \n  \n  \nWHAT’S INCLUDED\nAll prices include tuition\, lodging\, and three vegetarian meals a day. Supporter Level and Benefactor Level pricing are available for those who wish to increase their support of NYZC and our work to make the dharma accessible to all. \n  \n  \n  \nTEACHERS\n\nChodo Robert Campbell Sensei\, is a co-founder of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care – a non-profit organization that focuses on the teaching of Zen and Buddhist practice with the goal to make them more accessible to people all around the world. The center delivers contemplative approaches to care through education\, personal caregiving\, and meditation practice. Chodo is a dynamic\, grounded\, and visionary leader and teacher; he has traveled extensively throughout the U.S instructing in various institutions. Sixty-thousand people listen to his podcasts each year. His passion lies in bereavement counseling and advocating for change in the way our healthcare institutions work with the dying. \nHe is also on the faculty of the University of Arizona Medical School’s Center for Integrative Medicine’s Integrative Medicine Fellowship and the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine in San Diego. \n  \nKoshin Paley Ellison Sensei\, MFA\, LMSW\, DMIN\, is an author\, Zen teacher\, Jungian psychotherapist\, and Certified Chaplaincy Educator. After many years as a chaplain and psychotherapist\, Koshin co-founded the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care\, which offers contemplative approaches to care through education\, personal caregiving\, and Zen practice. Today\, New York Zen Center’s methodologies are internationally recognized—and have touched the lives of tens of thousands of individuals. Koshin is a world renowned thought leader in contemplative care. He is the author of Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity\, Courage\, and Compassion (Balance/Hachette\, 2022); Wholehearted: Slow Down\, Help Out\, Wake Up (Wisdom Publications\, 2019) and the co-editor of Awake at the Bedside: Contemplative Teachings on Palliative and End of Life Care (Wisdom Publications\, 2016). His work has been featured in the New York Times\, PBS\, CBS Sunday Morning\, Tricycle among other publications. \nHe is currently on the faculty of the University of Arizona Medical School’s Center for Integrative Medicine’s Integrative Medicine Fellowship\, on Faculty of the Integrative Medicine Fellowship of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine\, and he is a visiting professor at the McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics\, of the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston Medical School. \n  \n  \n\nClick here to REGISTER
URL:https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/event/beginners-mind-sesshin-a-winter-silent-retreat-2027/
LOCATION:In-Person\, 14 Mary’s Way Route 9D\, Garrison\, NY\, 10524\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Retreat
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