Retreat—June 7-8, 2025
An occasion to explore one’s spiritual journey amid the quiet beauty of nature and the support of spiritual companions.
Theme: Enlightenment is Not the Goal!
Guide: Rev. Taishin Michael Augustin
In this retreat, we will explore Welcoming, Service, Inquiry, and other aspects of the spiritual path through the famous Ten Ox Herding Pictures and their accompanying poems. Taishin is a Soto Zen Buddhist Priest in the Phoenix Cloud lineage of Kobun Chino Otogawa Roshi.
Retreat Format: Alternating periods of quiet sitting and walking meditation, engaging presentations, and interactive discussions.
Retreat Times: June 7, 10am—4:30pm; June 8, 9am-3:30pm.
Vegetarian lunches provided, as are meditation mats, cushions, benches, and chairs.
Retreat Fee:
- Full Price: $120 (covers both days)
- Subsidized Price: $80. Financial support to meet need is available upon request via email.
Retreat fees cover both days. No "single day" rate. Fee includes retreat materials and two lunches. Saturday retreat dinner is at one’s own expense.
Center of Solitude Patrons receive a 25% discount on all fees.
Space is limited to 14 retreatants and 6 overnight accommodations.
- Update (5/12/2025): Our June retreat is filling up fast! Overnight accommodations are fully booked, and only a couple of retreat spots remain.
