Online and
In-Person Events
Search below to find upcoming events. We offer both in-person and online events throughout the year.
Oct 2025
We welcome you to join us for this day of practice.
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Join us for the second offering of Who is Thich Nhat Hanh? a 15-week online course inviting you on a transformative journey into the life, teachings, and legacy of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thầy). This online course offers a deep dive into the wisdom and insights of one of the most influential spiritual leaders of our time.
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Rains Retreat: Three Months of Engaged Mindfulness Practice
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We welcome you to join us for a monastic Ordination Ceremony.
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We welcome you to join us for this day of practice to open the Rains Retreat.
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We welcome you to join us to celebrate Dia de los Muertos.
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We welcome you to join us for this day of practice.
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We welcome you to join us for this day of practice.
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We welcome you to join us for this day of practice.
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We welcome you to join us for this day of practice.
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We welcome you to join us for this day of practice.
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2026 Retreats & Events Schedule
The following schedule only includes currently confirmed retreats. It may not include the entire retreat and events schedule for 2026. Please check back regularly as dates may change and additional events and retreats may be added. Please note that we will not be hosting the Holiday Retreat in 2025 or 2026. Additional information will be available as each retreat date draws near. Please check our Calendar of Events for updates.
- January 25, 2026 – Pravāraṇā Ceremony to end the 2025 Rains Retreat
- January 18, 2026 – Memorial Ceremony on the Fourth Year of Thầy’s Passing
- Februrary 16-19, 2026 – Lunar New Year’s Eve (Tết) Ceremonies and Celebrations
- March 1-7, 2026 – Mindful Backpacking Retreat
- March 15-21, 2026 – Wake Up Retreat (Ages 18-35)
- April 6-25, 2026 – Visits to Dartmouth College, Harvard, and New York (Exact dates TBD)
- May 9, 2026 – Rhythm of the Earth Music Festival
- May 15-17, 2026 – BIPOC Weekend
- May 31,2026 – Vesak Celebration (Buddha's Birthday)
- June 23-28, 2026 – Teen Camp
- July 12-18, 2026 – Family Retreat
- August 9-15, 2026 – YMCA Retreat (Estes Park, Colorado)
- September 9-13, 2026 – Vietnamese Retreat
- September 29-Oct 6, 2026 – The Buddha the Scientist at UCSD
- October 18, 2026 – January 17, 2027 – 90-Day Rains Retreat
- November 1, 2026 – Day of the Dead Celebration
- Please note: we will not be hosting a Holiday Retreat this year
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