Past Events and Programs
Below is a sample of some past events and programs. To express interest in any of these events, please contact us.
Deepening Your Practice: A Brahmavihārā & Jhānas Retreat
When: July 10, 2026 - July 23, 2026
Where: Online, via Zoom
During the first days of this retreat, we will explore the Divine Abodes, or Brahmavihāras, which are ancient Buddhist heart...
Liberating the Self: Weakness and Insecurity
A Daylong Online Retreat
When: August 16, 2025 at 11:00 am (ET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
8:00 am – 12:30 pm US Pacific Time UPDATE 8/9/2026: Mugen has changed this to a Dāna event. See new...
Deepening Shikantaza
A Daylong Online Retreat
When: November 2, 2025 at 11:00 am (ET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
Shikantaza is a deep meditation practice that grew out of the Anapanasati (breath awareness) meditation. As taught by Mugen, there...
Opening to Your Authentic Heart
A Daylong Online Retreat
When: November 9, 2025 at 11:00 am (ET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
The Divine Abodes, or brahmavihāra, are ancient Buddhist heart meditations and practices that can reveal and awaken our deepest nature’s...
Understanding Stream Entry
A Day-long Online Retreat
When: December 14, 2025 at 11:00 am (ET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
Stream Entry is the first stage of awakening on the Theravada Buddhist map of awakening. In this daylong we will...
Koan of Cessation
A Two-Day Online Retreat
When: August 22, 2026 - August 23, 2026 at 11:00 am (ET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
The Koan of Cessation will be an exploration of what Cessation is, how its viewed in Theravada Buddhism, and guided...
Releasing Guilt and Shame
A Day-long Online Retreat
When: December 7, 2025 at 11:00 am (ET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
Humans are burdened by near daily guilt and shame. The psychological structure of the superego judges and condemns us with...
Living from Presence
A Day-long Online Retreat
When: January 18, 2026 at 11:00 am (ET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
Presence is the immediate hereness and nowness of the Absolute, the source of all creation and manifestation. In this daylong...
Day of Compassion and Acceptance
A Day-long Online Retreat
When: January 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm (ET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
Join us for an online day of compassion and acceptance practice. The day will be led by Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi...
Unraveling Koans
A Day-long Online Retreat
When: February 15, 2026 at 11:00 am (ET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
Formal koan study comprises about 600 koans in our lineage. Koan study is a direct path of awakening and illumination. ...
Immersion in the Heart Sutra
A Day-long Online Retreat
When: March 1, 2026 at 11:00 am (ET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
The Heart Sutra is the shortest and most potent of the Buddhist sutras. It details the Absolute perspective particularly identifying...
Graceful Exits: Practicing with Chronic Illness and Death
A Day-long Online Retreat
When: May 16, 2026 at 11:00 am (ET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
Illness is ever-present in human life. Death is a certainty none can evade. In this daylong, we will learn about...
Practicing the Diamond Sutra
A Day-long Online Retreat
When: August 9, 2026 at 11:00 am (ET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
The Diamond Sutra is a key Mahayana/ Zen/ Chan practice guide to full awakening. In this daylong we will penetrate...