Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
Events that take place at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
Solstice Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat
With Ed Gensho Welsh
June 20, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
A Zazenkai is a day of Zen practice in the city. Join us for a silent day of meditation (seated and walking), chanting, mindful eating, temple care-taking, and a dharma talk.
City Refuge Retreat
With Kodo Conover
July 16 - 18, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple will be offering an extended opportunity for retreat practice in the city. This three-day non-residential retreat will include many of the elements you’ll find in sesshin.
Zazenkai at Plum Blossom Zendo
With Laura Jomon Martin
July 18, 2026
Vancouver United Church of Christ, Bradford Hall
A Zazenkai is a day of Zen practice in the city. Join us for a silent day of meditation (seated and walking), chanting, mindful eating, temple care-taking, and a dharma talk.
Summer Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat
With Darah Shonin Ashton
August 15, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
A Zazenkai is a day of Zen practice in the city. Join us for a silent day of meditation (seated and walking), chanting, mindful eating, temple care-taking, and a dharma talk.
Equinox Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat
With Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
September 12, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
A Zazenkai is a day of Zen practice in the city. Join us for a silent day of meditation (seated and walking), chanting, mindful eating, temple care-taking, and a dharma talk.
Autumn Zazenkai: A One Day Meditation Retreat
With Laura Jomon Martin
October 24, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
A Zazenkai is a day of Zen practice in the city. Join us for a silent day of meditation (seated and walking), chanting, mindful eating, temple care-taking, and a dharma talk.
City Refuge Retreat
With Larry Fuho Trussell
November 5 - 7, 2026
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple
Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple will be offering an extended opportunity for retreat practice in the city. This three-day non-residential retreat will include many of the elements you’ll find in sesshin.





