Love & Spaciousness: A Loving Kindness Weekend Retreat
With Myoyu Haley Voekel and Kosho Ault
October 30 - November 2, 2025
With wonderment on our side, and in relationship with all that is, we recognize the inherent compassion that naturally arises from deep and sustained presence. Held in a container of zen forms and the vibrant dance of a monastery in Autumn, we will explore the nature of being anything at all!
During this silent retreat our day will unfold within the practices of zazen, chanting, formal meals and
a short work practice. Much of the day will be spent in the meditation hall practicing seated and silent meditation together.
Beginners welcome. 🙂
Please see our website Attending a Retreat at Great Vow Zen Monastery for more basic information about your stay by Clicking Here.
About the Leaders
Myoyu Haley Voekel
Myoyu attended her first meditation retreat in 2006. Following that, she took a dive into Zen practice and also yoga training. She began practicing with ZCO in 2013. She ordained in 2019 as a novice priest, following her vow to serve ZCO and to deepen her own practice. She is currently the Training Director at […]
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Kosho Ault
Kosho Janet Ault lives in Portland and holds the roles of Assistant Temple Manager at Heart of Wisdom and Manager of Trillium Zen practice house. She previously lived and trained at Great Vow Zen Monastery for six years, including two years of postulancy. She is a co-chair of the Engaged Buddhism Committee and believes deeply […]
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