Oceans of Compassion: A Retreat In Service To The Earth

Inspired by the regular SOLVE Oregon Beach Cleanup activities, and in conjunction with the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup Day, you’re invited to join the Zen Community of Oregon for a weekend CAMPING retreat at BEVERLY BEACH STATE PARK.

Take a long weekend on the coast to connect with the Sangha. With a relaxed schedule and opportunity for socializing, there will be sitting times, Dharma talks, and practices to take with you into beach clean-up practice.

We will focus on themes of Compassion, listening practice, our precious living earth and waters, and the Bodhisattvas who look after them. We will share work practice together — cooking, set-up, clean-up — as a continued expression of care for each other and the Earth.

When: Dinner Thursday September 19th – Breakfast Sunday September 22nd (you are welcome to come early, but be sure to bring your own food until Thursday dinner)

We will practice beach cleanup on Saturday September 21st from 10am – 1pm.

COST: $175 if registered by August 19.  Late registration $200.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Group Campsites – We have two group campsites reserved, which can accommodate most participants (limit of 12 cars).
• Individual Tent Sites: If you don’t want to camp with the group, you can also reserve your own tent site (https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/beverly-beach-state-park/OR/402126/overview) at the state park.  Campsites will fill up fast.
• Yurts:  There are no more yurts available through the state park reservation system.  We have reserved a couple of yurts for three nights at an additional cost of $182 (in addition to the $175 registration).  Please contact Jomon (at) zendust.org if you need a yurt.  We are prioritizing Silver Dragons (participants 60 or better) for yurts, and those who can share to accommodate more participants (they can sleep up to 4 people).

A $50 deposit holds your space in the retreat. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Scholarships are available by emailing registrar@zendust.org.

Deadline for registration September 5th.

BRING:

• Tent
• Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Bag, Pillow
• Layers of clothing,
• Comfortable shoes for beach cleanup
• Camp chair (optional)
• Toiletries
• Orioki set if you have one
• Water bottle
• Sitting supplies – your own cushion or bench.  There will be chairs on site.
• Bring a thick blanket or yoga mat to use as a Zabuton (the floor is hard)

Covid Rapid testing upon arrival (or prior to carpooling) is required. Please bring a couple of rapid tests. Your registration fees will be refunded if you have symptoms, test positive, or have been exposed prior to the retreat.

Questions about the retreat, email Kodo.Conover (at) gmail.com