Oceans of Compassion: A Retreat In Service To The Earth

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

When: Dinner Thursday September 18th – Breakfast Sunday September 21st (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 20th from 10am – 1pm.

COST: $175 if registered by August 21  Late registration $200.  

This year, the group campsite area will not be available. You will need to reserve your own tent site (https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/beverly-beach-state-park/OR/402126/overview) at the state park: 3 nights costs $91.  Campsites do fill up fast.  We have reserved a couple tent sites just in case.  There are no more yurts available through the state park reservation system.  We have also reserved a couple of yurts for three nights at an additional cost of $202 each.  They can sleep up to 4.  Please contact Jomon if you need a yurt.  We are prioritizing Silver Dragons (participants 60 or better) for yurts.  

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 11, 2025

BRING:

• Tent
• Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Bag, Pillow
• Layers of clothing,
• Comfortable shoes for beach cleanup
• Camp chair (optional)
• Toiletries
• Oryoki 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)
• A sieve or wire strainer for sifting small plastic pieces out of the sand.  

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