The Zen of You and Me: The Practice of Relationship
With Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi
August 7-14, 2022
Two Arrows Zen, Torrey Utah

The Zen of You & Me retreat will be in the heart of the red rock country of Southern Utah, at Two Arrows Zen retreat center in Torrey, Utah. The beauty of the land, the vastness of the sky, and the grounding presence of mountains and high desert makes the Torrey Zendo an exceptional place for deep and lasting transformational learning.

• Sameness and difference in the body
• Soothing through listening; energizing through expression
• Looking at difference through a developmental lens
• Meditation for deeper unity

We will practice skills that address difficult aspects of relationship because our differences offer a path to profound connection. We will find that “getting along” is really a matter of discovering that our differences are nothing other than an expression of our even deeper shared unity.

$899 General Admission
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Offer valid until July 12, 2022

We offer scholarship support to express the commitment of our community to diversity and equity. Scholarships, funded by generous members and donors, provide opportunities for study at Two Arrows Zen for young people under 30, BIPOC, and those in life transitions with financial need. Please contact us to apply.

August 13, 2022
7:30 am – 2:00 pm
Artspace Zendo
230 South 500 West, Suite 155, SLC

If you are new to Zen, or would like a refresher on the Zendo forms, please arrive by 7:30 am for an orientation session. We’ll review the basic Zendo protocols and sitting instructions from 7:30-7:45 am.

Coffee, tea, and light breakfast items will be available at 7:45. The first sit starts at 8:00 am.

SCHEDULE

Mountains and Rivers: A Week in Nature
In the wilderness of Southern Utah
August 15-20, 2022
With Igor Limansky and Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi

Nature has always played a profound role in the path of realization. Buddha took his seat beneath the Bo tree and realized enlightenment upon seeing the morning star. Jesus was baptized in the waters of the River Jordan. Taoism is a reflection of nature itself, and Zen is deeply rooted in Taoism and its connection to earth, water, fire, and wind.

Wilderness practice offers us an opportunity to connect to the natural world’s beauty and challenges and realize that we are not separate. Our intention on this retreat is to connect deeply to the five elements by learning basic wilderness skills and embarking on a 24-hour solo for all participants.

CLICK HERE for more information and registration.

Please CONTACT US with questions.

Participants must provide all their own camping equipment, including shelter and sleeping gear.
The retreat will provide simple meals, water, and wag bags.

Sit As A Mountain Sesshin
with Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi
September 11 – 18, 2022
Torrey Zendo in Torrey, Utah

Sit As A Mountain is Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi’s annual meditation retreat in Torrey, set in the midst of the red rock canyons and alpine forests of Southern Utah. This sesshin emphasizes the formal practice of zazen and silence, in the beautiful Torrey Zendo and a supportive natural environment

All who have completed at least one Day of Zen or other meditation retreat are welcome. New practitioners and experienced meditators alike will benefit from the opportunity for intense practice with a transmitted Zen teacher. Please CONTACT US about registration if this would be your first meditation retreat.

The Sit As A Mountain Sesshin will include Jukai (Receiving the Precepts) and Shuso Hossenshiki (Dharma Combat) ceremonies.

The 8-Day Sesshin offers:
• A strong schedule of sitting and walking meditation in the zendo and in nature.
• Daily dharma talks with Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi.
• Personal interviews with the teacher (Dokusan).
• Outings in the stunning natural beauty of the Torrey landscape and Capitol Reef National Park.
• Wholesome, delicious meals, always with a vegetarian options.

Registration

The entry date for Sit As A Mountain Sesshin is Sunday, September 11.
Your registration is a commitment to stay through the close at noon on Sunday, September 18.

SIT AS A MOUNTAIN SESSHIN REGISTRATION
IS OPEN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
Registration includes meals. Lodging is not provided.

$799 Two Arrows Zen Member
$899 General Admission

Refund Policy

Work-trade Opportunities
A limited number of partial work-trade scholarships are available for Two Arrows Zen members. Work-trade is a partial tuition remission given for offering service to the community in exchange for extra work assignments. Work-trade includes early arrival on Saturday, September 19 to assist with preparations and extra work shifts during the retreat. Full-time students and those under 30 are given priority for work-trade. CONTACT US to apply for a work-trade agreement. 

Making Travel Plans

ARRIVAL
Torrey is 215 miles from Salt Lake City which is the nearest airport. Plan for 4 hours of travel time from SLC to Torrey. Everyone is responsible for their own transportation which means you may need a car to get to Torrey. We use the Carpool App to assist with coordinating ride shares, but you need to make your own plans. Please plan your travel to arrive in Torrey no later than 4:00 pm on Sunday.

Participant check-in begins at 4:00 pm. The retreat officially opens with dinner on Sunday at 6:00 pm.

Monks and participants with work-trade agreements will receive a separate email with the schedule for retreat preparations.

See below for the retreat schedule on opening day and through the week.

DEPARTURE
Please plan your travel to depart after 12:00 pm on Sunday.

CAMPING, CABINS & MOTELS
Camping on Zendo property is reserved for monks.

Sand Creek RV & Camp is a five-minute walk from the Zendo.
Phone: 435-425-3577
info@sandcreekrv.com

There are many motels and cabin rentals in and near Torrey. For current listings consult Trip Advisor or similar sites.

VRBO and AirBnB also have many listings: Search Wayne County, UT for the best selection.

Lodgings closest to the zendo, within a five-minute walk, are:

• Sand Creek RV & Camp (cabins too)
• Torrey Trading Post Cabins
• Motel Torrey
• Austin’s Chuck Wagon Motel

Meals
You will enjoy three healthy and nutritious meals a day during the retreat. Main courses are vegetarian-based with other protein options available.

Special Diet Requests
Everyone is served the same meal. If you have medically necessary dietary restrictions, such as strictly gluten-free or lactose-free, we ask that you bring your own food to supplement. We will have gluten-free cereals available at breakfast and a limited supply of other gluten-free items at other meals.

A medically diagnosed allergy to seafood or nuts requires that you inform us, and maintain your own rescue medication, such as an epi-pen.

Refrigeration space is very limited and is not available for retreatant use, so please bring a cooler for your own items, including medications. The nearest full-service grocery is 18 miles from Torrey; there is a general merchandise convenience store just down the street.

Two Arrows Zen Scholarship Fund

One of the commitments of our practice is that everyone with a sincere desire and the ability to practice is welcome, and that we practice in order to grow in generously receiving and generously giving.

Please consider making a donation in any amount when you register to help support our scholarship practitioners attending Sesshin. All contributions will be applied directly to support participation by young practitioners, and to encourage diversity in our community of practice.

WEATHER AND LOGISTICS
Fall is beautiful in Torrey. We will enjoy cooling days, bright skies, and star-spangled nights. However, the day/night temperature swings in the high desert can be extreme. Always expect the possibility of rain and/or wind. Bring a water bottle, brimmed hat, good closed-toe hiking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen, and clothing you can layer. You will get a complete gear list with your orientation letter.

Daytime outings may include drives of up to a half-hour to the destination. Hikes are generally short and on moderate terrain. A hiking stick to navigate uneven ground may be helpful.

RETREAT SCHEDULE
Opening Day Schedule: Sunday, September 11
Monks, Staff and work-trade participants will receive a separate pre-retreat prep schedule.

4 – 6 pm Check-in (all retreatants)
6:00 pm Dinner & Orientation
7:15 pm Zazen
8:30 pm Close

Typical Daily Schedule (M-F)
Subject to change

6:00 Zazen
8:00 Service
8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Community Meeting
9:15 Work Period / Samu
10:30 Personal Time
11:00 Zazen & Dharma Talk
1:15 Lunch
1:45 Outings/Rest/Exercise*
4:30 Zazen
6:30 Dinner
7:15  Zazen
8:15 Close

*Afternoon outings will be scheduled based on weather.