Programs & Retreats
june
Event Details
Satori in Torrey Retreat Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi June 26 - 30, 2019 Torrey, Utah You are invited to join Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi for an
Event Details
Satori in Torrey Retreat
Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi
June 26 – 30, 2019
Torrey, Utah
You are invited to join Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi for an intimate Satori in Torrey Retreat – there will be meditation, shared meals, work practice, outings in nature, Dharma talks, and opportunity for interview with the teacher, beginning at 6 pm on Wednesday evening and ending after dinner on Saturday evening.
The Satori in Torrey Retreat offers a profound and enriching experience set in the vast and spacious beauty of Torrey, Utah. Practitioners who have received or are preparing to receive the Precepts will especially benefit from this three-day immersion in Zen practice at the Torrey Zendo.
$349 Two Arrows Zen Members
$399 General Admission
Please CLICK HERE for our Refund and Cancellation Policy.
TWO ARROWS ZEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarships and work-trade in service to the community help us to offer partial tuition reductions to young practitioners and Two Arrows Zen members who are recent graduates, or those with life-stage limited income or long-distance travel costs.
Please consider making a donation at registration to support our scholarship and work-trade practitioners attending Spring Sesshin. All contributions will be applied directly to support all categories of participation and to encourage diversity in our community of practice.
TRAVEL
Torrey is 215 miles from Salt Lake City which is the nearest airport. Plan for 4 hours of travel time between SLC to Torrey. Everyone is responsible for their own transportation. We put registrants in touch with each other to facilitate ride shares via the Carpool App. CLICK HERE to link to the Carpool App.
Arrival
The retreat opens with check-in and social time at 4:00 pm. Dinner is served at 6:00 pm, followed by orientation and an evening sit.
Departure
The retreat closes at noon on Sunday, June 30. If necessary, those traveling from a distance will be able to leave on Sunday morning to catch flights. We request that practitioners from SLC plan to stay through Sunday morning, ending at noon.
LODGING
The event registration page includes the opportunity to reserve space at the Sangha House or to request onsite camping.
TWO ARROWS ZEN SANGHA HOUSE
Two Arrows Zen maintains a beautiful Sangha House in Torrey, a short drive from the Zendo. Shared dormitory-style lodging is $35/night. Located in the Sleeping Rainbow area just north of Torrey, you will enjoy an exquisite view of the red rock cliffs and a comfortable, spacious living space, and two full baths with tubs. Bedding, towels, and Internet service are included. The Sangha House is located about 3 miles from the Zendo and is a lovely bike ride, a 30-minute walk, or a 5-minute drive.
CAMPING
Tent camping on an adjacent property is available for participants with a reservation ($10/night). Campers have access to the bathhouse with showers. You will need to provide all your own camping equipment. We are not able to accommodate RVs or pop-up campers.
Camping and RV sites are available at Sand Creek Camp and RV operated by Leslie and Harry Eubanks, a five-minute walk from the Torrey Zendo. Call directly to make reservations. For more information: http://www.sandcreekrv.com, Phone: 435-425-3577.
OTHER LODGING OPTIONS
There are also many moderately priced motels and cabin rentals in and near Torrey. Late June is high season, so book your lodging early. For current listings and availability consult Trip Advisor or similar sites. AirBnB and VRBO are also good sources for lodging in Torrey and nearby locations in Wayne County.
We can recommend these AirBnB listings with friends of Two Arrows Zen:
Lodging open in April within a five-minute walk of the Zendo, are:
- Sand Creek Camp & RV (cabins too)
- Torrey Trading Post Cabins
- Capitol Reef Inn
- Austin’s Chuck Wagon Motel
- Motel Torrey
MEALS
You will enjoy three healthy and nutritious meals a day during the retreat. Coffee, tea and snacks are included.
Special Diet Requests
Meals are vegetarian-based, with other protein options at most meals. 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.
We regret we are not able to prepare special meals for individuals or provide refrigerated food storage in the kitchen. There are extra coolers if you bring items that need to be stored on ice. There is a general convenience store in Torrey for snacks and personal items. The nearest grocery store is an 18-mile drive.
SCHEDULE (subject to revision)
Wednesday, Arrival Day
4:00 Check-in, social time
6:00 Dinner
7:15 Zazen
8:30 Close
Typical Daily Schedule
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
1:00 Lunch
1:30 Outing
4:00 Zazen
6:00 Dinner
7:15 Zazen
8:30 Close
Time
26 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 30 (Sunday) 12:00 pm MST
july
13jul7:30 am2:00 pmDay of Zen7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Event Details
July 13, 2019 7:30 am - 2:00 pm Artspace Zendo 230 South 500 West, Suite 155, SLC For beginners, a Day of Zen with Michael Mugaku Zimmerman is an opportunity to learn about
Event Details
July 13, 2019
7:30 am – 2:00 pm
Artspace Zendo
230 South 500 West, Suite 155, SLC
For beginners, a Day of Zen with Michael Mugaku Zimmerman is an opportunity to learn about meditation in a supportive atmosphere. For people familiar with sitting meditation (zazen), a Day of Zen will provide a space for deepening that practice. Meditation practice sitting in a chair is entirely acceptable. You will receive posture and breath instruction — the essence of Zen practice. Participants will:
- Engage in sitting and walking meditation.
- Listen to a Dharma talk and receive meditation instruction.
- Have the opportunity for an individual interview with the teacher (dokusan).
- Enjoy a healthy and delicious lunch we provide, with a vegetarian option.
Registration is limited to 22 participants.
$15 TAZ BC Members
$30 TAZ Members
$40 Non-members
Parking is easy at Artspace with our free parking sticker. If it is your first visit, please ask a volunteer for your sticker and immediately place it at the top of your front windshield, on the driver’s side. You may park in signed visitor spaces (40-59) at the front of the building, or in the Macaroni Flats parking lot to the south. Towing/booting is strictly enforced for reserved resident parking in the south lot and at the front and back of the building. Click HERE for a map view.
SCHEDULE
Please arrive by 7:30 am
| 7:30 – 7:45 am | Coffee, tea |
| 7:45 – 8:00 am | Orientation |
| 8:00 am -1:00 pm | Program |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch and Sangha Social |
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
28julallday24augSummer Practice in Torrey with Musho Roshi(All Day)
Event Details
Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi is in residence in Torrey in July and August. We set aside August as time for Sangha practice together with a daily schedule of zazen, work
Event Details
Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi is in residence in Torrey in July and August. We set aside August as time for Sangha practice together with a daily schedule of zazen, work practice, and study. In traditional Zen training a practice period like this is called an Ango, which means “peaceful dwelling.” It is also a training period for senior monks, culminating in the Shuso Hossen ceremony in mid-August. The Summer Practice period in Torrey is from Sunday, July 28 – Saturday, August 24.
Summer Practice Days: July 28 – August 6; August 19 – 24.
Musho Roshi’s Sangha Retreat, The Third Treasure, is August 7-17. MORE INFORMATION
Typical Schedule (Monday – Friday)
6:30 Zazen
8:00 Morning Service
8:25 Breakfast & Community Meeting
9:00 Samu
11:00 Dharma Talk or Group Practice
1:00 Lunch
1:30 Personal time
5:30 Zazen
The program requires a nominal daily fee, which includes breakfast and lunch (M-F). Participants may self-organize outings and shared meals outside the Ango schedule.
The evening sit at 5:30 pm will be open to the public during the Practice period, except during retreat dates, August 7-17.
Please CONTACT US to register for Summer Practice days.
Time
July 28 (Sunday) - August 24 (Saturday)
august
28julallday24augSummer Practice in Torrey with Musho Roshi(All Day)
Event Details
Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi is in residence in Torrey in July and August. We set aside August as time for Sangha practice together with a daily schedule of zazen, work
Event Details
Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi is in residence in Torrey in July and August. We set aside August as time for Sangha practice together with a daily schedule of zazen, work practice, and study. In traditional Zen training a practice period like this is called an Ango, which means “peaceful dwelling.” It is also a training period for senior monks, culminating in the Shuso Hossen ceremony in mid-August. The Summer Practice period in Torrey is from Sunday, July 28 – Saturday, August 24.
Summer Practice Days: July 28 – August 6; August 19 – 24.
Musho Roshi’s Sangha Retreat, The Third Treasure, is August 7-17. MORE INFORMATION
Typical Schedule (Monday – Friday)
6:30 Zazen
8:00 Morning Service
8:25 Breakfast & Community Meeting
9:00 Samu
11:00 Dharma Talk or Group Practice
1:00 Lunch
1:30 Personal time
5:30 Zazen
The program requires a nominal daily fee, which includes breakfast and lunch (M-F). Participants may self-organize outings and shared meals outside the Ango schedule.
The evening sit at 5:30 pm will be open to the public during the Practice period, except during retreat dates, August 7-17.
Please CONTACT US to register for Summer Practice days.
Time
July 28 (Sunday) - August 24 (Saturday)
07augallday17The Third Treasure: The Practice of Community, Sangha Retreat with Musho Roshi(All Day)
Event Details
Dragon Heart Sangha Practice Retreat with Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi by invitation. Public registration will open if space is available The Third Treasure: The Practice of Community with Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi August 7
Event Details
Dragon Heart Sangha Practice Retreat with Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi by invitation.
Public registration will open if space is available
The Third Treasure: The Practice of Community
with Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi
August 7 – 17, 2018
Two Arrows Zen Torrey Zendo
57 South 300 West, Torrey, Utah
Members of the Dragon Heart Sangha are invited to join Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi for The Third Treasure: The Practice of Community, an exploration into the intimacy of sangha and what it means to “be for each other.”
We will meditate in the mornings and evenings, and in the afternoons, practice skills to strengthen our relationships and grow our capacity for clear, dynamic, and enlivening interactions in the context of a practice community.
Outings into the natural beauty of Capitol Reef National Park and other locations will be an essential part of your experience.
This is an essential Sangha Retreat for all formal students and for anyone who desires to practice in-depth with Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi. This retreat is part of the Summer Ango practice intensive and features elements of Zen practice and ritual training for senior monks, culminating in the Shuso Hossenshiki (Dharma Combat) ceremony on August 17. Two other ceremonies are scheduled during the retreat: Shukke Tokkudo (monk’s ordination) on Sunday, August 11; and the Jukai ceremony on Friday, August 16, when new practitioners receive the Precepts.
Over the course of the retreat, Musho Sensei will engage the four pillars of Integral practice: cognition, meditation, shadow, and body. You will:
- Engage the forms of Zen practice, including daily Zazen, Zen services, and ceremonies.
- Discover Integrally-informed relationship practices.
- Connect with a community of Integral practitioners committed to open, authentic communication.
- Enjoy outings in the beautiful red-rock country of Southern Utah
- Participate in one-on-one interviews with Musho Roshi.
- Enjoy delicious, healthy meals (with vegetarian options) prepared by our excellent kitchen.
Space is limited to 45 participants and we expect the retreat will fill quickly.
We are unable to hold a space without a deposit or full payment.
Please register as soon as possible.
PLACE A DEPOSIT TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE $500
(refundable until 6/23/19)
TWO ARROWS ZEN MEMBERS $1099
GENERAL ADMISSION $1259
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Please CLICK HERE for our Refund and Cancellation Policy.
TWO ARROWS ZEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarships and work-trade in service to the community help us to offer partial tuition reductions to young practitioners and Two Arrows Zen members who are recent graduates, or those with life-stage limited income or long-distance travel costs.
Please consider making a donation at registration to support our scholarship and work-trade practitioners attending Spring Sesshin. All contributions will be applied directly to support all categories of participation and to encourage diversity in our community of practice.
WORK-TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
Two Arrows Zen members who are full-time students or recent graduates, and those under 30 may request to contribute work-trade in service to the community in exchange for partial tuition reduction. Work-trade may include early arrival or late departure to help with set up and closing, as well as extra shifts in addition to the samu period. Worktrade Application
FAMILY PARTICIPATION
We cherish our diverse, multigenerational Sangha. A limited number of families with children attend with permission from Musho Roshi. Parents must register with a partner or be accompanied by a child care support person. The program sessions do not include childcare or children’s activities. (This option is open only to current Sangha members.)
TRAVEL
Torrey is 215 miles from Salt Lake City which is the nearest airport. Plan for 4 hours of driving time between SLC to Torrey; there is no public transportation. Everyone is responsible for their own travel to and from Torrey. To assist, we will put registrants in touch with each other to facilitate ride shares. CLICK HERE to link to the Carpool App.
Arrival
The retreat opens with check-in at 4:00 pm, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Staff, monks, and work-trade participants will receive a separate pre-retreat prep schedule.
Departure
Your registration is a commitment to stay through the close on Saturday evening, August 17. You may depart on Sunday morning, August 18.
In a change from prior years, we will formally close the retreat on Saturday evening. Monks are requested to stay for a work period and closing session on Sunday morning, ending at noon.
MEALS
You will enjoy three healthy and nutritious meals a day during the retreat. Coffee, tea and snacks are included.
Special Diet Requests
Meals are vegetarian-based, with other protein options at most meals. 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.
We regret we are not able to prepare special meals for individuals or provide refrigerated food storage in the kitchen. There are extra coolers if you bring items that need to be stored on ice. There is a general convenience store in Torrey for snacks and personal items. The nearest full-service grocery store is an 18-mile drive.
WEATHER AND LOGISTICS
Summer is beautiful in Torrey. We will enjoy the longest days of the year, 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 require driving 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.
LODGING INFORMATION
TWO ARROWS ZEN SANGHA HOUSE
Two Arrows Zen maintains a beautiful Sangha House in Torrey, a short drive from the Zendo. Shared dormitory-style lodging is $35/night. Located in the Sleeping Rainbow area just north of Torrey, the Sangha House has an exquisite view of the red rock cliffs and offers comfortable, spacious living space, and two full baths with tubs. Bedding, towels, and Internet service are included. The Sangha House is located about 3 miles from the Zendo and is a lovely bike ride, a 30-minute walk, or a 5-minute driv
Email admin(at)twoarrowszen.org or use the CONTACT PAGE after completing your registration to inquire about Sangha House availability.
CAMPING
On-site camping is reserved for monks, staff, and approved work-trade early arrivals.
Camping for other retreat participants is at Sand Creek Camp and RV operated by Leslie and Harry Eubanks, a five-minute walk from the Boulder Mountain Zendo in Torrey. Call directly to make reservations.
http://www.sandcreekrv.com
Phone: 435-425-3577
info@sandcreekrv.com
OTHER LODGING OPTIONS
There are also many moderately priced motels and cabin rentals in and near Torrey. We recommend that you book your lodging early. For current listings and availability consult Trip Advisor or similar sites. AirBnB and VRBO are also good sources for lodging in Torrey and nearby locations in Wayne County.
We can recommend these AirBnB listings with friends of Two Arrows Zen:
Lodging within a five-minute walk of the Zendo, are:
- Sand Creek Camp & RV (cabins too)
- Torrey Trading Post Cabins
- Capitol Reef Inn
- Austin’s Chuck Wagon Motel
- Motel Torrey
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Ceremonies
Shukke Tokkudo: monk’s ordination, Sunday, August 11, 7:30 pm.
Jukai: receiving the Precepts, Friday, August 16, 7:30 pm.
Shuso Hossenshiki: Dharma Combat, Saturday, August 17, 5:00 pm.
Sunday, Arrival Day
TBA Retreat Prep (monks, staff, & work-trade)
4:00 Check-in (all participants)
6:00 Dinner
7:15 Zazen
8:30 Close
Typical Daily Schedule
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
1:00 Lunch
Alternate days: 1:45 Outing
Alternate days: 3:30 Embodiment
4:00 Zazen
6:00 Dinner
7:15 Zazen
8:30 Close
Time
august 7 (Wednesday) - 17 (Saturday)
10aug7:30 am2:00 pmDay of Zen7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Event Details
August 10, 2019 7:30 am - 2:00 pm Artspace Zendo 230 South 500 West, Suite 155, SLC For beginners, a Day of Zen with Michael Mugaku Zimmerman is an opportunity to learn about
Event Details
August 10, 2019
7:30 am – 2:00 pm
Artspace Zendo
230 South 500 West, Suite 155, SLC
For beginners, a Day of Zen with Michael Mugaku Zimmerman is an opportunity to learn about meditation in a supportive atmosphere. For people familiar with sitting meditation (zazen), a Day of Zen will provide a space for deepening that practice. Meditation practice sitting in a chair is entirely acceptable. You will receive posture and breath instruction — the essence of Zen practice. Participants will:
- Engage in sitting and walking meditation.
- Listen to a Dharma talk and receive meditation instruction.
- Have the opportunity for an individual interview with the teacher (dokusan).
- Enjoy a healthy and delicious lunch we provide, with a vegetarian option.
Registration is limited to 22 participants.
$15 TAZ BC Members
$30 TAZ Members
$40 Non-members
Parking is easy at Artspace with our free parking sticker. If it is your first visit, please ask a volunteer for your sticker and immediately place it at the top of your front windshield, on the driver’s side. You may park in signed visitor spaces (40-59) at the front of the building, or in the Macaroni Flats parking lot to the south. Towing/booting is strictly enforced for reserved resident parking in the south lot and at the front and back of the building. Click HERE for a map view.
SCHEDULE
Please arrive by 7:30 am
| 7:30 – 7:45 am | Coffee, tea |
| 7:45 – 8:00 am | Orientation |
| 8:00 am -1:00 pm | Program |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch and Sangha Social |
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
september
22sepallday29Sit As A Mountain Sesshin with Mugaku Roshi(All Day)
Event Details
Sit As A Mountain is Mugaku 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
Event Details
Sit As A Mountain is Mugaku 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.
MORE INFORMATION
Registration will open in June, 2019
Time
september 22 (Sunday) - 29 (Sunday)
november
Event Details
November 7-10, 2019 Artspace Zendo 230 South 500 West, Suite 155, SLC Join Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi for a unique weekend urban retreat at Artspace Zendo over four days. Full days include extended periods
Event Details
November 7-10, 2019
Artspace Zendo
230 South 500 West, Suite 155, SLC
Join Michael Mugaku Zimmerman Roshi for a unique weekend urban retreat at Artspace Zendo over four days.
Full days include extended periods of zazen, walking meditation in the city, shared work practice (samu), meals together, interview with the Teacher (Dokusan), and Dharma Talks. We recommend that you have attended a Day of Zen with Mugaku Roshi prior, or a similar multi-day meditation retreat with extended periods of meditative practice.
The program begins with dinner and orientation on Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 pm.
- Thursday: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Friday: 6:00 am – 8:45 pm
- Saturday: 6:00 am – 8:45 pm
- Sunday: 6:00 am – 10:00 am
$249 TAZ Members
$299 General Admission
Your registration affirms your commitment to attend all sessions, and to be available for the entire schedule. Space is limited to 22 participants.
Please see our Refund and Cancellation Policy
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE
Sesshin is a practice intensive with a strong emphasis on zazen and walking meditation. Sitting periods and long kinhin (walking meditation) are usually 30-35 minutes in sets of 2-3 periods per session. You will be given sitting meditation instruction throughout the retreat and will have an opportunity for an individual interview (Dokusan) with the Teacher.
The typical daily schedule for the Urban Retreat is:
6:15 Zazen
8:15 Walking Meditation
8:45 Breakfast
9:15 Community Meeting
9:30 Samu
11:00 Zazen
1:00 Meditative Walk & Lunch
4:30 Zazen & Dharma Talk
7:00 Dinner
7:30 Walking Meditation
8:30 Close
MEALS
You will enjoy healthy and nutritious meals during the retreat. Meals are largely vegetarian, with some other protein options at lunch.
The meditative walk on Friday or Saturday will include a vegetarian/vegan lunch at a local restaurant. The cost of the lunch is included in the retreat fee.
Main courses are mostly vegetarian with other protein options available at lunch. 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.
We regret we are not able to prepare special meals for individuals or provide refrigerated food storage in the kitchen.
PARKING
Parking is free at Artspace Zendo. Ask for a TAZ parking sticker to use Visitor parking spaces in front of the Artspace Building and parking in the Macaroni Flats lot next door to the south. The sticker is free and must be visible on the driver side windshield of your vehicle to assure that parking enforcement can see your authorization to park after hours and for extended periods.
Time
7 (Thursday) 6:00 pm - 10 (Sunday) 9:00 am MST
december
01decallday08Rohatsu Sesshin(All Day)
Event Details
Rohatsu Sesshin at the Torrey Zendo. Silent Zen meditation retreat in the red rock country of Southern Utah Plans for the 2019 Rohatsu Sesshin will be announced soon.
Event Details
Rohatsu Sesshin at the Torrey Zendo. Silent Zen meditation retreat in the red rock country of Southern Utah
Plans for the 2019 Rohatsu Sesshin will be announced soon.
Time
december 1 (Sunday) - 8 (Sunday)