Daily Meditation Offerings
Midday Meditation
Join us for silent meditation sessions Monday through Saturday.
Midday Meditation
Join us for silent meditation sessions Monday through Saturday.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Sunday Morning Meditation and Dharma Talk
Join us online or in-person for our Sunday morning meditation.
Sunday Morning Meditation and Dharma Talk
Join us online or in-person for our Sunday morning meditation.
Monday Evening Meditation and Dharma Talk
Join us on Monday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Monday Evening Meditation and Dharma Talk
Join us on Monday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Sunday Morning Meditation and Dharma Talk
Join us online or in-person for our Sunday morning meditation.
Sunday Morning Meditation and Dharma Talk
Join us online or in-person for our Sunday morning meditation.
Monday Evening Meditation and Dharma Talk
Join us on Monday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Monday Evening Meditation and Dharma Talk
Join us on Monday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Monday Evening Meditation and Dharma Talk
Join us on Monday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Monday Evening Meditation and Dharma Talk
Join us on Monday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Wednesday Evening Meditation
Join us on Wednesday evenings for a community gathering, meditation, and dharma talk.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Zendo Practice for Beginners
If you are new to Zen meditation, please join experienced Zen students for guidance in Soto Zen sitting posture for zazen and kinhin, walking meditation.
Monthly Community Groups
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Care for Caregivers Support Group | Online Only
A support group for people coping with the complexity and stress of caring for others.
Care for Caregivers Support Group | Online Only
A support group for people coping with the complexity and stress of caring for others.
Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion. The first Friday of the month, 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion. The first Friday of the month, 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Care for Caregivers Support Group | Online Only
A support group for people coping with the complexity and stress of caring for others.
Care for Caregivers Support Group | Online Only
A support group for people coping with the complexity and stress of caring for others.
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Care for Caregivers Support Group | Online Only
A support group for people coping with the complexity and stress of caring for others.
Care for Caregivers Support Group | Online Only
A support group for people coping with the complexity and stress of caring for others.
Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion. The first Friday of the month, 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Serenity Sangha
Serenity Sangha is a sober meditation community with a Buddhist approach to inter fellowship recovery. Each meeting will begin with a 15 minute meditation, followed by a Buddhist teaching, sharing and discussion. The first Friday of the month, 6:30pm-7:45pm.
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Wisdom Sangha
We will meet online via Zoom the second Friday of each month from 6:30pm-7:30pm to explore the themes and realities of aging, to include....
Care for Caregivers Support Group | Online Only
A support group for people coping with the complexity and stress of caring for others.
Care for Caregivers Support Group | Online Only
A support group for people coping with the complexity and stress of caring for others.
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Women's Council | Online Only
Join us on the third Friday of each month for the Women’s Council, an online gathering dedicated to exploring the impact of gender-based discrimination in our lives and uncovering pathways to compassionate action.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Men's Council | In Person Only
The Men’s Council will explore what it means to be a human being socialized as a man using an approach that is grounded in the dharma.
Classes, Workshops & Retreats
October Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
October Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
November Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
November Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
Contemplative Medicine Fellowship Info Session
An online discussion about the Contemplative Medicine Fellowship — a twelve-month training for medical professionals who want to lead change in the culture of care.
Contemplative Medicine Fellowship Info Session
An online discussion about the Contemplative Medicine Fellowship — a twelve-month training for medical professionals who want to lead change in the culture of care.
December Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
December Half-Day Retreat 2025
Silently engaging in sitting and walking meditation, hearing a dharma talk, and connecting with community are wonderful ways to spend a Saturday morning.
New Year's Eve Sit | Online & In-Person
Join us for an evening of sitting meditation, a dharma talk by our guiding teachers, and the ringing of the great bell 108 times to welcome in the new year.
New Year's Eve Sit | Online & In-Person
Join us for an evening of sitting meditation, a dharma talk by our guiding teachers, and the ringing of the great bell 108 times to welcome in the new year.
Beginner's Mind Sesshin 2026
A Winter Silent Retreat of Wholehearted Practice at the Garrison Institute
Beginner's Mind Sesshin 2026
A Winter Silent Retreat of Wholehearted Practice at the Garrison Institute
Foundations in Contemplative Care ~ Online Information Session
The Guiding Teachers and alumni of the Foundations in Contemplative Care training invite you to a free discussion of the different aspects of the nine-month program.
Foundations in Contemplative Care ~ Online Information Session
The Guiding Teachers and alumni of the Foundations in Contemplative Care training invite you to a free discussion of the different aspects of the nine-month program.
Early Application Deadline - Contemplative Medicine Fellowship
Apply now to receive $1,000 tuition credit for the Contemplative Medicine Fellowship, an evidence-based, twelve-month training for physicians, APRNs, and PAs who want to integrate and apply a contemplative approach to their practice of medicine.
Early Application Deadline - Contemplative Medicine Fellowship
Apply now to receive $1,000 tuition credit for the Contemplative Medicine Fellowship, an evidence-based, twelve-month training for physicians, APRNs, and PAs who want to integrate and apply a contemplative approach to their practice of medicine.
Early Application Deadline - Foundations in Contemplative Care
Apply by May 11, 2025 for a $300 tuition credit
Early Application Deadline - Foundations in Contemplative Care
Apply by May 11, 2025 for a $300 tuition credit
Contemplative Medicine Fellowship
The Contemplative Medicine Fellowship is an evidence-based twelve-month training for physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants who want to integrate and apply a contemplative approach to their practice of medicine.
Contemplative Medicine Fellowship
The Contemplative Medicine Fellowship is an evidence-based twelve-month training for physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants who want to integrate and apply a contemplative approach to their practice of medicine.
Foundations in Contemplative Care
Foundations in Contemplative Care is a transformational 9-month training for integrating spiritual practice with care.
Foundations in Contemplative Care
Foundations in Contemplative Care is a transformational 9-month training for integrating spiritual practice with care.
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