Residential Training is available all year round. Our hope is that anyone who comes into training will have a chance to see for themselves the benefits of quieting the mind and opening the heart. We hope that you can join us.

Residential training at Great Vow Zen Monastery is ongoing, so if the summer dates are not workable for you, you could apply to come at a different time. Our usual fee is $500/month, and it does cost us to offer these programs, so donations during the summer months (or any other time) are very much appreciated. Please consider whether you might be able to donate some amount to help cover the cost of your stay and/or to support our ongoing efforts.

Residents are fully involved in daily meditation (zazen), shared vegetarian meals, and community activities. They participate in all meditation retreats, and participate in or staff all weekend retreats and workshops. Residents also meet with each of the teachers individually in private interview (sanzen). We have two week-long meditation retreats (sesshin) and two weekend events happening during this summer training period. See our Calendar of Events. Those applying should be aware that there is very little free time during the week.

We will follow our regular schedule for the month of July and our relaxed schedule for the month of August.

Morning and evening zazen consist of two or four 25 minute periods of meditation. Benches, chairs, and an assortment of meditation cushions are available. Those in the Zendo (meditation hall) are welcome to stand at any time if they are drowsy or extremely uncomfortable.

On Wednesday evenings we have a class on a Buddhist theme and there is no zazen. On Sunday mornings residents participate in a program of meditation and Dharma talk for the public from 10:00am to 2:00pm. From 2:00pm Sunday until 4:00am Tuesday morning there are no scheduled activities and residents are welcome to leave the monastery grounds or spend time at the monastery as they wish.

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For an application or more information about this program contact:

Kojun Hull
kojun@greatvow.org
P.O. Box 368
Clatskanie, OR 97016

503-728-0654