New Beginnings 2024 Retreat @ One River Zen
New Beginnings 2024 | Weekend Meditation Retreat
Join us for a transformative journey that invites you to embrace the dawn of a new year with mindfulness and purpose. Immerse yourself in a weekend of meditation, self-discovery, and renewal as we navigate the path to fresh beginnings. We’ll spend the weekend cultivating a sense of inner peace, clarity, and resilience, setting the tone for a year filled with positive energy and personal growth.
This retreat is a way of aligning our heart and mind. It is an intensive Zen meditation retreat with a schedule that creates a deep environment for practice. Each day consists of zazen (seated meditation) and kinin (walking meditation), service and chanting (liturgy), personal interviews with the teachers, samu (work practice) and physical practice. We support each other in whole-hearted practice.
We practice in community, living dormitory-style in our beautiful Temple, a Queen Anne Victorian built in 1890, situated on the scenic banks of the Illinois River.
Participants can immerse themselves in nature - taking a walk along the river front or even take a short ride to Starved Rock State Park.
New Beginnings 2024| Weekend Meditation Retreat
January 19th @ 6P - January 21st @ 3P
Participate as a resident, a commuter, or join us online for this journey to experience your True Nature!
$179 residential - includes room & meals
$99 commuter - includes meals w/o room
$69 online participant
What People Are Saying
“I had the opportunity to participate in One River Zen meditation retreat. The historic home was very comfortable and all needs were met. Beautiful area overlooking the Illinois river and walking distance to Allen Park. Meditation, discussions and a chance to learn about yourself while connecting to new friends.
Great experience! “
— Cathy S.
“My weekend meditation retreat was an experience that I would recommend to everyone that has any level of interest in meditation and the practice of Zen Buddhism. Sensei Michael and Vanessa provide the perfect experience to escape the haste of life, slow down, and explore your inner self.”
— Brian E.
Find Your Spiritual Home
One River Zen is more than a retreat - it is a Zen Buddhist Temple with all the resources you need to deepen your practice and recognize your true potential.
After you attend a retreat, you can continue your practice with us in-person or at a distance. All of our core offerings are available online, including our transformational classes and regular daily meditation. You can even continue as a Zen Student and be a full-fledged member of the Sangha!
Questions?
Feel free to schedule some time with Sensei Michael Brunner, Founder of One River Zen. Sensei is a fully-empowered Soto Zen Buddhist Teacher & Priest who has been practicing for over fifteen years and can answer all of your questions and help you get started!