Howling Dragon Zen 2026 One-Day Retreats
with Jim Bastien
There will be eight one-day retreats (zazenkai) in 2026 on the following Saturdays: April 18, May 23, June 13, July 11, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21. For the one-day retreats, you are welcome to arrive the night before and/or stay the night of the retreat, departing the morning after the retreat, or you may simply come for the retreat day or part of the day. Please see the calendar for more detailed information.
If you are interested in attending a Howling Dragon Zen one day retreat please email daikan@icloud.com and ask to be placed on the mailing list for additional information.
Embodying the Dharma in Our Practice
May 2 ⋅ 9:30am - 4:30pm
with Paul Weiss
Click here for more information. To attend, please contact Paul at 207-374-7035 or paulweissdowneast@gmail.com.
Tea House Zen Women's Retreat
Saturday, May 9, 9am - 4pm
with Nancy Hathaway
For more information, click here. For more information or to register, please email TeaHouseZenMaine@gmail.com or text 207-400-0494.
Centered in the Middle of This! -
A Day of Meditation Practices
Saturday, June 20, 9am - 4 pm
with Nancy Hathaway
For more information or to register, please email TeaHouseZenMaine@gmail.com or text 207-400-0494.
Zen DownEast 2026 Retreats
Zen DownEast - Diane Fitzgerald, Spiritual Leader
There will be a seven-day retreat (sesshin) from Monday evening June 22 to Sunday morning, June 28, which you may attend in full or for one day or multiple days in a row. There will also be a four-day retreat on September 10-13.
For more information, click here. If you are interested in attending a 2026 retreat, please email dianeshoshin@gmail.com for additional information.
Loving Kindness for All -
A day of loving kindness practices from different Buddhist traditions around the world where Nancy has studied.
Saturday, July 18, 9am - 4pm
with Nancy Hathaway
For more information or to register, please email TeaHouseZenMaine@gmail.com or text 207-400-0494.
Strengthening the Heart of Compassion
Saturday, August 1, 2026 ⋅ 9:30am – 4:30pm
With Paul Weiss
Click here for more information.
To attend, please contact Paul at 207-374-7035 or paulweissdowneast@gmail.com