Events
In-person
Gate of Sweet Nectar (in person and online)
Otter Creek Yoga 99 Maple St, Middlebury 05753, United StatesOn each New Moon of the month we chant the Gate of Sweet Nectar liturgy, calling out to all those who are feeling lost and left behind. We commit to bring our whole selves to all who are suffering in our world, including to those parts of ourselves that we think of as insufficient and […]
Dharma Reflection Kendo and Eisho (online and in person)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesWhen: Every Sunday Morning at 8:45 in the morning. Where: At Gather, 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury VT and online via Zoom. Details: This is a time to hear and discuss the benefits of Zen in our everyday lives. Zen teachers, Zen students, and guests offer their reflections for about 30 minutes. Community conversation about the […]
Community Zen: Bridging Divides and Strengthening Communities – March (online and in person)
GATHER 48 Merchants Row, Middlebury, VT, United StatesJoin us for a half-day introduction to Community Zen, a practice of bringing people together to bridge divides, foster connection, and strengthen our communities. This retreat is designed for people who are actively engaged in their communities—whether through volunteering, donating, nonprofit work, local business, activism, or community leadership—and are looking for ways to deepen their […]
Street Retreat Washington D.C. – September 2025
September 18 - 21, 2025 Join us on the streets of Washington, D.C., for our October Street Retreat Led by Joshin Byrnes, Guiding Teacher, Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community and Bob Ertman, Guiding Teacher, Silver Spring Zendo/One Heart Sangha *This street plunge will proceed barring unforeseen spikes in Covid among vaccinated people. You must be […]