Nine Days of Stillness and Insight (Online)

Join us for an immersive nine-day online retreat guided by Chan teacher Guo Gu, running Wednesday, May 27 through Thursday, June 4. This extended retreat invites sustained depth, continuity, and stabilization through sitting, walking, and restorative movement practices — all from the quiet of your own home. No prior retreat experience is required. This online retreat is held in tandem with our summer residency program.

Note: If you see a schedule listing a 6:00 PM start, that time applies to in-person retreatants only (registration and dinner). The online orientation and retreat programming begin at 7:00 PM.

For schedules, see our weekly calendar and the daily schedule.

The retreat follows our standard intensive retreat schedule, adapted across nine consecutive days. Each day includes alternating periods of sitting meditation, standing yoga, and walking meditation. There will be no interviews.

How to Engage with an Online Retreat

Prior to the program, participants will receive guidance on setting up an at-home practice space, daily expectations, and recommended levels of engagement for a longer retreat format.

Below are suggested daily schedules that have worked well for previous online retreatants. Colored dots indicate which sessions are recommended for each participation level:

• 🟢 Extended Practice — A sustainable rhythm for those working or occupied during the day.
• 🟠 Deeper Practice — For practitioners seeking longer, quieter stretches of continuous practice.
• 🔴 Full Retreat — Full-time commitment across all sessions for the entire nine days; appropriate for those able to maintain strong structure and discipline at home.