Three-Day Chan Retreat: Honoring Chan Master Sheng Yen (In-Person)

With GuoGu

February 6 - 8, 2026

Date and Time Details: The 3-day retreat begins on Friday, February 6th at 6pm (EST), and will conclude on Sunday, February 8th at noon. (EST)

Location: Offered in-person

Address: 1310 North Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL, USA

Contact: Tallahassee Chan Center
tallahassee.chan@gmail.com
8508882616

Donation

Camping – $165.00
Commuter – $150.00
Shared Dorm Housing (Bunk Bed Style) – $240.00

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🌿 This application is for in-person slots. For the online retreat, please register here.

This is our annual retreat to remember Master Sheng Yen. This year, instead of a Beginner’s Mind Retreat, we will hold a three-day intensive Chan retreat. Please note that the retreat starts early on Friday afternoon. It will include instructions for sitting and walking meditation, yoga exercises, Dharma talks, one-on-one interview with Dharma Teacher Guo Gu. Vegetarian meals will be provided.

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In-Person Retreat Guidelines:
The Tallahassee Chan Center has a limited number of beds reserved for retreatants in gender-separated housing. You are also welcome to commute in. We also have camping grounds for those who wish to stay on the 5-acre lot. If you wish to stay at the center before and/or after the retreat, please email us to make arrangements.

About the Teacher

GuoGu

GuoGu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, GuoGu moved to the United States and began studying with Chan Master […]

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Category : In-Person Retreat