Name: Retreat - New York online
Start: 2027-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
Location: New York, New York

Question 1

Who is Martine Batchelor, and what does her training bring to an online retreat?

Accepted Answer

Martine Batchelor was born in France in 1953 and ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1975. She spent ten years in Korea studying Seon (Zen) under Master Kusan at Songgwang Sa monastery, and she also trained in nunneries in Taiwan and Japan. After returning her vows she studied mindfulness meditation in Europe. Her teaching is described as practical and precise, focused on mindfulness and compassion.

Question 2

Do I need to be in New York to attend this retreat?

Accepted Answer

No. The event is listed as "New York online", so it takes place over the internet and not at a physical venue. You can join from anywhere your connection allows. The organizer's listing doesn't name the video platform or the session structure, so check your booking confirmation for those details.

Question 3

What is the theme or practice focus of the New York online retreat?

Accepted Answer

The organizer's schedule lists this event without a title or description, so no specific theme has been published. Martine's wider work centers on mindfulness, compassion and Buddhist ethics, and her recent Bodhi College programs have paired mindfulness with the cultivation of compassion. Check the event page for a fuller description before you commit.

Question 4

Which of Martine Batchelor's books are worth reading beforehand?

Accepted Answer

"The Path of Compassion" explores Buddhism and ethics and is the most relevant to her teaching on compassion. "Women in Korean Zen" covers her Seon background. She also translated Master Kusan's "The Way of Korean Zen", which shows the tradition she trained in. None of these are required, but they give context for how she approaches practice.

Question 5

Will the retreat involve formal Zen practice because of her monastic background?

Accepted Answer

The listing doesn't say. Her Seon training is a foundation for her teaching, but she is known for practical, precise mindfulness and compassion work and not for rigid ritual. If you want to know whether this session includes Seon-style practice, check with the organizer.

Question 6

How do I book a place, and is there anything else I should confirm first?

Accepted Answer

The schedule doesn't give a price, registration link or capacity for this New York online event, so use the BrightStar event page or contact the organizer to book. Before booking, confirm the session length, whether recordings are offered, and whether another teacher is co-leading. The listing doesn't state any of these.

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