Gateway to Chan Hybrid Retreat

Gateway to Chan Hybrid Retreat is a meditation retreat in the Chan (Chinese Zen) tradition, led by Guo Gu at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies in Barre, Vermont. It is offered in a hybrid format, so you can practice on site in central Vermont or take part online.

What to Expect

The retreat is built around sitting meditation in 30-minute periods. Between them, mindful yoga and walking meditation break up the sitting, so the day moves between stillness and gentle movement. The aim is to deepen an existing practice through this steady rhythm, with Chan as the framework.

About Guo Gu

Guo Gu leads this Chan retreat, which gives the program its grounding in the Chan tradition.

The Setting

The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies is in Barre, Vermont, a quiet New England setting suited to a contemplative retreat. Those joining online take part in the same program from home.