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    • 10 Jan 2026
    • 31 Jan 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    Introduction to Big Mind Zen with Genpo Roshi

    4-Class Series


    Four Consecutive Saturdays

    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Hawaii Time (HST)

    11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Pacific Time (PST) 

    Embark on a Transformative Journey into Zen and the

    Big Mind!

    Are you yearning for clarity, inner peace, and a deeper connection with yourself? Join us for an enlightening workshop led by Zen Master Genpo Roshi, the visionary founder of the Big Mind Process, where you’ll delve into the profound teachings of Zen.

    In this immersive experience, you’ll uncover the core principles of Zen and Big Mind that can seamlessly integrate attentiveness, mindfulness and tranquility into your everyday life. 

    What to Expect

    Discover the Big Mind Process: This unique approach will help you easily tap into different facets of your consciousness, allowing you to unlock your true potential.

    Engage in Guided Meditations: Participate in meditative practices that deepen your awareness and foster a stronger connection to yourself and those around you.

    Participate in Meaningful Discussion: Learn to practice the Big Mind Process as a way to be in touch with various aspects within you and have insights and reflections that enrich your understanding of Zen and your personal journey.

    Who Should Attend?

    This workshop is ideal for beginners, the curious, and the very serious dedicated to exploring Zen and Big Mind principles. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to elevate your personal growth, this experience is for you.

    Don’t miss this great opportunity to transform your mind and heart. Reserve your spot today and take bold steps toward a more mindful, fulfilling life—free from the constraints of fear and anxiety. Join us in this journey to a deeper understanding of yourself!

    • 13 Jan 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Zoom Video Conference (Times are Hawaii Time)
    Register

    Living Zen with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers


    Living Zen are special Zoom classes with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers, Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi, Mary Ellen Jisho Sloan Roshi, and Alexandra Mushin Gericke Sensei, and Charlotte Jigen Juul Sensei in rotation. 

    It's a time to ask your Zen practice questions and share your experiences with everyone in the group. Each of Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers has a wealth of experience and will offer their unique perspectives to help guide you on your Zen path.

    Open to the Public for a $25.00 suggested donation.

    These classes are included in all Student Path subscriptions. Students will receive notifications and Zoom links automatically via email and do not have to register.

    For information on Membership Paths click here
    • 18 Jan 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    Sunday Public Talk with

    Genpo Roshi


    Sunday, January 18, 2026

    9:00 AM Hawaii Time (HST)

    11:00 AM Pacific Time (PST)

    • 20 Jan 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Zoom Video Conference (Times are Hawaii Time)
    Register

    Living Zen with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers


    Living Zen are special Zoom classes with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers, Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi, Mary Ellen Jisho Sloan Roshi, and Alexandra Mushin Gericke Sensei, Charlotte Jigen Juul Sensei and Kamie Keiyaku Buddemeier Sensei in rotation. 

    It's a time to ask your Zen practice questions and share your experiences with everyone in the group. Each of Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers has a wealth of experience and will offer their unique perspectives to help guide you on your Zen path.

    Open to the Public for a $25.00 suggested donation.

    These classes are included in all Student Path subscriptions. Students will receive notifications and Zoom links automatically via email and do not have to register.

    For information on Membership Paths click here
    • 26 Jan 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online
    Register

    Sangha Monks Meeting

    A Monthly Space for Practice, Connection, and Mutual Support

    4th Monday of the Month 

    We welcome anyone who has received Shukke Tokudo or Bodhisattva Vows to join this monthly group of ‘Sangha Monks’. This meeting series is an opportunity to connect with fellow monks to share with each other about what it means to be a monk in a non-monastic setting, and to explore the challenges and opportunities involved with maintaining practice in our daily lives. The intention of the group is to create a regular meeting space to support one another, to support Genpo Roshi and other teachers, and to support the sangha.

    • 27 Jan 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Zoom Video Conference (Times are Hawaii Time)
    Register

    Living Zen with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers


    Living Zen are special Zoom classes with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers, Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi, Mary Ellen Jisho Sloan Roshi, and Alexandra Mushin Gericke Sensei, Charlotte Jigen Juul Sensei and Kamie Keiyaku Buddemeier Sensei in rotation. 

    It's a time to ask your Zen practice questions and share your experiences with everyone in the group. Each of Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers has a wealth of experience and will offer their unique perspectives to help guide you on your Zen path.

    Open to the Public for a $25.00 suggested donation.

    These classes are included in all Student Path subscriptions. Students will receive notifications and Zoom links automatically via email and do not have to register.

    For information on Membership Paths click here
    • 3 Feb 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Zoom Video Conference (Times are Hawaii Time)
    Register

    Living Zen with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers


    Living Zen are special Zoom classes with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers, Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi, Mary Ellen Jisho Sloan Roshi, and Alexandra Mushin Gericke Sensei, Charlotte Jigen Juul Sensei and Kamie Keiyaku Buddemeier Sensei in rotation. 

    It's a time to ask your Zen practice questions and share your experiences with everyone in the group. Each of Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers has a wealth of experience and will offer their unique perspectives to help guide you on your Zen path.

    Open to the Public for a $25.00 suggested donation.

    These classes are included in all Student Path subscriptions. Students will receive notifications and Zoom links automatically via email and do not have to register.

    For information on Membership Paths click here
    • 3 Feb 2026
    • 24 Feb 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    Introduction to Big Mind Zen with Genpo Roshi

    4-Class Series


    Four Consecutive Tuesdays in February

    Embark on a Transformative Journey into Zen and the

    Big Mind!

    Are you yearning for clarity, inner peace, and a deeper connection with yourself? Join us for an enlightening workshop led by Zen Master Genpo Roshi, the visionary founder of the Big Mind Process, where you’ll delve into the profound teachings of Zen.

    In this immersive experience, you’ll uncover the core principles of Zen and Big Mind that can seamlessly integrate attentiveness, mindfulness and tranquility into your everyday life. 

    What to Expect

    Discover the Big Mind Process: This unique approach will help you easily tap into different facets of your consciousness, allowing you to unlock your true potential.

    Engage in Guided Meditations: Participate in meditative practices that deepen your awareness and foster a stronger connection to yourself and those around you.

    Participate in Meaningful Discussion: Learn to practice the Big Mind Process as a way to be in touch with various aspects within you and have insights and reflections that enrich your understanding of Zen and your personal journey.

    Who Should Attend?

    This workshop is ideal for beginners, the curious, and the very serious dedicated to exploring Zen and Big Mind principles. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to elevate your personal growth, this experience is for you.

    Don’t miss this great opportunity to transform your mind and heart. Reserve your spot today and take bold steps toward a more mindful, fulfilling life—free from the constraints of fear and anxiety. Join us in this journey to a deeper understanding of yourself!

    • 7 Feb 2026
    • 21 Feb 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Online

    Loss and Grief — and Zen
    with Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi


    This is an opportunity to share and explore our experiences of loss and grief and their relation to our Zen practice. The losses we experience come in many forms, not only persons and relationships but pets, health, jobs, possessions. Rather than a course about an abstract or impersonal subject, these classes address our personal experiences and the questions that arise from them — questions which many if not all of us Zen practitioners have faced or are facing in our own lives. 

    "I feel you’re bringing the heart of Zen and you’re manifesting it in the Loss and Grief class….  I feel it’s something really important you’ve added to the Sangha.  It goes beyond ego, beyond personal, pride and jealousy and all that stuff, it goes beyond. It's just human to human. It's just real. It's authentic, genuine.”      — Genpo Roshi

    Registration Opening Soon

    • 10 Feb 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Zoom Video Conference (Times are Hawaii Time)
    Register

    Living Zen with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers


    Living Zen are special Zoom classes with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers, Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi, Mary Ellen Jisho Sloan Roshi, and Alexandra Mushin Gericke Sensei, Charlotte Jigen Juul Sensei and Kamie Keiyaku Buddemeier Sensei in rotation. 

    It's a time to ask your Zen practice questions and share your experiences with everyone in the group. Each of Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers has a wealth of experience and will offer their unique perspectives to help guide you on your Zen path.

    Open to the Public for a $25.00 suggested donation.

    These classes are included in all Student Path subscriptions. Students will receive notifications and Zoom links automatically via email and do not have to register.

    For information on Membership Paths click here
    • 17 Feb 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Zoom Video Conference (Times are Hawaii Time)
    Register

    Living Zen with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers


    Living Zen are special Zoom classes with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers, Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi, Mary Ellen Jisho Sloan Roshi, and Alexandra Mushin Gericke Sensei, Charlotte Jigen Juul Sensei and Kamie Keiyaku Buddemeier Sensei in rotation.  

    It's a time to ask your Zen practice questions and share your experiences with everyone in the group. Each of Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers has a wealth of experience and will offer their unique perspectives to help guide you on your Zen path.

    Open to the Public for a $25.00 suggested donation.

    These classes are included in all Student Path subscriptions. Students will receive notifications and Zoom links automatically via email and do not have to register.

    For information on Membership Paths click here
    • 22 Feb 2026
    • Historic Avenues, Salt Lake City, UT & Online Zoom Meeting

    Zazenkai

    A Day of Sitting Meditation


    Sunday, February 22

    Salt Lake City, UT

    In-person & Online


    More information available soon

    • 23 Feb 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 27 Feb 2026
    • 11:30 AM
    • Online via Zoom
    • 10
    Register

    5-Day Big Heart Online Virtual Retreat with Genpo Roshi

    Turning Drama to Dharma in Your Life 

    More information coming soon! 

    • 24 Feb 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Zoom Video Conference (Times are Hawaii Time)
    Register

    Living Zen with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers


    Living Zen are special Zoom classes with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers, Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi, Mary Ellen Jisho Sloan Roshi, and Alexandra Mushin Gericke Sensei, Charlotte Jigen Juul Sensei and Kamie Keiyaku Buddemeier Sensei in rotation. 

    It's a time to ask your Zen practice questions and share your experiences with everyone in the group. Each of Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers has a wealth of experience and will offer their unique perspectives to help guide you on your Zen path.

    Open to the Public for a $25.00 suggested donation.

    These classes are included in all Student Path subscriptions. Students will receive notifications and Zoom links automatically via email and do not have to register.

    For information on Membership Paths click here
    • 3 Mar 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Zoom Video Conference (Times are Hawaii Time)
    Register

    Living Zen with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers


    Living Zen are special Zoom classes with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers, Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi, Mary Ellen Jisho Sloan Roshi, and Alexandra Mushin Gericke Sensei, Charlotte Jigen Juul Sensei and Kamie Keiyaku Buddemeier Sensei in rotation. 

    It's a time to ask your Zen practice questions and share your experiences with everyone in the group. Each of Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers has a wealth of experience and will offer their unique perspectives to help guide you on your Zen path.

    Open to the Public for a $25.00 suggested donation.

    These classes are included in all Student Path subscriptions. Students will receive notifications and Zoom links automatically via email and do not have to register.

    For information on Membership Paths click here
    • 3 Mar 2026
    • 31 Mar 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Online
    Register

    Big Mind:

    Deepening the Voices

    4-Class Series

    For those who wish to go deeper

    Guided by the founder of Big Mind®️, Genpo Roshi

    Follow Up Series to Introduction to Big Mind Zen 

    Four Tuesdays

    March 3, 10, 17 & 31

    This four-week series is open only to those who have completed the Big Mind Beginner Introduction.

    Meeting once a week for one hour, this series focuses on deepening, stabilizing, and integrating access to the Big Mind voices. The emphasis is on embodiment and maturity — allowing the insights of Big Mind to become lived experience rather than temporary states.


    This work is guided directly by Genpo Roshi and reflects five decades of lived practice, inquiry, and teaching.

    What you’ll receive:

    • Deeper, more stable access to core Big Mind voices
    • Greater inner integration and psychological maturity
    • Increased freedom from inner conflict and reactivity
    • A clearer sense of presence, choice, and wholeness in daily life. 

    This is not training to become a facilitator. It is not therapy. It is a guided deepening of awakening and integration.

    Format

    • 1 hour per session
    • Once a week
    • 4 weeks total
    • Small group
    • Prerequisite: Big Mind Beginner Introduction
    • 10 Mar 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Zoom Video Conference (Times are Hawaii Time)
    Register

    Living Zen with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers


    Living Zen are special Zoom classes with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers, Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi, Mary Ellen Jisho Sloan Roshi, and Alexandra Mushin Gericke Sensei, Charlotte Jigen Juul Sensei and Kamie Keiyaku Buddemeier Sensei in rotation. 

    It's a time to ask your Zen practice questions and share your experiences with everyone in the group. Each of Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers has a wealth of experience and will offer their unique perspectives to help guide you on your Zen path.

    Open to the Public for a $25.00 suggested donation.

    These classes are included in all Student Path subscriptions. Students will receive notifications and Zoom links automatically via email and do not have to register.

    For information on Membership Paths click here
    • 17 Mar 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Zoom Video Conference (Times are Hawaii Time)
    Register

    Living Zen with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers


    Living Zen are special Zoom classes with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers, Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi, Mary Ellen Jisho Sloan Roshi, and Alexandra Mushin Gericke Sensei, Charlotte Jigen Juul Sensei and Kamie Keiyaku Buddemeier Sensei in rotation.  

    It's a time to ask your Zen practice questions and share your experiences with everyone in the group. Each of Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers has a wealth of experience and will offer their unique perspectives to help guide you on your Zen path.

    Open to the Public for a $25.00 suggested donation.

    These classes are included in all Student Path subscriptions. Students will receive notifications and Zoom links automatically via email and do not have to register.

    For information on Membership Paths click here
    • 23 Mar 2026
    • 27 Mar 2026
    • Big Island of Hawaii
    • 10
    Register

    5-Day Big Heart Retreat with Genpo Roshi

    Big Island of Hawaii

    March 23 - 27 (Retreat Dates) 

    Opening Dinner, March 22

    Farewell Breakfast (optional), March 28

    Led by Genpo Roshi, these immersive, in-person retreat provides a rare chance to engage in the Big Mind process for 5 hours each day. 

    For many, these retreats have proven to be among the most extraordinary and transformative experiences of their lives—offering insights and breakthroughs beyond expectation.

    Participants often express that by lunchtime on the first day, they have already received more than the value of their donation—a testament to the depth and power of this retreat.

    • Participants are responsible for their own accommodations, meals and transportation.
    • For accommodations close to ocean activities and Roshi's home we recommend searching near Manini Beach in Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii. 
    • For those new to the area or new to Big Heart Retreats, please email Chet Cannon for assistance or suggestions. 

    The retreat begins each morning at 10:00 AM with a break for lunch at 1:00 PM. The afternoon session will begin after lunch at the discretion of Roshi and needs of those participating. The rest of day you are free to explore the Big Island of Hawaii. 

    • 24 Mar 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Zoom Video Conference (Times are Hawaii Time)
    Register

    Living Zen with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers


    Living Zen are special Zoom classes with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers, Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi, Mary Ellen Jisho Sloan Roshi, and Alexandra Mushin Gericke Sensei, Charlotte Jigen Juul Sensei and Kamie Keiyaku Buddemeier Sensei in rotation. 

    It's a time to ask your Zen practice questions and share your experiences with everyone in the group. Each of Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers has a wealth of experience and will offer their unique perspectives to help guide you on your Zen path.

    Open to the Public for a $25.00 suggested donation.

    These classes are included in all Student Path subscriptions. Students will receive notifications and Zoom links automatically via email and do not have to register.

    For information on Membership Paths click here
    • 31 Mar 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    • Zoom Video Conference (Times are Hawaii Time)
    Register

    Living Zen with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers


    Living Zen are special Zoom classes with Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers, Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi, Mary Ellen Jisho Sloan Roshi, and Alexandra Mushin Gericke Sensei, Charlotte Jigen Juul Sensei and Kamie Keiyaku Buddemeier Sensei in rotation. 

    It's a time to ask your Zen practice questions and share your experiences with everyone in the group. Each of Genpo Roshi's Successor Teachers has a wealth of experience and will offer their unique perspectives to help guide you on your Zen path.

    Open to the Public for a $25.00 suggested donation.

    These classes are included in all Student Path subscriptions. Students will receive notifications and Zoom links automatically via email and do not have to register.

    For information on Membership Paths click here
    • 7 Apr 2026
    • 28 Apr 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    Introduction to Big Mind Zen with Genpo Roshi

    4-Class Series


    Four Consecutive Tuesdays in April


    Embark on a Transformative Journey into Zen and the

    Big Mind!

    Are you yearning for clarity, inner peace, and a deeper connection with yourself? Join us for an enlightening workshop led by Zen Master Genpo Roshi, the visionary founder of the Big Mind Process, where you’ll delve into the profound teachings of Zen.

    In this immersive experience, you’ll uncover the core principles of Zen and Big Mind that can seamlessly integrate attentiveness, mindfulness and tranquility into your everyday life. 

    What to Expect

    Discover the Big Mind Process: This unique approach will help you easily tap into different facets of your consciousness, allowing you to unlock your true potential.

    Engage in Guided Meditations: Participate in meditative practices that deepen your awareness and foster a stronger connection to yourself and those around you.

    Participate in Meaningful Discussion: Learn to practice the Big Mind Process as a way to be in touch with various aspects within you and have insights and reflections that enrich your understanding of Zen and your personal journey.

    Who Should Attend?

    This workshop is ideal for beginners, the curious, and the very serious dedicated to exploring Zen and Big Mind principles. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to elevate your personal growth, this experience is for you.

    Don’t miss this great opportunity to transform your mind and heart. Reserve your spot today and take bold steps toward a more mindful, fulfilling life—free from the constraints of fear and anxiety. Join us in this journey to a deeper understanding of yourself!

    • 24 Apr 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 26 Apr 2026
    • 11:30 AM
    • Zoom
    Register

    The Sixth Patriarch & the Platform Sutra

    3-Day Online Masterclass April 24-26

    More information coming soon

    • 4 May 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 8 May 2026
    • 10:30 AM
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    5-Day Big Heart Online Virtual Retreat with Genpo Roshi

    More information coming soon! 

    • 5 May 2026
    • 26 May 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Online
    Register

    Big Mind:

    Deepening the Voices

    4-Class Series

    For those who wish to go deeper

    Guided by the founder of Big Mind®️, Genpo Roshi

    Follow Up Series to Introduction to Big Mind Zen 

    Four Consecutive Tuesdays

    This four-week series is open only to those who have completed the Big Mind Beginner Introduction.

    Meeting once a week for one hour, this series focuses on deepening, stabilizing, and integrating access to the Big Mind voices. The emphasis is on embodiment and maturity — allowing the insights of Big Mind to become lived experience rather than temporary states.


    This work is guided directly by Genpo Roshi and reflects five decades of lived practice, inquiry, and teaching.

    What you’ll receive:

    • Deeper, more stable access to core Big Mind voices
    • Greater inner integration and psychological maturity
    • Increased freedom from inner conflict and reactivity
    • A clearer sense of presence, choice, and wholeness in daily life. 

    This is not training to become a facilitator. It is not therapy. It is a guided deepening of awakening and integration.

    Format

    • 1 hour per session
    • Once a week
    • 4 weeks total
    • Small group
    • Prerequisite: Big Mind Beginner Introduction
    • 9 May 2026
    • 23 May 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Online

    Loss and Grief — and Zen
    with Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi


    This is an opportunity to share and explore our experiences of loss and grief and their relation to our Zen practice. The losses we experience come in many forms, not only persons and relationships but pets, health, jobs, possessions, and so on. Rather than a course about an abstract or impersonal subject, these classes address our personal experiences and the questions that arise from them — questions which many if not all of us Zen practitioners have faced or are facing in our own lives. 

    "I feel you’re bringing the heart of Zen and you’re manifesting it in the Loss and Grief class….  I feel it’s something really important you’ve added to the Sangha.  It goes beyond ego, beyond personal, pride and jealousy and all that stuff, it goes beyond. It's just human to human. It's just real. It's authentic, genuine.”      — Genpo Roshi


    • 30 May 2026
    • 3 Jun 2026
    • Oregon, USA
    • 25
    Register

    5-Day Summer Retreat with Genpo Roshi

    Oregon,USA

    May 30 - June 3

    In-Person · Limited to 25 Participants

    Birthday Commemoration for Genpo Roshi and Shiho Retreat for Paul Thielking

    More information coming soon! 

    • 9 Jun 2026
    • 30 Jun 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    Introduction to Big Mind Zen with Genpo Roshi

    4-Class Series


    Four Consecutive Tuesdays in June


    Embark on a Transformative Journey into Zen and the

    Big Mind!

    Are you yearning for clarity, inner peace, and a deeper connection with yourself? Join us for an enlightening workshop led by Zen Master Genpo Roshi, the visionary founder of the Big Mind Process, where you’ll delve into the profound teachings of Zen.

    In this immersive experience, you’ll uncover the core principles of Zen and Big Mind that can seamlessly integrate attentiveness, mindfulness and tranquility into your everyday life. 

    What to Expect

    Discover the Big Mind Process: This unique approach will help you easily tap into different facets of your consciousness, allowing you to unlock your true potential.

    Engage in Guided Meditations: Participate in meditative practices that deepen your awareness and foster a stronger connection to yourself and those around you.

    Participate in Meaningful Discussion: Learn to practice the Big Mind Process as a way to be in touch with various aspects within you and have insights and reflections that enrich your understanding of Zen and your personal journey.

    Who Should Attend?

    This workshop is ideal for beginners, the curious, and the very serious dedicated to exploring Zen and Big Mind principles. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to elevate your personal growth, this experience is for you.

    Don’t miss this great opportunity to transform your mind and heart. Reserve your spot today and take bold steps toward a more mindful, fulfilling life—free from the constraints of fear and anxiety. Join us in this journey to a deeper understanding of yourself!

    • 10 Jul 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • 12 Jul 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • Portland, Oregon
    Register

    3-Days Big Mind Workshop

    Looking at the Buddhadharma Teaching through the Lens of the Big Mind Process


    More information coming soon! 

    • 27 Jul 2026
    • 31 Jul 2026
    • Oregon, USA
    • 10
    Register

    5-Day Big Heart Retreat with Genpo Roshi

    Oregon,USA

    July 27 - 31 (Retreat Dates) 

    Opening dinner July 26

    Goodbye Breakfast (optional), August 1

    More information coming soon! 

    • 4 Aug 2026
    • 25 Aug 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    Introduction to Big Mind Zen with Genpo Roshi

    4-Class Series


    Four Consecutive Tuesdays in August


    Embark on a Transformative Journey into Zen and the

    Big Mind!

    Are you yearning for clarity, inner peace, and a deeper connection with yourself? Join us for an enlightening workshop led by Zen Master Genpo Roshi, the visionary founder of the Big Mind Process, where you’ll delve into the profound teachings of Zen.

    In this immersive experience, you’ll uncover the core principles of Zen and Big Mind that can seamlessly integrate attentiveness, mindfulness and tranquility into your everyday life. 

    What to Expect

    Discover the Big Mind Process: This unique approach will help you easily tap into different facets of your consciousness, allowing you to unlock your true potential.

    Engage in Guided Meditations: Participate in meditative practices that deepen your awareness and foster a stronger connection to yourself and those around you.

    Participate in Meaningful Discussion: Learn to practice the Big Mind Process as a way to be in touch with various aspects within you and have insights and reflections that enrich your understanding of Zen and your personal journey.

    Who Should Attend?

    This workshop is ideal for beginners, the curious, and the very serious dedicated to exploring Zen and Big Mind principles. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to elevate your personal growth, this experience is for you.

    Don’t miss this great opportunity to transform your mind and heart. Reserve your spot today and take bold steps toward a more mindful, fulfilling life—free from the constraints of fear and anxiety. Join us in this journey to a deeper understanding of yourself!

    • 8 Aug 2026
    • 22 Aug 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Online

    Loss and Grief — and Zen
    with Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi


    This is an opportunity to share and explore our experiences of loss and grief and their relation to our Zen practice. The losses we experience come in many forms, not only persons and relationships but pets, health, jobs, possessions, and so on. Rather than a course about an abstract or impersonal subject, these classes address our personal experiences and the questions that arise from them — questions which many if not all of us Zen practitioners have faced or are facing in our own lives. 

    "I feel you’re bringing the heart of Zen and you’re manifesting it in the Loss and Grief class….  I feel it’s something really important you’ve added to the Sangha.  It goes beyond ego, beyond personal, pride and jealousy and all that stuff, it goes beyond. It's just human to human. It's just real. It's authentic, genuine.”      — Genpo Roshi


    • 28 Aug 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 30 Aug 2026
    • Zoom

    Mazu & the Rinzai Stream

    3-Day Online Masterclass August 28-30

    More information coming soon

    • 4 Sep 2026
    • 5:30 PM
    • 9 Sep 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Maine
    • 25

     5-Day Sesshin

    Shiho for Shozen

    Maine

    In-Person · Limited to 25 Participants

    More information coming soon! 

    • 6 Oct 2026
    • 27 Oct 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    Introduction to Big Mind Zen with Genpo Roshi

    4-Class Series


    Four Consecutive Tuesdays in October


    Embark on a Transformative Journey into Zen and the

    Big Mind!

    Are you yearning for clarity, inner peace, and a deeper connection with yourself? Join us for an enlightening workshop led by Zen Master Genpo Roshi, the visionary founder of the Big Mind Process, where you’ll delve into the profound teachings of Zen.

    In this immersive experience, you’ll uncover the core principles of Zen and Big Mind that can seamlessly integrate attentiveness, mindfulness and tranquility into your everyday life. 

    What to Expect

    Discover the Big Mind Process: This unique approach will help you easily tap into different facets of your consciousness, allowing you to unlock your true potential.

    Engage in Guided Meditations: Participate in meditative practices that deepen your awareness and foster a stronger connection to yourself and those around you.

    Participate in Meaningful Discussion: Learn to practice the Big Mind Process as a way to be in touch with various aspects within you and have insights and reflections that enrich your understanding of Zen and your personal journey.

    Who Should Attend?

    This workshop is ideal for beginners, the curious, and the very serious dedicated to exploring Zen and Big Mind principles. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to elevate your personal growth, this experience is for you.

    Don’t miss this great opportunity to transform your mind and heart. Reserve your spot today and take bold steps toward a more mindful, fulfilling life—free from the constraints of fear and anxiety. Join us in this journey to a deeper understanding of yourself!

    • 10 Oct 2026
    • 24 Oct 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Online

    Loss and Grief — and Zen
    with Mark Kanchi Esterman Roshi


    This is an opportunity to share and explore our experiences of loss and grief and their relation to our Zen practice. The losses we experience come in many forms, not only persons and relationships but pets, health, jobs, possessions, and so on. Rather than a course about an abstract or impersonal subject, these classes address our personal experiences and the questions that arise from them — questions which many if not all of us Zen practitioners have faced or are facing in our own lives. 

    "I feel you’re bringing the heart of Zen and you’re manifesting it in the Loss and Grief class….  I feel it’s something really important you’ve added to the Sangha.  It goes beyond ego, beyond personal, pride and jealousy and all that stuff, it goes beyond. It's just human to human. It's just real. It's authentic, genuine.”      — Genpo Roshi


    • 9 Nov 2026
    • 13 Nov 2026
    • Big Island of Hawaii
    • 10
    Register

    5-Day Big Heart Retreat with Genpo Roshi

    Big Island of Hawaii

    November 9 - November 13 (Retreat Dates) 

    Opening dinner November 8

    Goodbye Breakfast (optional), November 14

    More information coming soon! 

    • 8 Dec 2026
    • 29 Dec 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    Introduction to Big Mind Zen with Genpo Roshi

    4-Class Series


    Four Consecutive Tuesdays in December


    Embark on a Transformative Journey into Zen and the

    Big Mind!

    Are you yearning for clarity, inner peace, and a deeper connection with yourself? Join us for an enlightening workshop led by Zen Master Genpo Roshi, the visionary founder of the Big Mind Process, where you’ll delve into the profound teachings of Zen.

    In this immersive experience, you’ll uncover the core principles of Zen and Big Mind that can seamlessly integrate attentiveness, mindfulness and tranquility into your everyday life. 

    What to Expect

    Discover the Big Mind Process: This unique approach will help you easily tap into different facets of your consciousness, allowing you to unlock your true potential.

    Engage in Guided Meditations: Participate in meditative practices that deepen your awareness and foster a stronger connection to yourself and those around you.

    Participate in Meaningful Discussion: Learn to practice the Big Mind Process as a way to be in touch with various aspects within you and have insights and reflections that enrich your understanding of Zen and your personal journey.

    Who Should Attend?

    This workshop is ideal for beginners, the curious, and the very serious dedicated to exploring Zen and Big Mind principles. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to elevate your personal growth, this experience is for you.

    Don’t miss this great opportunity to transform your mind and heart. Reserve your spot today and take bold steps toward a more mindful, fulfilling life—free from the constraints of fear and anxiety. Join us in this journey to a deeper understanding of yourself!

    • 11 Dec 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 13 Dec 2026
    • Zoom

    Sekito & the Soto Stream

    3-Day Online Masterclass December 11-13

    More information coming soon

    • 27 Dec 2026
    • 31 Dec 2026
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    5-Day Big Heart Online Virtual Retreat with Genpo Roshi

    More information coming soon! 

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