

Sat, Dec 12
|233 Cummer Ave, North York, ON M2M 2E8, Canada
Dec 2026 Two Day Meditation Retreat
Led by Ven. Guo Xing(果醒法師), Silent Retreat, Overnight Stay.
Time & Location
Dec 12, 2026, 9:40 a.m. EST – Dec 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EST
233 Cummer Ave, North York, ON M2M 2E8, Canada
About the Event
A Weekend to Pause, Practice & Renew
Step away from the busyness of everyday life and give yourself the gift of two days of quiet practice.
Through sitting meditation, walking meditation, Dharma teachings, and mindful activities, we will create space to settle the body, calm the mind, and reconnect with our inner clarity.
Fee: $200/person (one overnight stay, 4 vegetarian meals included)
About the Teacher
Ven. Guo Xing was ordained by our late Master Sheng Yen in 1986 and received Dharma Heirship in 2005. He was the abbot of the Chan Meditation Center and Dharma Drum Retreat Center in New York, the Vice Abbot of Dharma Drum Mountain, and Vice Provost of the Meditation Center and Head Master of Chan Hall in Taiwan.
Venerable Guo Xing said:
Remember, practice is not about ridding oneself of worries. It is about living non-duality - anchoring yourself fully in the present, here and now.
What to Explore
Guided sitting and walking meditation
Dharma teachings and reflection
Periods of silence and mindful living
Time to slow down, reflect, and recharge
A supportive environment for both beginners and experienced practitioners
Minimum 1-day DDM retreat experience required.
Since spots are very limited, a waiting list will be applied for this event.
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