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Green Gulch Farm Zen Center is also known by the name of Green Dragon Temple and gives visitors the chance to experience a Japanese Soto Zen Buddhist practice center for training in meditation and the ability to awaken themselves from within. There is a Sunday program that is open to the public and includes lectures, tea, meditation, and more.
You can stay at Green Gulch Farm as part of an apprenticeship program, residential practice, or guest practice retreat. Guest rooms are created in Japanese style in one of three buildings or in Hope Cottage for a personal, secluded retreat with gorgeous views. During a guest practice retreat, you can partake in the Green Gulch community with classes, ceremonies, and lectures, and have time to yourself for introspection. There are Zen practice periods, classes, extended courses, and daily zazen practice. Other activities include tea classes and gatherings, watershed work parties, environmental education, and walking through the Redwood Creek Watershed as well as the Muir Woods.
All accommodations include three vegetarian meals as well as tea, coffee, and snacks during the day.
300 Page Street, San Francisco, California 94102, Phone: 415-863-3136
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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