Sangha Gatherings & Retreats
Weekly Gatherings
There are two weekly gatherings of the Compassionate Ocean Sangha. There is also a meditation session offered on Wednesday morning, and single-day and multi-day retreats. If you are coming for the first time, please call the Center in advance to confirm our schedule at 612-825-7658.
Weekly Gatherings Schedule
- Sunday Morning Gatherings: 9:00 -11:15 A.M.
- Schedule: 9:00 sitting, 9:25 walking, 9:35 sitting, 10:00 dharma talk and discussion, 11:15 ending.
Location: Casket Arts Building 681 17th Ave. NE, #210, Minneapolis, MN 55413.
- Friday Morning Gatherings: 9:30-11:00 A.M.
- 9:30 sitting, 10:00 dharma talk and discussion, 11:00 ending.
Location: Casket Arts Building 681 17th Ave. NE, #210, Minneapolis, MN 55413. - Wednesday Morning Meditation: 6:30-7:50 A.M.
- Two sitting periods, followed by a short service with chanting. Open to everyone.
Location: Three Smooth Stones 3336 E. 25th St., Minneapolis, MN 55406.
Retreats
Open to anyone with some experience with Buddhist practice and meditation. Each retreat offers an extended opportunity to settle the mind and body and open to the deep wisdom of human life. Activities include sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, individual meetings with teachers (in multi-day retreats), formal oryoki style meals, service assignments, yoga and deep relaxation. These retreats are excellent opportunities to strengthen and deepen the practice of awakening, including benefiting from the support of other participants.
Registration Information
Early registration is encouraged. If this will be your first sangha retreat with Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center, please call the Center in advance. Partial participation in multi-day retreats is possible–please call to discuss.