Our Next Long Sit Saturday is scheduled for August 8, 2026 and will start at 8am
Please register for the retreat with the registration link below. There is no fee for this retreat.
The schedule for the Saturday 8/8/26 retreat is below. If you have questions about the retreat, please send your questions to DVZC@DVZC.com
Current Scheduled Retreats at DVZC
Retreat Fees
Members of the Kwan Um School of Zen receive a discounted fee.
One-day retreats: $40 members, $55 non-members
Half Day Retreats: $20/day members, $40/day non-members
Participation via Zoom (if offered): $40/day for both members and non-members
DVZC is committed to making our teaching accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay.
While we do depend on fees to cover the costs of retreats and to help support the center, we have a pay-what-you-can policy for those for who cannot afford the regular fee.
Donations above retreat fees are appreciated and help support the Zen center.
Please consider adding an additional donation amount to your retreat fee purchase.
We encourage you to pay the appropriate amount in advance using the payment link below
You may also pay by check or cash when you enter the retreat.
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Practice Schedule
Practice is held every Wednesday evening at the New Ark United Church of Christ, 300 E. Main St, Newark, DE 19711.
Practice begins at 6:30pm with a short orientation for beginners, followed by chanting. We then have two 25 minute periods of sitting meditation with a 10 minute period of walking meditation in between.
Free Meditation Instruction sessions will be scheduled as requested. Send an email to DVZCinfo@gmail.com and ask to be added to the next instruction class.
There is no fee to attend our practice, you do not have to be a member.
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