It is a place where we learn about Buddhism, not only through meditation and study, but also by through working and living together in ordinary situations. This emphasis on activity, on our everyday life, is traditional in Zen Practice. These are times of intensive formal Zen training, emphasizing zazen, ceremonies, study and daily work. Practice Period Students commit to be in residence for an entire Practice Period. Space permitting, we may also accept short-term participants.
Further information is available in the office, along with applications.
Guest Students may live at Green Gulch at any time of the year for periods of five days to six weeks. Guest Students participate in the daily schedule of work, study and meditation. Please click here for a printable practice period application. Staff Members are students who have completed two Practice Periods. They assume responsibility in a work area, maintain a meditation practice, and work closely with a practice leader on issues that arise in their daily practice.