Practicing the Way Retreat

All Beings are Manifesting Buddha Activity

Co-lead by Associate Teacher, Rev. Onryu Kennedy and Rev. Musho Darin Podulke-Smith

Buddha activity is embodied liberation, awakening to the living dignity and infinite potential in all beings.  We will explore how Buddhist practices are interpenetrating and manifesting in each moment.  There will be opportunities in this retreat for zazen, discussion, dharma talks, buffet style meals and co-creating communal space.

This retreat will be hybrid. The schedule is here:

Suggested reading in preparation for this retreat:

• Eihei Dogen, “The Dignified Presence of Acting Buddhas”: http://www.thezensite.com/ZenTeachings/Dogen_Teachings/Shobogenzo/022gyobutsu.pdf
• Eihei Dogen, “The Bodhisattva’s Four Embracing Actions” https://hokyoji.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TheBodhisattvasEmbrace.pdf
• Vaclav Havel, “The Power of the Powerless”: https://mrdivis.yolasite.com/resources/Vaclav%20Havel’s%20Power%20of%20the%20Powerless.pdf
• Martin Luther King Jr., “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” https://hokyoji.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1963_mlk_letter.pdf

Registration fees only cover our basic costs. Hokyoji compensates teachers through the dana system. If you would like to contribute, you may do so before, at, or after the retreat. If you would like to donate online, please click here.