Investigating Mind: Weekend Retreat with Gilbert Gutierrez

Michael Schnabel

Event Details

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Classical Chinese Chan Training in Meditation and Daily Life
Come and join us for a weekend retreat led by Gilbert Gutierrez, Dharma heir of Master Sheng Yen,  to explore the Classical Chinese Chan tradition. Drawing on Buddhist sutras and the writings of the great Chan masters, these teachings – refined through more than 1,600 years of practice and transmission – offer profound and practical guidance for meditation and everyday life.

📅 Schedule:

Oct 30,  Fri 6 PM – 9 PM  : Orientation, Dharma Talk

Oct 31,  Sat 9 AM – 9 PM  : Dharma Talks & Meditation,  Day 1

Nov 01, Sun 9 AM – 4 PM: Dharma Talks & Meditation, Day 2

🫛 Free vegetarian meals will be served on Saturday and Sunday.

About the Teacher: 

Gilbert Gutierrez has over forty years of experience in meditation, which began with training in martial arts and Qi Gong. In 2002, he received Dharma transmission from Chan Master Sheng Yen. Gilbert teaches in the classical Chan tradition, inspiring his students to investigate Mind through diligent practice and Right View, so that wisdom and compassion may arise and the nature of Mind be revealed. Gilbert’s teaching style is at once casual, humorous, accessible, and profound. Drawing on everyday life experiences as well as the teachings of the great Chan masters, he presents the Dharma in a way that is both practical and deeply transformative.
For more information about Gilbert Gutierrez, here’s the link to his weekly podcast  as well as to his Riverside group’s webpage.

 

Registration:

Click here to register for the event. Your donations will help us cover the costs of the event and are greatly appreciated. 

Suggested Donation:

  • $100 for the full retreat (regardless of how many days you attend in person).

  • Free for Friday-only attendance.

Check-in:

Check-in on Friday begins at 5:30 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 AM.

Etiquette:

Shoes can remain in the lobby, but are not allowed inside of the Chan Hall. For your comfort, we recommend loose, comfortable clothing and clean socks. We advise no jewelry (wedding bands are fine) or constricting stockings. You may remove your socks during the meditation sessions; meditations are traditionally done barefoot. Please be mindful that the retreat is a scent-free event and avoid the use of perfume and/or cologne the day of retreat.

 

Recommended Readings:

Master Sheng Yen: Attaining the Way: A Guide to the Practice of Chan Buddhism

Gilbert Gutierrez: The Applied Chan Teachings of Master Lin-Chi

Gilbert Gutierrez: Checklist for Sitting Meditation

 

Accommodation:

Please note that we do not offer accommodation at our facility.

If you are coming from out of town and need accommodation here are some nearby hotels:

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Contact:

If you have any questions, please reach out to: ddmbachicago@gmail.com