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This short retreat serves as our annual memorial event, dedicated to honoring our esteemed ancestors and teachers, both living and deceased, who have selflessly passed on the inexhaustible lamp of the Dharma to us. Typically, we gather to honor the teachings and legacy of Guo Gu's teacher, Master Sheng Yen. For this year's event, we are privileged to have the presence of distinguished Buddhist teachers Chozen Bays Roshi, Hogen Bays Roshi, Fred Eppsteiner and Guo Gu. Each of these four teachers will lead our practice and share stories of their own teachers during the evening sessions. 

Each session begins with a guided meditation, followed by the talk and an opportunity for Q&A. This event is held in-person at the Tallahassee Chan Center and is available online via Zoom.  Please note that accommodations are not provided at the Tallahassee Chan Center for this short retreat.

The teachers of this retreat are offering their time and wisdom for free. To practice generosity, we encourage giving donations, or dāna, to them at the following link: 

https://donorbox.org/dana-for-ancestors-retreat

The Inexhaustible Lamp: Honoring Our Ancestors

Julie Jons

Robbie Tisch

Ray-lyn Barnett