

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Breakthrough to Zen Retreat
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Breakthrough to Zen Retreats are based on a format of contemplation and communication. This creates a uniquely powerful combination and is effective for people in getting a genuine shift into the world of awakening. 

These retreats are influenced by Zen master Shinzan (who strongly encouraged group sanzen practice), the dyad work of Charles Berner, grounding energy practices from the Zen tradition, and the insights of neuroscience within breakthrough psychology.

Led by Julian Daizan Skinner


Dates: Thursday, May 14th (6pm) – Sunday, May 17th (2pm), 2026.  

Location: Saint Benedict Lodge, 56630 N Bank Rd, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413 (about an hour from Eugene)

Rooms are single occupancy.  Wholesome vegetarian meals, plus tea/coffee and snacks.  Chairs and cushions available for sitting.

Retreat cost (all-inclusive): Supported rate/$500, Sustaining rate/$575, Supporting rate/$650.

You may secure your reservation with a $50 deposit and pay the balance 2 weeks prior to the retreat.

Register: Send us an email at bluecliffzen@gmail.com. Please specify this event in the subject heading. We’ll send you an enrollment packet. Also feel free to call us with questions.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blue-river/breakthrough-to-zen-retreat/200029758820829
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.bluecliffzen.org/breakthrough-to-zen-retreats/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=blue+river-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Blue River
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. Benedicts Lodge, Mckenzie Bridge OR
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- **long**: -122.15437013475
- **full address**: St. Benedicts Lodge, Mckenzie Bridge OR, 56630 North Bank Rd, Blue River, OR 97413-9618, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Blue Cliff Zen Center (https://allevents.in/org/blue-cliff-zen-center/12994048)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** St. Benedicts Lodge, Mckenzie Bridge OR, 56630 North Bank Rd, Blue River, OR 97413-9618, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Blue Cliff Zen Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Breakthrough to Zen Retreat ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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