2026 Ecodharma Sesshin with David Loy

Ecodharma in the Polycrisis
2026 Ecodharma Sesshin with David Loy
Monday, May 18th – Sunday, May 24th
“We’ve got to build ecological awareness, ecological practice into our fundamental way of understanding the Dharma today.” – David Loy
Being with the land – listening, receiving, being held, with no agenda or plan – is an essential part of Ecodharma practice. When we can truly open and rest with the Earth and our other-than-human kin, things shift. We can experience the nourishment that comes from nurturing this relationship that is fundamental to our wellbeing.
In this retreat, we’ll devote six days to exactly this: deepening our relationship with the Earth, directly experiencing what relationship to the land and Ecodharma practice has to offer in a time of multiple intersecting crises. We’ll turn to nature as our “wall”, allowing our senses and heart-mind to open to the wisdom of the Earth.
In addition to afternoons and a full day practicing outdoors, Buddhist philosopher and Zen teacher David Loy will invite contemplations on what our extended practice might mean for how we live off the cushion. What does the Earth and Buddhist teachings have to teach us about living through – and engaging skillfully with – crisis and change?
This retreat will infuse David’s experience leading Ecodharma retreats with some of the traditional Sanbo Zen sesshin structure. There will be extended opportunities to practice with the land, to explore our oneness with other-than-human kin, contend with the realities of our time, and resource ourselves so we may re-enter the world with the clarity, nourishment, and focus needed to engage skillfully in support of the liberation of all beings.
Hear David expand on what Ecodharma practice is and why it’s so important by clicking the video below:
This sesshin is offered online and in-person. Weather permitting, we will practice outside during parts of the weekend. If you’re joining us in-person, please bring sun protection and other supports you find helpful for sitting outside during the week. We’ll have tarps available to place cushions on outside. If you’re joining us online, you’re invited to find a place to sit outside wherever you’re calling in from (even simply opening a window can be a big support!).
This retreat is open to all and is part of our 2026 Ecodharma May.
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Registration Options
In-Person
Shared Lodging: $1,050
Bell Tent: $1,050
Camping (Bring your own gear/van): $900
Commuting: $825
Online
Full-time: $240
Members receive 15% off. Needs-based scholarships available. See registration page for details.
Register for all three Ecodharma retreats in May and receive 25% off!
In addition to this weekend retreat, there is a daylong with Karen Waconda-Lewis and a weekend retreat with Nic Redfern. You can register for all three as a commuter or camper for a discount on the full registration.
About David Loy

David Robert Loy is a professor, writer, and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism. He is a prolific author, who penned the book Ecodharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis and whose articles appear regularly in the pages of major journals such as Tikkun and Buddhist magazines including Tricycle, Lion’s Roar, and Buddhadharma, as well as in a variety of scholarly journals. Many of his writings, as well as audio and video talks and interviews, are available on the web. He is on the advisory boards of Buddhist Global Relief, the Clear View Project, Zen Peacemakers, and the Ernest Becker Foundation. David is one of the founding members of the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center, near Boulder, Colorado. Learn more about David at https://www.davidloy.org/
Check out David’s latest Dharma talk at Mountain Cloud on “Cosmological Ecodharma”:
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- Start
- May 18
- End
- May 24
- Event Categories
- Retreats, Sanbo Zen, Sesshin, Special Events
- Address
- Mountain Cloud Zen Center
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7241 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505 United States - Phone
- (505) 303-0036

