This weekend, Treetop Zen Center teacher Peter Seishin Wohl will lead a brave group of explorers into the wilderness for Paradise Below Zero, a weekend of Zen and deep ecology. This retreat, and others like it that are planned for the future, are an exciting new facet of programming at Treetop. These deep encounters with the wilderness are more than just a way to unwind and enjoy Maine’s many acres of untouched beauty, they’re another way to delve in and experience the truth of “no separation” that we meet in zazen practice.

This weekend also marks the arrival of Treetop’s new resident, Kyle, who came just in time for this weekend’s retreat. Those of us who haven’t yet met Kyle look forward to meeting him when he returns from the wilds.

Best wishes for a safe and fruitful trip to all who are setting out!

Peter has promised to share some photos from the weekend after he returns. Look for those soon!

And for those of you not attending the trip, there is service and zazen on Saturday morning, at the usual time.