BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Way App - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thewayapp.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Way App REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T230839 CREATED:20260521T214557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T090855Z UID:30000021-1782637200-1782649800@www.thewayapp.com SUMMARY:Open Sky DESCRIPTION:The Way App\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An Online Mini-Retreat with Henry Shukman and Kelly Boys\n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28\, 20269am-12.30pm PT / 12-3.30pm EST / 5-8.30pm BST / 6-9.30pm CET \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online\n \n \n \n \n Join Open Sky\n \n \n \n \n \n Join Henry and Kelly\nWhat if our awareness was as wide and open as a clear blue sky? What would that be like? \nIt’s not just about laying down our worries and cares\, it’s about touching into a deeper awareness\, an untroubled awareness – an awareness as broad and clear as the sky above. \nWe are very excited to offer you the opportunity to experience an extended live practice session with both Henry Shukman and Kelly Boys. \nOver this half-day retreat\, Henry and Kelly will share a unique blend of their combined teaching. Through Henry’s compassionate guidance and Kelly’s invitational style\, you are welcomed into a space of deep rest to explore meditation and loving awareness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to expect in a half-day online retreat?\nHenry will offer a longer-form meditation that invites opening up to a deeper level of awareness\, where we can witness and welcome all our cares and stresses\, gently lay them down\, and discover a timeless spaciousness. \nKelly will lead an extended session of non sleep deep rest\, guiding you into a restoration practice which includes a reset of your nervous system as well as space for inquiry and reflection. She will also offer explorations for how this restful awareness can lead us into glimpses of non-dual experience. \nAdditionally\, Henry and Kelly will share a conversation and host a joint Q&A session\, answering your practice questions\, and diving deep into the meeting point of their respective teaching styles. \nPlease note: Kelly’s guidance will include a guided lying down practice\, so make sure to have a comfy setup\, such as a yoga mat and pillow/blanket nearby! A couch or bed will also do just fine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A space just for you\nHalfway through the year\, there’s a natural invitation to pause. To stop\, look up\, breathe\, and simply be. \nThat’s what this session is about: dropping into meditation and open awareness practice in the company of two teachers who will guide you into a quality of spaciousness that is always already here. We’ll touch into a stillness beneath the busyness\, and an openness that needs nothing added to it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00am - 9:10am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:10am - 10:10am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:10am - 10:20am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Break\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:20am - 11:20am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:20am - 11:30am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Break\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30am - 12:30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conversation and Q&A\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, June 28th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *These times are in Pacific Time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Open Sky\n \n \n \n \n \n Here’s what students have said about Henry and Kelly’s teaching\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly is a masterful teacher who brings her warm and loving heart\, intellectual fortitude\, her longtime interest in self-inquiry\, her deep ease of being\, as well as her grounded presence to her teachings. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly is a skillful teacher who delivers wisdom teachings of meditation and self-inquiry in a manner that makes them easily accessible to all. Her innate curiosity enables participants to deeply rest and relax while learning to intimately explore the nature of their own experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The way Henry Shukman ‘landed’ us into deeper levels of consciousness — often using poetry as a vehicle for getting us there. And allowing us collectively to notice and sit with that shift without saying a word. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open Sky: Online Mini Retreat\n$45 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n3.5hrs of deeply restful and restorative practice with Henry and Kelly\nSubscribers of The Way enjoy a 20% discount on all live events. Check your email for your special discount code. For any questions\, email info@thewayapp.com\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Open Sky\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About your teachers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Henry Shukman \nHenry is an authorized Zen Master in the Sanbo Zen lineage\, the co-founder of The Way meditation app\, and the Spiritual Director Emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. \nIn addition to teaching meditation\, Henry is an award-winning author and poet. His struggles and traumatic experiences as a youth\, combined with a spontaneous awakening experience at 19\, paved the way for Henry to develop a well-rounded approach to healing and awakening through meditation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Boys\nKelly Boys is a mindfulness trainer and coach\, and specializes in the NSDR (non sleep deep rest) practice of yoga nidra. Kelly has co-designed and delivered mindfulness and resilience programs at the UN\, Google\, and in San Quentin State Prison. She specializes in mindfulness-based yoga nidra meditation. Kelly is an advisor to The Way\, and her voice can be found on the Oura Ring\, Mindfulness.com\, the Simple Habit app\, and the Waking Up app. Kelly is passionate about the intersection of spiritual awakening and applied mindfulness\, and enjoys coaching people on their blind spots. She is currently writing a book\, Deep Rest\, out in 2027. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recordings\nThe session will be recorded. If you can’t attend live\, or simply want to revisit the session\, we’ll share the recording a few days after the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nIf you have any questions about the session\, please contact our team at info@thewayapp.com. \nWe’re happy to assist and look forward to having you join us. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n We warmly welcome you to contact us if a scholarship would help you attend the session. \nPlease contact our team at info@thewayapp.com for details. \n \n Join Open Sky URL:https://www.thewayapp.com/event/open-sky ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewayapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Falling-into-Rest_2_2000x.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Way App":MAILTO:info@thewayapp.com LOCATION:https://www.thewayapp.com/event/open-sky END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T230839 CREATED:20251025T021636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T164741Z UID:30000006-1783850400-1785067200@www.thewayapp.com SUMMARY:Mountains & Rivers remain: Finding peace in troubled times DESCRIPTION:The Way App\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A three-week live\, online Deep Dive with Henry Shukman\n \n \n \n \n \n July 12\, July 19\, July 26\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Mountain Time US \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The nation is shattered.Mountains and rivers remain.” \n— Du Fu\,8th-century Zen poet\n \n Join Mountains & Rivers\n \n \n \n \n \n A live Deep Dive with Henry\nA Deep Dive is an immersive\, multi-week experience of live practice and teaching with Henry\, built around a specific text or poem. For Mountains & Rivers Remain\, we’ll explore the words of Du Fu\, an 8th-century Zen poet who lived through turbulent times and discovered two worlds: a human one of chaos and upheaval\, and another of our underlying awakened nature\, exemplified by the natural world. \nOver three weeks\, you’ll gather with Henry and a community of fellow practitioners for extended guided meditations\, dharma talks\, and Q&A. This poem becomes a lens through which to explore your practice\, giving you something concrete to return to again and again. It’s your opportunity to move from solo practice to shared practice\, and to experience Henry’s guidance in real time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A note from Henry\nAmidst crisis\, war\, and civil uncertainty\, Du Fu saw two worlds—one of chaos and upheaval\, the other of nature’s steady presence\, which exemplifies the turbulence-free fundamental nature we all share. He learned to live in both\, to find resilience and peace despite external conditions. \nCan meditation practice help us do the same? Can it offer clarity in a world that feels overwhelming? \nThe answer is a resounding yes. Zen and meditation are not philosophy—they offer a real practical path to resilience\, clarity\, and inner peace. And that’s exactly what this Deep Dive is designed to offer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to expect\nOver three weeks\, you’ll join Henry for three live two-hour Sunday sessions featuring: \n\nExtended guided meditations (25-30 minutes) that let you fully settle into present moment experience\nIn-depth dharma talks bringing together ancient traditions\, modern wisdom\, and poetry in Henry’s unique style\nQ&A periods where your practice questions get answered directly\n\nYou’ll stay connected throughout the Deep Dive via a dedicated WhatsApp group\, creating a sense of community throughout your shared journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regulate your nervous system and discover the peace that’s always available to us\nPeace reveals itself in two ways. \nOne arises through practice—regulating the nervous system\, cultivating mindfulness\, and opening the heart. In this space\, we find presence\, connection\, and moments of effortless flow. \nAnd on the other hand\, there’s a radically different kind of peace we can discover. It’s a peace that “passes all understanding.” It’s a peace that is always here\, unconditional\, beyond self and other\, that some claim as primordial\, predating everything else\, yet which we can actually tap into here and now. \nThis course explores how meditation can help us find resilience and peace amidst life’s turbulence. We’ll open the door to a deeper dimension of peace\, an ever-present\, non-dual awareness that transcends circumstances and reveals an unconditional sense of well-being. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What you’ll learn from Henry\n\nSimple\, effective meditation techniques to soothe anxiety\nHow to access a compassionate awareness that’s always present\nOpening to self-love and deepening your inner kindness\nFeeling more connected to others and less isolated\nTapping into flow states that bring calm and clarity\nExperiencing glimpses of non-dual awareness\, unlocking an unconditional well-being\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Mountains & Rivers\n$155\n$85\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n3 live two-hour Sunday sessions with Henry\nAll session recordings\nWhatsApp community for the Deep Dive\nAccess to practice resources and prompts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Mountains & Rivers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feedback from the 2025 Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Henry’s voice as the steady hand and through line\, sharing all of his wisdom\, both ancient and personal\, provides a wonderful platform for anyone interested in deepening their practice. Beyond all that\, he makes it accessible in the most natural and gentle way.\n– Jeremy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I always love studying with Henry live online because he brings me what he’s excited about at the moment. He exposes me to new books\, new ideas\, both as a Zen master and also as a really compassionate\, down-to-earth human teacher.\n– Catherine\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What I like most about sitting with Henry during his Sunday sessions is his welcoming attitude\, his acceptance of me as a practitioner. No matter what I’m bringing on any particular day\, I’m welcome and my practice is good enough for that moment.\n– Shaun\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About your teacher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Henry Shukman \nHenry is an authorized Zen Master in the Sanbo Zen lineage\, the co-founder of The Way meditation app\, and the Spiritual Director Emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. \nIn addition to teaching meditation\, Henry is an award-winning author and poet. His struggles and traumatic experiences as a youth\, combined with a spontaneous awakening experience at 19\, paved the way for Henry to develop a well-rounded approach to healing and awakening through meditation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details\nCost: $155 $85.00\nDates: Join us over 3 Sundays on:\nJuly 12\, July 19\, July 26\, 2026\nTime: 10am–12pm Mountain Time US\nWhere: Online\n \n \n \n \n \n Recordings\nEach session will be recorded. If you can’t attend live\, or simply want to reference it again\, we’ll share the recording the day after the session. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nIf you have any questions about this program\, please contact our team at info@thewayapp.com. We’re happy to assist and look forward to having you join us! \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n We warmly welcome you to contact us if a scholarship would allow you to attend this program. Please contact us at info@thewayapp.com for details.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Mountains & Rivers URL:https://www.thewayapp.com/event/mountains-rivers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewayapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Villa-La-Angostura-Argentina_2000x.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Way App":MAILTO:info@thewayapp.com LOCATION:https://www.thewayapp.com/event/mountains-rivers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260616T230839 CREATED:20251208T233321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T031358Z UID:30000019-1787875200-1788220799@www.thewayapp.com SUMMARY:Finding The Way DESCRIPTION:The Way App\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A 3-day residential retreat with Henry Shukman\n \n \n \n \n \n The Vedanta Retreat Center in Lincolnshire\, UKAugust 10-13 or 28-31\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat 1: 10-13 August\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat 2: 28-31 August\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sometimes the path finds us before we find it. \nJoin Henry for one of our retreats at Vedanta this August\, where guided meditation\, dharma teachings\, and extended Q&A create space for practice to deepen naturally. You’ll sit alongside others committed to the same exploration\, discovering what it means to find The Way. \nThe Vedanta Center provides a natural container for practice. Whether this is your first residential retreat or your twentieth\, Finding The Way meets you exactly where you are. The schedule offers structure without rigidity\, with time for both communal sitting and quiet reflection. \nWe’re offering two dates for this retreat\, both will follow the exact same schedule. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Note from Henry\nFinding The Way isn’t about discovering something new\, it’s about recognizing what’s been here all along. This retreat offers three days to stop searching and come into the present moment\, just as it is now\, just this. \nI don’t often have the chance to teach residential retreats in the UK\, so I’m particularly looking forward to these two retreats at Vedanta Center. Whether you’re new to residential practice or deeply familiar with it\, I’m looking forward to practicing together.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to expect at a residential retreat\nThe retreat includes daily meditation\, dharma teachings from Henry\, and extended Q&A sessions. You’ll practice within a committed community of meditators\, with Teaching Assistants available for added support throughout. \nOur schedule offers structure and flexibility – communal sitting\, optional movement sessions and breakout groups\, with ample solo time to wander the land\, rest\, and restore.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00pm - 6:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrival and check-in \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:00pm - 7:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:15pm - 7:30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open silent sit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30pm - 8:30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome with Henry: orientation and guided meditation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30pm - 8:50pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Q&A for first time retreatants with Luke\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 2 and 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00am - 8:00am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morning movement & silent meditation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00am - 9:00am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00am - 12:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session with Henry (guided meditations\, talk\, Q&A and silence) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm - 1:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30pm - 3:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open self-guided practice time (outdoor walking\, self-guided movement\, open sitting\, integration) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00pm - 5:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session with Henry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:00pm - 7:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00pm - 8:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open self-guided practice time (sunset walk\, self-guided movement\, open sitting\, integration)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00pm - 8:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evening meditation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 4\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00am - 8:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morning movement & silent meditation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00am - 9:00am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00am - 10:00am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checkout from rooms\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00am - 12:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session with Henry\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm - 1:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Schedule subject to changes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat 1: 10-13 August\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat 2: 28-31 August\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Here’s what students have said about Henry’s teaching\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you for creating this nourishing space. Our practice together revealed a place of deep authenticity\, opening to ease and acceptance – which remains an anchor throughout my days since. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This was my first time sitting in shared stillness with so many others and it was absolutely magical. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I loved listening to Henry\, the guided meditation and meditating with this sangha. The atmosphere had beautiful lightness and depths and I still feel it inside. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Vedanta Retreat Center\nNestled amongst 75 acres of woodlands\, meadows and lakes is The Vedanta; a Grade II listed Elizabethan estate. The house has previously served as a family home\, hospital and hotel and will now serve as the backdrop to Finding The Way.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nVedanta Retreat Center has a wide range of comfortable accommodations. You’ll be able to select your preference and see pricing when you register for the retreat.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nourishing vegetarian meals\nAll meals are vegetarian with vegan options\, prepared with fresh\, high-quality ingredients. While their menus are influenced by cultures around the world\, they try to use as much seasonal\, local produce as possible. The kitchen can accommodate most dietary needs\, including gluten-free and dairy-free requests. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting to Vedanta Retreat Center\nThe closest station is Lincoln Station (10 min drive from The Vedanta)\, which is approximately a 2.5-hour journey from Kings Cross and Birmingham New Street. \nThere is free parking on-site for 45 cars. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About your teacher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Henry Shukman \nHenry is an authorized Zen Master in the Sanbo Zen lineage\, the co-founder of The Way meditation app\, and the Spiritual Director Emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. \nIn addition to teaching meditation\, Henry is an award-winning author and poet. His struggles and traumatic experiences as a youth\, combined with a spontaneous awakening experience at 19\, and decades of practice training\, paved the way for Henry to develop a well-rounded approach to healing and awakening through meditation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details\nRetreat cost: £645-£1595Dates: 10-31 or 28-31 August\, 2026Where: The Vedanta Retreat Center in Lincolnshire\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSubscribers of The Way enjoy a discount of $250 for this retreat. Find the discount code in the Events section of your app. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nIf you have any questions about this retreat\, please contact info@thewayapp.com. \nWe’re happy to assist and look forward to having you join us!\n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n We warmly welcome you to contact us if a scholarship would allow you to attend this retreat. \nPlease contact our team at info@thewayapp.com for details about how to apply. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat 1: 10-13 August\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat 2: 28-31 August\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation policy\n100% refund if cancelled up to 12 weeks before the retreat start date. 50% refund if cancelled more than 8 weeks but less than 12 weeks before the retreat start date. No refund if cancelled less than 8 weeks before the retreat start date. \nCancellations and refunds are managed by the retreat venue. URL:https://www.thewayapp.com/event/finding-the-way LOCATION:The Vedanta\, Lincoln Rd\, Branston\, Lincoln\, LN4 1PD\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewayapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/the-Vedanta_2000x.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Way App":MAILTO:info@thewayapp.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20260616T230839 CREATED:20251208T233331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T191329Z UID:30000020-1788998400-1789343999@www.thewayapp.com SUMMARY:Deepening The Way DESCRIPTION:The Way App\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A 3-day residential retreat with Henry Shukman\n \n \n \n \n \n Menla Retreat Center\, New YorkSeptember 10–13\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Person\n \n \n \n \n Join Deepening The Way\n \n \n \n \n \n This September\, join Henry Shukman at Menla Retreat Center\, nestled in the Catskill Mountains\, where autumn’s turning provides the perfect backdrop to settle into and deepen our practice. \nThe retreat includes daily meditations\, dharma teachings from Henry\, and extended Q&A sessions\, while immersing yourself in a committed community of meditators. Whether this is your first residential retreat or you’re a seasoned practitioner\, this retreat offers an experience where you can deepen your practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Note from Henry\nDeepening practice isn’t about adding more techniques or having more experiences\, it’s about settling more fully into what each moment reveals. These three days at Menla offer us the space and time for this natural deepening. \nThis retreat has something special to offer regardless of where you are in your practice. Menla’s setting in the Catskills creates a supportive and nourishing container for this work. I look forward to sitting with you this September\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to expect at a residential retreat\nThe retreat includes daily meditation\, dharma teachings from Henry\, and extended Q&A sessions. You’ll practice within a committed community of meditators\, with Teaching Assistants available for added support throughout. \nOur schedule offers structure and flexibility — communal sitting\, optional movement sessions and breakout groups\, with ample solo time to wander the land\, rest\, and restore. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00pm - 6:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrival and check-in \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:00pm - 7:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:15pm - 7:30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open silent sit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30pm - 8:30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome with Henry: orientation and guided meditation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30pm - 8:50pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Q&A for first time retreatants with Luke & Shana\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, September 11th - Saturday\, September 12th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00am - 8:00am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morning movement & silent meditation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00am - 9:00am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00am - 12:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session with Henry (guided meditations\, talk\, Q&A and silence) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm - 1:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30pm - 3:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open self-guided practice time (outdoor walking\, self-guided movement\, open sitting\, integration) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00pm - 5:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session with Henry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:00pm - 7:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00pm - 8:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open self-guided practice time (sunset walk\, self-guided movement\, open sitting\, integration)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00pm - 8:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evening meditation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, September 13th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00am - 8:00am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morning movement & silent meditation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00am - 9:00am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00am - 10:00am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checkout from rooms\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00am - 12:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session with Henry\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm - 1:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, September 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Schedule subject to changes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Deepening The Way\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Here’s what students have said about Henry’s teaching\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you for creating this nourishing space. Our practice together revealed a place of deep authenticity\, opening to ease and acceptance – which remains an anchor throughout my days since. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This was my first time sitting in shared stillness with so many others and it was absolutely magical. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I loved listening to Henry\, the guided meditation and meditating with this sangha. The atmosphere had beautiful lightness and depths and I still feel it inside. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Menla Retreat Center\nMenla is a 330-acre private nature reserve in New York’s Catskill Mountains\, set at the head of a glacial valley and\, remarkably\, on the world’s oldest known meteor crater. This is a beautiful setting for Deepening The Way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nMenla Retreat Center has a wide range of comfortable accommodations. You’ll be able to select your preference and see pricing when you register for the retreat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nourishing vegetarian meals\nDesigned around fresh locally and seasonally sourced ingredients\, including produce harvested from their on-site organic garden\, Menla’s buffet-style dining features protein-balanced plant-based dishes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting to Menla Retreat Center\nMenla is around two hours north of New York City by car\, or three hours by bus on Adirondack Trailways to Phoenicia\, NY. From Boston\, the drive is approximately three and a half hours. The nearest airports are Stewart International in Newburgh (one and a half hours) and Albany International (two hours). For detailed directions\, please visit their website. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About your teacher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Henry Shukman \nHenry is an authorized Zen Master in the Sanbo Zen lineage\, the co-founder of The Way meditation app\, and the Spiritual Director Emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. \nIn addition to teaching meditation\, Henry is an award-winning author and poet. His struggles and traumatic experiences as a youth\, combined with a spontaneous awakening experience at 19\, and decades of practice training\, paved the way for Henry to develop a well-rounded approach to healing and awakening through meditation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details\nRetreat cost: TBDDates: September 10–13\, 2026Where: Menla Retreat Center\, New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSubscribers of The Way enjoy a discount for this retreat. Find the discount code in the Events section of your app. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nIf you have any questions about this retreat\, please contact Jeremy\, our Retreats Manager at info@thewayapp.com. \nWe’re happy to assist and look forward to answering your questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n We warmly welcome you to contact us if a scholarship would allow you to attend this retreat. \nPlease contact our Jeremy at info@thewayapp.com for details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Deepening The Way\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation policy\nCancellations made up to 72 hours prior to the start of the retreat receive a 100% refund\, minus a 20% processing fee. (This is an 80% refund of your booking.) \nCancellations made within 72 hours prior up until 24 hours prior to the start of the retreat\, will not receive a refund\, but instead will receive a course credit for the cost of the booking\, minus the 20% cancellation fee. \nThis credit can be applied to other retreats at the venue. This credit is valid for one year. \nNo refund or credit will be given 24 hours prior to the start of the retreat. \nCancellations and refunds are managed by the retreat venue. URL:https://www.thewayapp.com/event/deepening-the-way LOCATION:Menla Retreat & Dewa Spa\, 375 Pantherkill Rd\, Phoenicia\, NY\, 12464\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewayapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/menla-retreat_2000x.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Way App":MAILTO:info@thewayapp.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20260616T230840 CREATED:20251206T003550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T184841Z UID:30000018-1791417600-1791763199@www.thewayapp.com SUMMARY:Realizing The Way DESCRIPTION:The Way App\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A 3-day residential retreat with Henry Shukman\n \n \n \n \n \n Mount Madonna Center\, CaliforniaOctober 8–11\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Person\n \n \n \n \n Join Realizing The Way\n \n \n \n \n \n Join Henry this October at Mount Madonna\, where guided meditation\, dharma teachings\, and extended Q&A create space for practice to deepen naturally. You’ll sit alongside others committed to the same exploration\, discovering what emerges when we give ourselves the rare gift of sustained time. \nSurrounded by redwoods and mountain views\, Mount Madonna provides a natural container for practice. Whether this is your first residential retreat or your twentieth\, Realizing The Way meets you exactly where you are. The schedule offers structure without rigidity\, with time for both communal sitting and solo wandering. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Note from Henry\nThe moment we try to realize something\, we’ve already moved away from it. This retreat is an invitation to explore that paradox: what happens when we stop seeking awakening and simply sit with what’s here? \nI’m grateful to return to Mount Madonna this October. The redwoods and mountain quiet provide the perfect setting for this inquiry.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to expect at a residential retreat\nThe retreat includes daily meditation\, dharma teachings from Henry\, and extended Q&A sessions. You’ll practice within a committed community of meditators\, with Teaching Assistants available for added support throughout. \nOur schedule offers structure and flexibility — communal sitting\, optional movement sessions and breakout groups\, with ample solo time to wander the land\, rest\, and restore. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00pm - 6:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrival and check-in \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:15pm - 6:15pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:15pm - 7:30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open silent sit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30pm - 8:30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome with Henry: orientation and guided meditation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30pm - 8:50pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Q&A for first time retreatants with Luke & Shana\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, October 9th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morning movement & silent meditation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30am - 9:30am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00am - 12:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session with Henry (guided meditations\, talk\, Q&A and silence) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm - 12:30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Q&A Session with Shana and Luke\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30pm - 1:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30pm - 3:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open self-guided practice time (outdoor walking\, self-guided movement\, open sitting\, integration) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00pm - 5:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session with Henry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:15pm - 6:15pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:30pm - 8:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open self-guided practice time (sunset walk\, self-guided movement\, open sitting\, integration)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00pm - 8:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evening meditation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30am - 8:30am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morning movement & silent meditation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30am - 9:45am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session with Henry\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00am - 11:00am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30am - 12:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Outdoor walking\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm - 1:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session with Henry\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00pm - 2:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Snack\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:30pm - 3:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open silent sit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00pm - 5:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session with Henry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:15pm - 6:15pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00pm - 8:45pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Open self-guided practice time (sunset walk\, self-guided movement\, open sitting\, integration)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, October 11th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30am - 8:30am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morning movement & silent meditation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30am - 9:30am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:30am - 10:15am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Checkout from rooms\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15am - 12:15pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session with Henry\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30pm - 1:30pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, October 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Schedule subject to changes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Realizing The Way\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Here’s what students have said about Henry’s teaching\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you for creating this nourishing space. Our practice together revealed a place of deep authenticity\, opening to ease and acceptance – which remains an anchor throughout my days since. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This was my first time sitting in shared stillness with so many others and it was absolutely magical. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I loved listening to Henry\, the guided meditation and meditating with this sangha. The atmosphere had beautiful lightness and depths and I still feel it inside. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Mount MadonnaCenter\nMount Madonna sits on 380 acres of redwoods and grasslands overlooking Monterey Bay. Ancient trees\, mountain quiet\, and distance from daily life create a beautiful container for sustained practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nMount Madonna Center has a wide range of comfortable accommodations. You’ll be able to select your preference and see pricing when you register for the retreat. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nourishing Vegetarian Meals\nAll meals are vegetarian\, prepared with fresh\, high-quality ingredients (organic and local whenever possible). The kitchen can accommodate most dietary needs\, including gluten-free and dairy-free requests. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting to Mount Madonna Center\nMount Madonna Center is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains\, approximately two hours south of San Francisco. The closest airports are San José (SJC)\, San Francisco (SFO)\, and Oakland (OAK). \nFor detailed directions and information about shuttle services\, visit Mount Madonna Center’s Transportation page. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About your teacher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Henry Shukman \nHenry is an authorized Zen Master in the Sanbo Zen lineage\, the co-founder of The Way meditation app\, and the Spiritual Director Emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. \nIn addition to teaching meditation\, Henry is an award-winning author and poet. His struggles and traumatic experiences as a youth\, combined with a spontaneous awakening experience at 19\, and decades of practice training\, paved the way for Henry to develop a well-rounded approach to healing and awakening through meditation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details\nRetreat cost: TBDDates: October 8–11\, 2026Where: Mount Madonna Center in Santa Cruz County\, California \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSubscribers of The Way enjoy a discount for this retreat. Find the discount code in the Events section of your app. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nIf you have any questions about this retreat\, please contact Jeremy\, our Retreats Manager at info@thewayapp.com. \nWe’re happy to assist and look forward to answering your questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n We warmly welcome you to contact us if a scholarship would allow you to attend this retreat. \nPlease contact our Jeremy at info@thewayapp.com for details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Realizing The Way\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation policy\nCancellations made at least thirty (30) days before October 8\, 2026 are fully refundable. Cancellations made less than thirty (30) days but more than seven (7) days prior to October 8\, 2026 incur a cancellation fee equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total reservation amount. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than seven (7) days in advance of the start date of your reservation. URL:https://www.thewayapp.com/event/realizing-the-way LOCATION:Mount Madonna Retreat Center\, 445 Summit Rd\, Watsonville\, 95076\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.thewayapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mt-Madonna-Retreat-Center_arial-view_2000x_1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="The Way App":MAILTO:info@thewayapp.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260616T230840 CREATED:20251028T222737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T010138Z UID:30000008-1792922400-1794139200@www.thewayapp.com SUMMARY:Rice in the bowl: Awakening in ordinary life DESCRIPTION:The Way App\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A three-week live\, online Deep Dive with Henry Shukman\n \n \n \n \n \n October 25\, November 1\, November 8\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Mountain Time US \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “My miracles are chopping firewood and drawing water from the well.” \n— Layman Pang\, early Zen practitioner\n \n \n \n \n \n A live Deep Dive with Henry\nA Deep Dive is an immersive\, multi-week experience of live practice and teaching with Henry\, built around a specific text or poem. For Rice in the Bowl\, we’ll explore the teaching of Layman Pang\, an early Zen practitioner who saw that the very fabric of everyday life is the miracle. \nOver three weeks\, you’ll gather with Henry and a community of fellow practitioners for extended guided meditations\, dharma talks\, and Q&A. This poem becomes a lens through which to explore your practice\, giving you something concrete to return to again and again. It’s your opportunity to move from solo practice to shared practice\, and to experience Henry’s guidance in real time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A note from Henry\nThe early Zen practitioner Layman Pang once saw a miracle-worker perform the supernatural feat of walking on water. But Layman Pang was unimpressed\, saying: “My miracles are chopping firewood and drawing water from the well.” In other words: the very fabric of everyday life is the miracle. Existing is the real miracle. \nOften we think of awakening as some far-off distant and sacred place we need to seek. But awakening to our true nature is available right here\, right now— in the very stuff of our most ordinary\, daily experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to expect\nOver three weeks\, you’ll join Henry for three live two-hour Sunday sessions featuring: \n\nExtended guided meditations (25-30 minutes) that let you fully settle into present moment experience\nIn-depth dharma talks bringing together ancient traditions\, modern wisdom\, and poetry in Henry’s unique style\nQ&A periods where your practice questions get answered directly\n\nYou’ll stay connected throughout the Deep Dive via a dedicated WhatsApp group\, creating a sense of community throughout your shared journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The beauty of the ordinary\nMeditation can help us to see the beauty of our ordinary lives in two ways. Firstly\, it can help to uncover the inherent beauty of experience itself. The sunset may be beautiful\, but the very fact we are able to see one is more beautiful still. \nSecondly\, the most ordinary objects in our lives can themselves be triggers for awakening. A cup\, a calendar\, a sensation of pain – these can all be gateways to a dramatic shift in our perspective of the world. \nThis course invites you to discover awakening not as a distant goal but as something found in the heart of daily life\, where even the most ordinary moments reveal profound beauty. Drawing on Zen stories and wisdom\, Henry will show how meditation can help us see both the miracle of simply experiencing life and the extraordinary potential hidden in everyday objects and encounters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What you’ll learn from Henry\n\nHow to uncover the beauty inherent in the world around you\nSeeing both the miracle of simply experiencing life and the extraordinary potential hidden in everyday objects and encounters\nHow ordinary moments can become gateways to dramatic shifts in perspective\nDiscovering awakening not as a distant goal but as something found in the heart of daily life\nThe practice of finding the sacred in the mundane\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Rice in the bowl\n$124 for The Way subscribers\n$155 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n3 live two-hour Sunday sessions with Henry\nAll session recordings\nWhatsApp community for the Deep Dive\nAccess to practice resources and prompts\nRegistration is not open for this Deep Dive just yet.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feedback from the 2025 Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n And from these teachings\, I feel like I’ve really learned how to slow down. And in that slowing down\, pause and just allow a relaxation for my mind and my body. And from that\, there’s been an experience of opening and just opening to what is.\n– Kate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Since learning from and practicing with Henry\, I found that “allowing life as it is” is the single most effective and beneficial way to meet my fears and challenges. I am and will forever be grateful to Henry and his amazing network of support.\n– Valerie\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Henry has deep knowledge of Buddhism and Buddhist practices and traditions\, along with a lot of knowingness about literature\, history\, life. And his gifts as a teacher\, as a poet\, as a storyteller\, allow him to distill all that knowledge.\n– Therese\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About your teacher\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Henry Shukman \nHenry is an authorized Zen Master in the Sanbo Zen lineage\, the co-founder of The Way meditation app\, and the Spiritual Director Emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. \nIn addition to teaching meditation\, Henry is an award-winning author and poet. His struggles and traumatic experiences as a youth\, combined with a spontaneous awakening experience at 19\, paved the way for Henry to develop a well-rounded approach to healing and awakening through meditation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details\nCost: $155Dates: Join us over 3 Sundays on:October 25\, November 1\, November 8Time: 10am–12pm MSTWhere: Online \n \n \n \n \n \n Recordings\nEach session will be recorded. If you can’t attend live\, or simply want to reference it again\, we’ll share the recording the day after the session. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\nRegistrations have not opened for this Deep Dive just yet. This Deep Dive is part of our 2026 Live Online Program\, why not dedicate yourself to an entire year of live teachings? \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nIf you have any questions about this program\, please contact our team at info@thewayapp.com. We’re happy to assist and look forward to having you join us! URL:https://www.thewayapp.com/event/rice-in-the-bowl ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewayapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rice-bowl_2_2000x.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Way App":MAILTO:info@thewayapp.com LOCATION:https://www.thewayapp.com/event/rice-in-the-bowl END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR