Background Reading
On Western Zen Retreats
- Western Zen Retreat reports by past participants
- For Non-beginners and Beginners Alike: The Western Zen Retreat, by Rebecca Li and David Slaymaker
- Meditation and Personal Disclosure: The Western Zen Retreat by John Crook
On Silent Illumination and Koan Retreats
- Any of the works by Master Sheng Yen
- With particular reference to Maenllwyd See: Illuminating Silence: The Practice of Chinese Zen
- See also retreat reports by past Chan Retreat participants
Audio Talk on Koan Retreat
- Visit our audio downloads page to hear a talk about the koan retreat by John Crook
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