✺新氣象✺ 古池一日禪修營 ft.姚仁喜Kris
- Date
- 2026-03-15
- Location
- Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Host
- 古池蛙躍濺水聲
About this event
A full day of Zen practice can change the pace of your inner world in ways a quick class never can. ✺新氣象✺ 古池一日禪修營 ft.姚仁喜Kris offers a dedicated space to slow down, settle your attention, and spend meaningful time with others who are also looking for clarity, steadiness, and a more grounded way of being. Set in Da’an District on a Sunday morning, this in-person retreat is designed for people who want something more intentional than a casual meetup and more accessible than a long residential retreat. The result is a day that feels focused, human, and quietly expansive. What Is This? This event is a one-day Zen retreat built around shared practice, presence, and community. The title itself points to a sense of renewal, and the format supports that: instead of rushing from one obligation to the next, attendees step into a structured day shaped by meditation, reflection, and attentive participation. With 姚仁喜 Kris featured as part of the experience, the retreat brings a clear point of focus while still keeping the spirit of a practice day intact. This is not framed as performance or spectacle. It is a setting for depth, where the value comes from showing up fully and letting the day work on you gradually. Because it is held in person, the event also carries a communal dimension that online sessions rarely capture. The atmosphere of practicing in the same room, keeping time together, and sharing a quieter rhythm can be as important as any individual instruction. If you have been curious about Zen but hesitant to commit to something longer, this format makes sense. A one-day retreat is substantial enough to feel transformative, while still fitting into the reality of everyday life. What to Expect Expect a day with a clear container and deliberate pacing. Rather than scattered activities, the retreat is likely to unfold through a sequence of practice-based sessions that help you arrive, settle, deepen, and close the day with more calm than you started with. Across the day, attendees can expect elements such as: Guided or structured periods of Zen meditation Moments of silence and observation that help quiet the usual mental noise Teachings, reflections, or live facilitation connected to the retreat theme Shared in-person presence with a community that values mindfulness and sincere practice Natural pauses in the day to reset, absorb, and return with more attention The pace of a retreat like this is often part of the teaching. Instead of constant stimulation, the day invites you to notice what emerges when you stop filling every gap with input. That might mean restlessness at first, but it can also open into concentration, insight, and relief. Because this event is tagged across community, meetup, social, and networking, it also suggests a gathering where connection matters. Not networking in the transactional sense, but the more useful kind: meeting people who care about inner work, thoughtful conversation, and living with more intention. Why Attend A one-day retreat creates conditions that are hard to replicate on your own. Even if you already meditate, it is one thing to practice for a few minutes between tasks and another to spend a full day protected from distraction, held by structure, and supported by collective focus. You might attend for any number of real reasons: to reset after a demanding period, to reconnect with your practice, to explore Zen in a more serious way, or simply to give your mind a break from its usual pace. All of those are valid. The strength of this event is that it meets people where they are while still inviting them to go deeper. What you may take away includes: A calmer, more stable mental state Direct experience with retreat-style Zen practice A clearer sense of how sustained attention feels in the body and mind Encouragement to continue or begin a regular practice Connection with others who value reflection, discipline, and presence There is also value in the simple fact of making time for this. Choosing a day of retreat is a statement about what matters. It says that your attention is worth caring for, and that clarity does not happen by accident. Practical Details This is an in-person event taking place in Da’an District, Taiwan, which makes it well suited to attendees who want a physically grounded, shared retreat environment rather than a remote session. Being in the room matters for this kind of practice, and the local setting makes the day feel tangible and real from the start. The retreat begins on Sunday, March 15 at 10:00 AM GMT+8. Since it is presented as a one-day retreat, it is wise to approach it as a day you are intentionally setting aside rather than trying to squeeze in around other commitments. A few useful ways to prepare: Keep your schedule light before and after the event if possible Arrive with a willingness to be present rather than productive Wear comfortable clothing suitable for a day of seated practice and stillness Come ready for a quieter, more attentive pace than an ordinary social gathering If what you need right now is more noise, more speed, or more surface-level interaction, this may not be the right fit. But if you are looking for substance, quiet focus, and a meaningful day shared with others in a thoughtful setting, this retreat makes a strong case for showing up.
Who should attend
This day is for you if you want more than inspiration and are ready for actual practice. - You are **curious about Zen meditation** and want to experience it in a dedicated, in-person format rather than through short online clips or casual introductions. - You already have some kind of **mindfulness, meditation, or contemplative practice** and want the structure of a full-day retreat to deepen it. - You have been feeling **mentally overloaded, scattered, or overstimulated**, and a day of stillness and focus sounds more useful than another busy weekend plan. - You value **intentional community** and want to spend time with people who are thoughtful, reflective, and genuinely interested in inner work. - You are drawn to events that combine **discipline, presence, and meaningful human connection**, not just passive listening or surface-level socializing. - You want to make a clear pause in your routine and give yourself space to **reset, observe, and return with more clarity**. If that sounds like the kind of Sunday you have been needing, this retreat is likely a strong fit.