In addition to the Monday evening meditation group meetings, the Bear River Meditation Group offers half or full day retreats, public talks, celebrations and other events. For more information contact us to be added to our weekly email list.
UPCOMING EVENT AND RETREAT
Intensive Practice Period – Online
How to Cook your Life
January 12th – 19th, 2026
Times:
Morning sessions will start daily at 7 am
Monday evenings begin, as usual at 6:45 pm
All other evenings through the week will start at 7 pm
Dharma Focus:
The Intensive Practice Period this year focuses on Dogen’s Instructions to the Chief Cook. Reverend Master Vivian Gruenenfelder will lead the week long period. It will include twice daily meditation periods and ceremonies. Reverend Vivian will offer Dharma talks on Monday evening, Jan 12th, Wednesday evening, Jan 14th, Saturday morning Jan 17 and remarks on Monday, Jan 19th. The talks will be recorded and posted to our Youtube channel.
Resources and Other Information:
Comments and resources provided by Reverend Vivian are available on the 2026 Resource Page. The Zoom login will be provided in the weekly emails. If you are not on the current list and would like to join the events online, please contact us for the link. Dharma talks will be recorded and posted to our Youtube channel. More information including schedules for the twice daily meetings online and for the retreat will be available here as soon as they become available..
How to Cook Your Life Retreat
In Person/Online
Saturday, January 17th
Times TBA
In person at Applegate Civic Center
18014 Applegate Rd, Applegate CA
If you are not on our list to receive weekly emails, and would like to be updated on the schedule and receive the Zoom login, please contact us.