Events
Roshi David teaches weekly and seasonally with practice communities in Southern California, Arizona, and online. All are welcome, whether you're sitting for the first time or continuing a practice of many years.
Ongoing Practice
Sitting meditation followed by a dharma talk, with time for questions and conversation. Roshi David teaches here monthly, in rotation with other teachers. Open to everyone.
Insight Community of the Desert · Palm Springs Next with Roshi David: Sunday, August 9 · 10:30 am See full schedule →A weekly invitation to explore meditation as a support for spiritual development, focusing on realizing our innate capacity for care, compassion, and mutual respect. Roshi David teaches monthly, in rotation with other teachers. Open to everyone.
Insight Community of the Desert · Online · Tuesdays 6:30–8pm PT Next with Roshi David: Tuesday, August 11 · then September 15 See full schedule →Regular sitting practice, dharma talks, and community practice in an eclectic, welcoming environment drawing from multiple Buddhist traditions. Roshi David teaches monthly, in rotation with other teachers.
Long Beach Meditation · Long Beach · Sundays 3–4:30pm Next with Roshi David: Sunday, August 2 · then August 30 See full schedule →Evening sessions of zazen, walking meditation, one-on-one interviews, and dharma talks — accessible from anywhere via Zoom.
Long Beach Meditation · Online via Zoom Next with Roshi David: Tuesday, September 22 · 6:00 pm Register →A monthly gathering with Roshi David for open conversation about the dharma — questions, doubts, and discoveries all welcome, in an informal setting.
Long Beach Meditation · First Tuesdays 6:30–7:30pm Next: Tuesday, September 1 · no August gathering Register →Retreats & Sesshin
Intensive practice periods offering sustained zazen, private interviews, and the transformative container of group retreat. Offered periodically throughout the year.
A full day of sitting and walking meditation with Roshi David — dharma talk, discussion, and the quiet of sustained practice.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Long Beach Meditation · Long Beach Details & registration →A morning of zazen and dharma teaching with Roshi David, accessible from wherever you are via Zoom.
Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Long Beach Meditation · Online via Zoom Details & registration →A residential Zen retreat in the foothills of the High Sonoran Desert — zazen, dharma talks, mindful meals, and private interviews with the teacher. All levels of experience are welcome.
January 14–18, 2027 · Arrive Thursday 3:00 PM, depart Monday 12:00 PM
Private room $1,250 · Shared room $775 — accommodations and meals included.
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center · Carefree, Arizona View flyer → Inquire →Additional retreats are in development. To hear about new dates as they are set, subscribe to the monthly letter or get in touch.