Born like a dream
In this dream of a world
How easy in mind I am
I who will fade away
Like the morning dew
—Ikkyu

This is the third of three daylong retreats exploring Contemplative Care

In this retreat we will explore ways in which we can cope with loss in our daily lives. Grief and loss enter our lives suddenly or gradually in many different forms such as: death of a loved one, illness, major life changes, job loss or retirement.

Through meditation, visualization, writing and conversation we will explore the ways in which loss impacts our life.We will work individually and as a group to discuss openly and honestly how to identify our feelings and communicate them to ourselves and others.

Koshin Paley Ellison is a Founder and Co-Executive Director of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. He is a founder of the Buddhist Psychotherapy Collective and in private practice, where he sees individuals, couples, and groups. Koshin is currently a Jungian Analyst Candidate at the Jungian Psychoanalytic Association. Koshin is a senior student and novice Soto Zen Buddhist priest under Roshi Enkyo O’Hara, at the Village Zendo.

Robert Chodo Campbell, is a Founder and Co-Executive Director of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, and he’s a founder of the Buddhist Psychotherapy Collective. He is a Buddhist Chaplain Priest at Village Zendo in New York City. He has served as a Chaplain at Beth Israel Medical Center and Lenox Hill Hospital. Chodo leads meditation practice, facilitates groups at various medical/residential and facilities in the metropolitan area.