ONLINE MEDITATION RETREAT
Retreat is a time to look inside and investigate our life. It is an opportunity to clear our mind of habitual thinking and access our wisdom and compassion.
Details
Please join us for an online retreat! The retreat will be led by Kathy Park JDPSN and will include 1:1 kong-an interviews. Sit as little or as much as you wish.
Korean Time: Sunday, March 29, 5am – 1 pm
Check your time zone here for the retreat times.
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"The retreat was well structured and with three main components, sitting meditation, walking meditation and kong-an interviews. It was easy to follow and the technology was easy to use."
Teacher
Kathy Park JDPSN began practicing Zen in 1999 in Paris and has trained in a number of capacities at Zen centers including Cambridge Zen Center and Providence Zen Center in the U.S., Su Bong Zen Monastery in Hong Kong and at Musangsa in Korea, where she participated in several 90-day kyol che retreats. She received inka (permission to teach) from Zen master Dae Bong at Musangsa in Korea in 2016, and currently teaches at Musangsa, and Seoul and Daejeon Zen groups in Korea. Additionally, she is the coordinator for the International Initative for the Kwan Um School of Zen, bringing online Zen teaching and support to practitioners worldwide.
Non-Members
$60
Not a member of the Kwan Um School of Zen? No problem. We welcome anyone who has a genuine interest in practicing together online.
KUSZ Members
$45
Discount rate for paying members of the Kwan Um School of Zen. Please confirm your membership to receive your discount.
FAQ
Question: What if I can't sit the whole retreat?
Answer: You can join the retreat for as little or as much as you want. You can also join part of the retreat, leave, and return again later.
Question: What do I do about meals and breaks?
Answer: There will be breaks as directed by the retreat leader. These breaks are an hour long. You may also break when it is convenient for you.
Question: How do I join the retreat?
Answer: We will be meeting and practicing on Zoom. A link to join the retreat will be sent to your email. If you don't have Zoom installed on your device, you can download it here. https://zoom.us/download. If you're confused about the schedule, don't worry. Just show up and follow along.
Question: What will be the schedule?
Answer: The retreat will consist of sitting and walking meditation. When you enter the retreat, just follow the schedule.
Question: How will I get an interview with the teacher?
Answer: The teacher will call each person to the "virtual" interview room. This will be a chance to ask any questions you have about practice and to work with kong-ans.
Question: What do I need to do to prepare?
Answer: Try to find a place to practice where you will not be interrupted. Sit in a place in your home that is quiet. You can set up a small table or bench and set anything on it that inspires you to practice meditation. An example would be a statue, a picture, candle, or incense. This is optional. Sit on a meditation cushion or a pillow. Bring the book, The Whole World Is A Single Flower, if you have it.
Question: Can I participate with my phone or tablet?
Answer: You can participate with a phone or tablet, but a laptop is highly recommended.
Retreat Schedule
Non-Members
$60
Not a member of the Kwan Um School of Zen? No problem. We welcome anyone who has a genuine interest in practicing together online.
KUSZ Members
$45
Discount rate for paying members of the Kwan Um School of Zen. Please confirm your membership to receive your discount.
"I am very grateful for the opportunity to have a sangha to sit with, and the kong-an interviews were very helpful for my practice."