We are very happy to announce that Zen Master Joeng Hye is our newly elected European Head Zen Master, and is taking over from Zen Master Ji Kwang. The European Head Zen Master rotates every three years and we are looking forward to his guidance and would like to thank Zen Master Ji Kwang for his tireless efforts and guidance during his term.
This event requires your registration at least 5 day before the retreat starts. October Zen Retreat, organized by Košice Zen Center, will take place in the Kwan Um School of Zen Retreat Center in Slanské Nové Mesto. Join us for two days of intensive practice — including meditation, bowing, chanting, and
📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:00 a.m. – 4:10 p.m. 📍 Location: 4–7 participants: Online via Zoom; 8 or more participants: Hybrid – at the Amida Center and online via Zoom. Minimum of 4 participants required (registration deadline: Saturday of the previous week); Schedule & Timetable More information
Zen YMJJ Retreat in the Desert – Fall 2025 With Dharma Master George Hazelbauer Between 31.10.25 - 7.11.2025 (7 days) Makman Dunes - Israel Dessert. Details Makman Dunes – is a secluded, privately owned ecological vacation village, spread over 6 acres on the edge of the sand dunes. The village
📅 Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:00 a.m. – 4:10 p.m. 📍 Location: 4–7 participants: Online via Zoom; 8 or more participants: Hybrid – at the Amida Center and online via Zoom. Minimum of 4 participants required (registration deadline: Saturday of the previous week); Schedule & Timetable More information
We invite you to a YMJJ and Precepts Ceremony with Zen Master Gu Ja (Namhee Chon) in Berlin Zen Center arrival: Friday, 5 December until 6 p.m. start: Friday, 5 December 6:30 p.m. end: Sunday, 7 December 3 p.m. Precepts Ceremony: Sunday, 7 December 3 p.m. until about 4:30 p.m.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:00 a.m. – 4:10 p.m. 📍 Location: 4–7 participants: Online via Zoom; 8 or more participants: Hybrid – at the Amida Center and online via Zoom. Minimum of 4 participants required (registration deadline: Saturday of the previous week); Schedule & Timetable More information
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