Zen meditation retreat in Europe
Winter Kyol Che 2027
Twelve weeks of intensive silent practice at Bori Sa Zen Center, Spain, in the tradition of Korean Zen.
2 January – 27 March 2027
The Tradition
Over 40 years of silent retreats
We have over 40 years of experience in organizing intensive silent meditation retreats in the tradition of Korean Zen brought from the East by Zen Master Seung Sahn.
The Location
Bori Sa Zen Center
The whole retreat takes place at Bori Sa, our mountain retreat center in the Alta Garrotxa, Spain.
The Timetable
Twelve weeks on the path
The retreat is divided into weekly teaching periods. Teachers change every one to two weeks. Week 7 is an intensive week.
01
Week 1
Bon Shim SSN
2 – 9 January 2027
02
Week 2
Bon Shim SSN
9 – 16 January 2027
03
Week 3
Teacher to be announced
16 – 23 January 2027
04
Week 4
Teacher to be announced
23 – 30 January 2027
05
Week 5
Teacher to be announced
30 January – 6 February 2027
06
Week 6
Teacher to be announced
6 – 13 February 2027
07
Week 7
Intensive week
Teacher to be announced
13 – 20 February 2027
08
Week 8
Teacher to be announced
20 – 27 February 2027
09
Week 9
Teacher to be announced
27 February – 6 March 2027
10
Week 10
Teacher to be announced
6 – 13 March 2027
11
Week 11
Teacher to be announced
13 – 20 March 2027
12
Week 12
Teacher to be announced
20 – 27 March 2027
“Don’t want anything. Then you get everything.”
Zen Master Seung Sahn
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FAQ
What is a Zen Retreat?
Zen Meditation Retreats are a traditional Korean Zen meditation retreat held in temples and monasteries. It is a transformative experience of group immersion in silence while exploring the central question of who we are — with the potential for life-changing realization.
Why join the meditation retreat?
In extended meditation practice, practitioners discover that habitual patterns need not control their daily existence. Through practice we can cultivate a simpler, more joyful way of living grounded in wisdom. This wisdom is a gateway to liberation and a meaningful contribution to the wider world.
Scholarships
Support to attend
If you are a School member with financial difficulties or a long-term Sangha volunteer, a scholarship may be available for you to attend.
Have questions?
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Kwan Um School of Zen Europe