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SUMMARY:Zen Retreat led by Zen Master Soeng Hyang (4 days)
DESCRIPTION:Yong Maeng Jong Jin: to leap like a tiger while you are sitting \nLed by Zen Master Soeng Hyang \nMay 1 to 4 (4 days\, arrival Wednesday April 30 evening) \nThe retreat is silent\, in our Mountain Zen Center located in the middle of nature\, in the Alta Garrotxa Natural Park (Spain). The participants follow an intensive program of sitting and walking mediation\, chanting\, bowing and formal meals\, trying to keep alive the practice of attention at all times. \nMore information and registration: \nhttps://boricentro.kwanumzen.es/event/zen-retreat-may-2025-led-by-zen-master-soeng-hyang-4-days/?lang=en \nZen Master Soeng Hyang: (Barbara Rhodes) is the School Zen Master of the Kwan Um School of Zen. She received dharma transmission from Zen Master Seung Sahn on October 10\, 1992. She was one of Zen Master Seung Sahn’s first American students and studied with him beginning in 1972. She was given inka in 1977. A registered nurse since 1969\, she currently works in hospice care. She helped found Providence Zen Center\, and lived there for seventeen years\, serving in a number of administrative capacities. Zen Master Soeng Hyang has a daughter and lives with her partner\, Mary\, in California.
URL:https://www.kwanumeurope.org/event/zen-retreat-led-by-zen-master-soeng-hyang-4-days/
LOCATION:Bori Sa\, (Mas Puli) Sales de Llierca \, Alta Garrotxa\, Girona\, 17853\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Yong Maeng Jong Jin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250515T120000
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SUMMARY:YMJJ with Barbara Pardo JDPSN - Israel
DESCRIPTION:15th-17th of May YMJJ In ISRAEL\,\nin Kibbutz Neot Semadar is located in the Southern Negev Desert of Israel\, about 60km north of Eilat.\nWe invite you to our Zen Retreat with Barbara Prado JDPSN from Borisa Zen Center (Spain) \nfor more information contact Oded from the Israeli Sangha by Whatsup :+972-54-4327160 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.kwanumeurope.org/event/ymjj-with-barbara-pardo-jdpsn-israel/
LOCATION:Girona
CATEGORIES:Yong Maeng Jong Jin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kwan Um Israel":MAILTO:shaketo@bezeqint.net
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
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SUMMARY:YMJJ with Ji Kwang SSN – Germany
DESCRIPTION:The location is a beautiful group house in the nature in the west of Germany. Solingen is close to the cities and airports of Cologne and Düsseldorf. Admission fee: Dharma-Teacher: 340\,- Member: 370\,- Guest: 400\,- .\nFor more information and registration\, please write to koeln@kwanumzen.de  \nFrom June 27th – 29th before the YMJJ Sascha and Chiva from the Cologne Zen Group offer a Holotropic Breathwork weekend at the same location. For more information about that write to bruhn@ivls.de
URL:https://www.kwanumeurope.org/event/7-days-zen-retreat-in-solingen-germany/
LOCATION:Naturfreundehaus Theegarten\, Solingen\, Zedernweg 26\, 42651 Solingen\, 42651\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Summer Retreat Program,Yong Maeng Jong Jin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kwan Um Zen Group Cologne":MAILTO:koeln@kwanumzen.de
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250905T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250907T150000
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SUMMARY:YMJJ with Zen Master Dae An in Berlin Zen Center
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a YMJJ with Zen Master Dae An (Bogumila Malinowska) in Berlin Zen Center \narrival: Friday\, 5 September until 6 p.m. \nstart: Friday\, 5 September 6:30 p.m. \nend: Sunday\, 7 September 3 p.m. \n  \ncosts: 150€ for non-members\, 125€ for members\, 100€ for Dharma Teachers (in Training) \nincludes meals and accommodation in the dharma room \nPlease bring your sleeping bag. \nWe recommend to bring earplugs and a blind fold if you are sensitive to snoring or light during the night. \n  \nPlease register here: https://kwanumzen.de/en/event/ymjj-with-zen-master-dae-an-berlin/ \nAs soon as you have paid the retreat fee a place is reserved for you. \nIf you have any psychological or physical issues or any other doubt please contact us before registering: berlin[at]kwanumzen.de \n  \nWe look forward to practicing Zen with you 🙂
URL:https://www.kwanumeurope.org/event/ymjj-with-zen-master-dae-an-in-berlin-zen-center/
LOCATION:Zen Zentrum Berlin\,  Gottschedstr. 4\, Berlin\, 13357\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Weekend Retreat,Yong Maeng Jong Jin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251010T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251012T150000
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SUMMARY:Yong Maeng Jong Jin with Jan Sendzimir\, JDPSN
DESCRIPTION:This event requires your registration at least 5 day before the retreat starts. \nOctober 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 Dharma talk with Jan Sendzimir\, JDPSN — October 10–12\, 2025. \nFor further inquiries please click on registration form or contact the organiser. \nJan Sendzimir JDPSN was born in the USA and began practicing with Zen Master Seung Sahn in 1975. In 1978\, he became a Dharma teacher. Since then\, he has practiced and often lived in various Kwan Um Zen centers in the USA\, Vienna\, and Mu Sang Sa in Korea\, together with many of our masters. He was most influenced by Zen Masters Seung Sahn\, Dae Bong\, Dae Kwang\, and Ji Kwang. \nHaving practiced directly with Zen Master Seung Sahn for many years\, participants will have a unique opportunity to ask him about his personal experiences with our founding teacher. \nIn 1998\, he moved to Europe\, to Vienna\, where he built a life with his then wife and two daughters. He currently lives in Vienna with his partner Hyon Ja SSN (Alma Potter SSN) and is the abbot of the Vienna Zen Center. He received inku (full teaching authorization) from Zen Master Ji Kwang in September 2022. \nRetreat Fee \n\nFirst entry\n\nStandard price: 80 EUR\nMembers: 65 EUR\nDharma Teachers Group (UD): 60 EUR\n(This fee covers meals\, teacher’s honorarium and travel expenses\, and school operation.)\n\n\nSecond entry (October 11\, arrival between 17:00–18:00)\n\nFlat fee: 60 EUR\n\n\n\nPlease bring with you: \n\nYour own sleeping bag and towels\, as well as loose ankle-length trousers in muted colors (preferably gray) for Dharma room practice. (Mats are provided.)\nOutdoor shoes and clothing (for work in the garden).\n\n⚠️ Note for allergy sufferers: A cat lives in the retreat center!\nFood intolerances should be reported during registration. \nTwo-day meditation retreat \n\nFrom Friday\, October 10 (arrival before 17:00)\nUntil Sunday\, October 12 (approx. 14:00)\nAt the Retreat Center of our Zen School in Slanské Nové Mesto.\n\nHow to get to the Retreat Center by bus public transport? Send the organizer an email with your arrival time and they will send you the current connections.
URL:https://www.kwanumeurope.org/event/ymjj-with-jan-sendzimir-kosice-retreat-center/
LOCATION:Retreat Center Kwan Um Zen Košice\, Slanské Nové Mesto 207\, Slanské Nové Mesto\, 044 18\, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
CATEGORIES:Weekend Retreat,Yong Maeng Jong Jin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251107T100000
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SUMMARY:7 Day YMJJ with George Hazlbauer JDPSN
DESCRIPTION:Zen YMJJ Retreat in the Desert – Fall 2025\nWith Dharma Master George Hazelbauer\nBetween 31.10.25 – 7.11.2025 (7 days) \nMakman Dunes – Israel Dessert. \nDetails \nMakman Dunes – is a secluded\, privately owned ecological vacation village\, spread over  6 acres on the edge of the sand dunes. The village is located on the outskirts of the Mash’abim Sands Nature Reserve\, adjacent to the Ottoman road to Nitzana\, about 20 minutes south of Be’er Sheva. \nAmong the dunes are scattered 5 mud-built guest cabins\, constructed by hand using sustainable architectural principles. \nThe name Mekoman is derived from the Arabic word “Kiman”\, meaning “place.” \nWeather \nPractice will take place in a large\, open Bedouin tent.\nNovember is a very pleasant month in the desert — an ideal time to stay outdoors during the day and enjoy the open spaces and silence of the desert. \nPlease contact Oded for more details and registration\n+972-54-4327160\nshaketo@bezeqint.net \n  \n 
URL:https://www.kwanumeurope.org/event/7-day-ymjj-with-george-hazlbauer-jdpsn/
LOCATION:Makman Dunes Israel\, חולות מקמן\, Israel
CATEGORIES:Yong Maeng Jong Jin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kwan Um Israel":MAILTO:shaketo@bezeqint.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T012617
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SUMMARY:YMJJ & Precepts Ceremony with Zen Master Gu Ja in Berlin Zen Center
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a YMJJ and Precepts Ceremony with Zen Master Gu Ja (Namhee Chon) in Berlin Zen Center \narrival: Friday\, 5 December until 6 p.m. \nstart: Friday\, 5 December 6:30 p.m. \nend: Sunday\, 7 December 3 p.m. \nPrecepts Ceremony: Sunday\, 7 December 3 p.m. until about 4:30 p.m. \n  \ncosts: 150€ for non-members\, 125€ for members of the Kwan Um School of Zen\, 100€ for Dharma Teachers (in Training) \nincludes meals and accommodation in the dharma room \nPlease bring your sleeping bag. \nWe recommend to bring earplugs and a blind fold if you are sensitive to snoring or light during the night. \n  \nPlease register here (registration will open about 2 months before the event): https://kwanumzen.de/en/event/ymjj-with-zen-master-gu-ja-berlin-2/ \nAs soon as you have paid the retreat fee a place is reserved for you. \nIf you have any psychological or physical issues or any other doubt please contact us before registering: berlin[at]kwanumzen.de \n  \nWe look forward to practicing Zen with you 🙂
URL:https://www.kwanumeurope.org/event/ymjj-precepts-ceremony-with-zen-master-gu-ja-in-berlin-zen-center/
LOCATION:Zen Zentrum Berlin\,  Gottschedstr. 4\, Berlin\, 13357\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Yong Maeng Jong Jin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T133000
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SUMMARY:Bratislava ZC February YMJJ w. Dušan Silváši JDPSN
DESCRIPTION:This event requires your registration at least 7 day before the retreat starts. \nOn-site/online retreat (Yong Maeng Jong Jin) with Dharma Master Dušan Silváši is organised by Bratislava Zen Center.  You can join us to experience 2 days of intensive period of the practice with meditation\, bowing\, chanting practice and kong-an interviews from February 6 to 8\, 2026. \nThe Dharma Speech will be given by Dušan Silváši JDPSN on Saturday\, February 7 at 14:30 (2:30pm) CET. \nFor further inquiries please contact the organiser.
URL:https://www.kwanumeurope.org/event/bratislava-zc-february-ymjj-w-dusan-silvasi-jdpsn-2/
LOCATION:Bratislava Zen Center\, Henulova 5\, Bratislava\, 84101\, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
CATEGORIES:Yong Maeng Jong Jin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bratislava Zen Center":MAILTO:bzc108@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260228T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260328T130000
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SUMMARY:Winter Retreat in Borisa (4 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:February 28 to March 28 (1 month\, minimum participation 1 week). \nJoin us for a 4 weeks meditation retreat in the mountains. Bori Sa is located amidst the magnificent scenery of Alta Garrotxa Natural Park\, were we’ll practice sitting\, bowing\, chanting\, working and eating together in complete silence. \nThere will be Dharma talks and kong-an interviews with the teachers every week. \n• Week 1 (february 28 to march 7 ): Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN (online)\, lives in Vienna and received inka from Zen master Ji Kwang in Wu Bong Sa\, Poland\, in March 2016. \n• Week 2 (march 7 to 14): Barbara Pardo JDPSN\, resident teacher in Borisa\, she began practicing at the Kwan Um School of Zen in 1994 and received inka from Zen master Bon Shim in 2019. \n• Week 3 (march 14 to 21): Zen Master Bon Shim\, met Zen Master Seung Sahn in 1978 and started practicing under his guidance. She received inka from Zen master Seung Sahn in 1992 and transmission from Zen master Wu Bong in 2006. \n• Week 4 (march 21 to 28): Zen Master Bon Shim\, met Zen Master Seung Sahn in 1978 and started practicing under his guidance. She received inka from Zen master Seung Sahn in 1992 and transmission from Zen master Wu Bong in 2006. \nFor more information and registration\, please visit: \nhttps://boricentro.kwanumzen.es/event/retir-dhivern-2026-1-mes/?lang=en
URL:https://www.kwanumeurope.org/event/winter-retreat-4-weeks/
LOCATION:Bori Sa\, (Mas Puli) Sales de Llierca \, Alta Garrotxa\, Girona\, 17853\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Yong Maeng Jong Jin
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SUMMARY:one week Zen Retreat with Zen Master Gu Ja in Zen Center Berlin\, 2 -9 April 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to our one week Zen Retreat with Zen Master Gu Ja (Namhee Chon) in Zen Center Berlin\, Germany. \nIf you would like to join us\, please register via the registration formular on our website which will be online starting in February 2026  https://kwanumzen.de/en/events/ \nCosts: 390€ / 325€ for members of KUSZ / 275€ for Dharma Teachers (also in training) \n  \nThere will be Kong An interviews with Zen Master Gu Ja and a question and answer session. We will practice meditation in sitting\, walking\, chanting\, eating\, and working. \nIf you have any questions please write us to berlin[at]kwanumzen.de \n  \n\n\nZen Master Gu Ja (Namhee Chon) holds a master degree in philosophy and sinology from Freie Universitaet Berlin (Germany) and learnt Yoga and Meditation in India. In 2008 she received Inka (teaching permission) from Zen Master Wu Bong and in 2017 she received dharma transmission from Zen Master Bon Shim. In the video link below you can see parts of this Ceremony and you find here you can find her transmission speech (in German). She is the guiding teacher of Zen Center Berlin. \nZen Master Gu Ja met Zen Master Seung Sahn in 1989 in Warsaw\, Poland\, and founded Zen Center Berlin in 1990 together with her husband\, Zen Master Ji Kwang. A short time after that they founded the Kwan Um School of Zen Germany. She lives close to Berlin with her family and works as a scientist for East-Asian studies.  \nZen Master Gu Ja teaches on a regular basis in Zen Center Berlin. \n\n\n  \nThe day after the one week Zen Retreat a transmission Ceremony will take place for Arne Schaefer JDPSN to become Zen Master. The transmission Ceremony will be held on Friday\, 10 April 2026 in Zen Center Berlin\, Germany\, at 11 a.m. and will take about 2 hours. \nBefore the Transmission Ceremony we will have a kido in Zen Center Berlin to which you are also most welcome. \nIf you would like to participate in the Transmission Ceremony\, we kindly ask you to register until March 31st 2026: \nTransmission Ceremony 2026
URL:https://www.kwanumeurope.org/event/one-week-zen-retreat-with-zen-master-gu-ja-in-zen-center-berlin-2-9-april-2026/
LOCATION:Zen Zentrum Berlin\,  Gottschedstr. 4\, Berlin\, 13357\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Yong Maeng Jong Jin
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