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Rooted in the Korean Buddhist Tradition
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Rooted in the Korean Buddhist Tradition
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Our Annual Sangha Weekend was held on September 3rd, 2022 in Kosice, Slovakia. We would like to congratulate:
Jan Sendzimir JDPSN (Vienna Zen Center)
Dušan Silváši JDPSN (Kosice Zen Center)
Tonda Horak JDPSN (Bori Sa, Spain)
These 3 new teachers received Inka during a beautiful Inka Ceremony, Please Welcome them !
Here is an impression of the the ceremony.
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Winter Retreat Program 2023, will be held across Europe in different locations.
Winter retreat program (90 days Borisa Jan 7th – Mar 31st / 4 weeks in Wubongsa (Warsaw Zen Center) dates not yet fixed)
More details coming soon
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The Creative Group of KUSZE is a diverse group of Zen practitioners from all parts of Europe and Israel with various backgrounds ranging from designers & web developers to social media and youtube managers. We share a passion for working together and not only practicing Dharma but also helping offer it to those who are interested as well.
For more information visit here.
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“Together action is very important for Zen students. Bowing together, chanting together, sitting together, eating together, this means that your own situation, your condition, and your opinions can disappear much more easily.” Click here for introduction to zen meditation as taught by Zen Master Seung Sahn.
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