Basic Information
What is Kyol Che
Winter Kyol Che is a 90-day intensive meditation retreat.
Originally, it happened once a year in the Buddha’s lifetime during the summer monsoon, and since Pai Chang Zen Master introduced the second, winter retreat during the Tang Dynasty, Zen monks and nuns used to sit twice 90 days per year, without entering or leaving during the
retreat.
Zen Master Seung Sahn opened the gates of Zen Halls before lay people and allowed part time participation, thus you can also join the historic effort shared by many people to attain clear mind and help this world. You may participate from minimum of 1 week up to 3 months in weekly increments.
Winter Kyol Che Location
Winter Kyol Che 2012 takes place at Won Kwang Sa Temple, near
Esztergom, Hungary. The temple is 60 km north from Budapest in a scenic valley of the Pilis Mountains, with supportive energy and natural surroundings.
Basic Requirements
The retreat is open to all who have had some experience of Zen meditation, and can sit for a minimum of one week.
Applicants are expected to understand and follow the temple and Kyol Che rules, and complete the time period they apply for.
All Kyol Che practitioners must be over 18 years of age or have parental permission to participate in the retreat.
How to apply
If you wish to join the retreat please complete and send the application form:
www.wonkwangsa.net/kyolche-2012-registration.
All applications should be submitted at least 1 week before your entry date.
If you don't receive any response from us, it means that we have not received your application for some reason and thus you are not registered. In that case, please write us once again.
Entering & Leaving the retreat
Kyol Che starts on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 starting with morning practice at 5.30.
Kyol Che ends on Friday, March 30, 2012 with a Circle Talk at 10.30 and an informal lunch at 12:00.
Entries:
Every Saturday, earliest at 14 and latest at 17.30.
Departures:
Every Saturday after breakfast, 10.00 at the latest.
Contact with the Temple Office
If you have any questions before you arrive, please contact the Won Kwang Sa Temple Office:
E-mail: kyolche@gmail.com
Cell phone +36 20 550 1769 (Dok Hae Sunim)
