News

    Apr 29 13

    Zen Master Wu Bong

    Dear Sangha,

    With the deepest sorrow we inform you that Zen Master Wu Bong passed away in Paris after a cardiac arrest on April 17th at 1 pm.

    Please dedicate Namu Amita Bul chanting for him.

    The 49 day ceremony for Wu Bong Soen Sa Nim will be held in …

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    Apr 27 13

    Spring 2013 Primary Point

    Dear Sangha,

    The new issue of Primary Point, Spring 2013, is now available to view online:

    Primary Point Spring 2013

    In this issue, you’ll find:
    Go Drink Tea, by Zen Master Dae Kwan
    Desert Paramita, by Zen Master Wu Kwang
    See True Nature, Strong Center, Clear Direction, by Zen Master …

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    Jan 5 13

    Winter Kyol Che 2013

    Investigate your life closely……

     

    Winter Kyol Che 2013 at Diamond Hill Zen Monastery

    Kyol Che starts on January 5, 2013 at 10:00am and ends on April 5, 2013 at 1:00pm.

     

    Guest teachers:
    January 5-12: Zen Master Bon Haeng
    January 12-19: Zen Master Hae Kwang
    January 19-26: Do Am …

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    Sep 8 12

    First Zen Teacher to move to Indianapolis

    Lincoln Rhodes, JDPSN, a Buddhist teacher with the Kwan Um School of Zen, has moved into the Indianapolis Zen Center and is now resident teacher at the center. His title, JDPSN, is Ji Do Poep Sanim or “Guide to the Way.”

    Rhodes was one of the earliest American students of …

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    Sep 8 12

    Dharma Teacher Retreat 2012

    We are pleased to open the registration for our 2012 Dharma Teacher Retreat. This special weekend is for all Kwan Um School Dharma Teachers, including Dharma Teachers in Training, Senior Dharma Teachers, and Bodhisattva Teachers.

    See below for registration information. There is a discount for those who register before

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    May 18 12

    Summer Kyol Che 2012 in Providence

    A Kyol Che (“coming together”) is a longer, intensive meditation retreat held in the winter and summer.
    Held at our Diamond Hill Zen Monastery, it is modeled after the traditional winter and summer retreats in the mountain temples of Korea.

     

    For more detailed information, download the Kyol Che Information

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    May 18 12

    Summer Kyol Che 2012 in Europe

    The Summer Kyol Che 2012 in Europe will traditionally take place in Do Am Sah Temple, Warsaw, Poland.

    There will be nine teachers leading the retreat, including Zen Master Soeng Hyang (Bobby Rhodes).

     

    Retreat starts: June 23
    Retreat ends: September 22

     

    You can find more information here or …

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    May 1 12

    Dharma Transmission

    Zen Master Wu Bong gave Dharma Transmission on 27th April at the Berlin Zen Center to Mukyong JDPSN, who becomes Zen Master Ji Kwang.  Our congratulations to the new Zen Master and to the teachers and students of the German Sangha on this happy event.  We all look forward to …

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    Feb 22 12

    Opening Ceremony – Zen Center of Las Vegas

    Note from the Zen Center: We invite you to attend the grand opening of the Las Vegas Zen Center, May 4-6
    (Signups/Confirmation at: www.zencenteroflasvegas.com/grandopening).
    We have posted photos of the center, Las Vegas and Valley of Fire State Park on the following website: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos.
    For those of you …

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    Feb 22 12

    Buddha’s Birthday Celebration 2012

    Thank you all for a great weekend!

    For anyone who was not able to join us, we’ve posted audio, video, and photos from the weekend online.

    Click here to download picture gallery from the event.…

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