2025 Chu Seok Retreat

Four-day Zen retreat is held at Musangsa in-person during the annual Chu Seok holidays. This program is open to all, including those who have no experience in Zen meditation. *All programs are in English (with Korean translation)

1. Entry

• 1st entry: October 3 (Fri), arrival between 1:00 – 4:00 PM. (optional sitting until 9:00 PM)
• 2nd entry: October 4 (Sat), arrival by 8:00 AM (Inexperienced participants must arrive by 7:30 AM)
• 3rd entry: October 5 (Sun), arrival between 1:00 – 2:00 PM

2. Orientation for the inexperienced participants:

• October 4 (Sat), 8:00 AM &
• October 5 (Sun), 2:30 PM

3. Exit: October 7 (Tue), 12:00 PM (after lunch)

4. Retreat fee:

• ₩250,000 (This fee is based on arrival on October 3rd or 4th and departure on October 7th. If you want to stay extra nights, an additional ₩50,000 per night will be charged.)
• ₩200,000 (for those who enter on October 5)

*During the Chuseok holidays, it is very difficult to purchase public transportation tickets such as trains and buses without prior reservation. If you plan to participate in the Chuseok Retreat, please make sure to reserve your tickets in advance.

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