Summer Kyol Che

Summer Kyol Che 2026

June 6, 2026 – August 29, 2026

The ultimate purpose of Zen practice is to realize the true nature of life and death, and to find the correct direction for human life. Through this practice, you can get mental clarity and wisdom that will benefit your everyday life, and help others and society with compassion.

Retreat Information and Application: https://musangsa.org/kyol-che/

1. Entry dates: Every Saturday 

• See the arrival time guide below at No.3
•  Applicants under the age of 18 who wish to participate in the Kyol Che or Haengwon program must submit a letter of recommendation signed by a parent or guardian. In some cases, Musangsa may first contact the applicant’s parent or guardian via email or other means before notifying them of the approval decision.

2. Exit: Every Saturday right after lunch (around 12:00 PM) * Please plan to leave after lunch. Leaving before lunch will have a significant impact on the atmosphere of the participants who are still remaining in the retreat.

3. Arrival time

1) Participants from the start date of Kyol Che (June 6)

• Participants coming from overseas to participate from the Kyol Che start date (June 6th) are advised to arrive at Musangsa two days before the start date, which is June 4th, to climatize themselves to the temple. If it’s difficult to arrive two days earlier, they MUST arrive at Musangsa by 1:00PM on June 5th. There will be an important orientation at 2:00 p.m. that day.
• • • Participants travelling locally from Korea to participate from the Kyol Che start date (June 6th) MUST arrive at Musangsa by 1:00PM on June 5th.

2) Participants after the start date of Kyol Che

• MUST arrive at the Musangsa office no later than 1:00 PM every Saturday. If you arrive at the temple before 1:00 PM, you can rest and wait in the large room on the first floor of the office building, or take a walk. Please meet the temple House Master on the first floor of the office building at 1:00 PM sharp on Saturday.