“Kyol Che” literally means “Tight Dharma” in East Asia (“結制”). It is a time when monastics have intensive Zen practice for three months, twice a year (in summer and winter). Every day during the Kyol Che, there’s sitting Zen that lasts seven to eight hours. Total silence is kept throughout retreats: no speaking. In traditional...
Sunday Zen Practice Notes: Please wear comfortable clothing for meditation. The session will be conducted in both Korean and English. For first-time participants, meditation guidance will be provided 20 minutes before the session at the Office, Musangsa Temple. This program is free and open to the public. Donations are used to support the practice of...