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Winter Kyol Che 2019
01/05/2019 @ 8:00 am - 04/05/2019 @ 3:30 pm
January 5 through April 5, 2019
Button TextKyol Che practice clarifies our direction, resulting in a more harmonious relationship with all aspects of life. The daily schedule, conducted in silence, includes sitting, chanting, walking, and bowing meditations, as well as work practice. Meals are eaten in traditional temple style. Retreat leaders give weekly dharma talks and regular kong-an interviews. Practice in our serene woodland setting with the support of Sangha members from all over the world.
One week minimum stay. Entry and exits are on Saturdays at 8:00am, except the exit last week is on Friday.
Please register by Monday before your Saturday entry. If you have complicated dietary or physical needs, please register 2 weeks in advance of your entry date.
Weekly Retreat Fees:
- $455 Non-Members and Associate Members
- $315 Members, Seniors, and Full-time Students
- $245 Dharma Teachers and Dharma-Teachers-in-Training
| Entry | Exit | Teacher |
| Jan 5 | Jan 12 | Bogumila Malinowska JDPSN |
| Jan 12 | Jan 19 | Jason Quinn JDPSN |
| Jan 19 | Jan 26 | Zen Master Soeng Hyang |
| Jan 26 | Feb 2 | Nancy Hedgpeth JDPSN |
| Feb 2 | Feb 9 | Nancy Hedgpeth JDPSN |
| Feb 9 | Feb 16 | Paul Park JDPSN |
| Feb 16 (Intensive Week) | Feb 23 | Matt Keeler JDPSN |
| Feb 23 | March 2 | Zen Master Bon Shim |
| March 2 | March 9 | Zen Master Bon Shim |
| March 9 | March 16 | Terry Cronin JDPSN |
| March 16 | March 23 | Paul Majchrzyk JDPSN |
| March 23 | March 30 | Elizabeth Coombs JDPSN |
| March 30 | April 5 (Friday) | Zen Master Soeng Hyang |
Scholarships available for Kwan Um School of Zen members in good standing. Please contact your guiding teacher for information.
Interested in becoming a member? Membership in the Kwan Um School of Zen entitles you to discounts for retreats and guest stays at our Kwan Um School of Zen Centers. See Become a Member on the Kwan Um School of Zen site.
Download the Kyol Che Information Booklet to help prepare for entry or answer any questions you have about Kyol Che.
