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October – No retreat

November 15-17 – Yong Maeng Jong Jin2 day meditation retreat led by Dennis Duermeier, JDPSN. Dennis comes to us from Providence Zen Center.The retreat begins Friday evening with special chanting, reading of the Temple Rules and an encouragement talk and orientation.  Saturday practice begins at 6:00 am and ends at 8:30 pm.  Kong-an interviews are given during the day.  There are rest periods.  Meals are taken in a traditional monastic 4 bowl style.  The retreat ends at noon on Sunday.  You may sit all or part of the retreat.  Late entry times are 9am, 1pm, and 6:00 pm.  Fee for the retreat is $25/day.  No one is turned away for an inability to pay.  If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Registration

Save the dates

December 8 – Buddha’s Enlightement Day – This will be a joint event with Prairyerth Zen Center and the Kansas Zen Center to be held at 10:00 am at the KZC at 1201 Laura Avenue, Lawrence, KS,

January 17 – 19 Yong Maeng Jong Jin2 day meditation retreat led by Rebecca Otte, JDPSN.  The retreat begins Friday evening with special chanting, reading of the Temple Rules and an encouragement talk and orientation.  Saturday practice begins at 6:00 am and ends at 8:30 pm.  Kong-an interviews are given during the day.  There are rest periods.  Meals are taken in a traditional monastic 4 bowl style.  The retreat ends at noon on Sunday.  You may sit all or part of the retreat.  Late entry times are 9am, 1pm, and 6:00 pm.  Fee for the retreat is $25/day.  No one is turned away for an inability to pay.  If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

About Registration Retreat registration is very important so that we know how much food to buy. Our registration forms also include payment information, a place to mention food allergies, contact information in case of unexpected changes, emergency contact information, and lodging needs. So, if you plan on attending one of our retreats, please register. Thank-you.

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