One week retreat with Zen Master Dae Kwang

We invite you to a one week meditation retreat with Zen Master Dae Kwang.

Zen Master Dae Kwang has been a monk since 1987. He became a Zen Master in 1996. He teaches and leads meditation retreats in the US, Europe and Asia. He is interested in both Buddhist and Christian practice. He currently lives in Singapore. However, he regularly comes to Vrážné. 🙂

When: 24 June – 30 June 2024

Where: Zen Center Vrážné, Vrážné 3, 569 43 (Svitavy district) [map]

1st entry: Sunday 23 June  until 18:00

2nd entry: Thursday 27 June, 5:15pm – 6:15pm

End: The retreat ends with lunch on Sunday June 30.

Transportation: If you need to be picked up in Dzbel, Chornice or Jevíčko, please let us know and specify your arrival date and time.

Bring: Sleeping bag, mattress, flashlight, slippers, tent (if you want), alarm clock (no phone). Organic soap and shampoo. For practice, simple solid-colored clothing (t-shirt, long pants, socks) in case you don’t have formal clothes. Clothes and shoes for the woods, even in case of “bad weather”.

Meals: Vegetarian food will be provided. If you have any medical restrictions regarding food, please let us know when signing up.

Suggested donation:

1st entry – 6,000 CZK (240 EUR) non-members, 4,000 CZK (160 EUR) Kwan Um members, 3,500 CZK (140 EUR) dharma teachers and dharma teachers in training.

2nd entry – 4 000 CZK (160 EUR) non-members, 3 000 CZK (120 EUR) Kwan Um members, 2 500 CZK (100 EUR) dharma teachers and dharma teachers in training.

Registration: Until 19 June 2024 (1st entry) or June 23 2024 (2nd entry) via registration form here. If you have any questions, please write to vrazne@vraznezen.org or call +420 608 680 313.

Registration requirements: Knowledge of the Kwan Um Zen School forms (including formal meal), participation in at least one weekend retreat in the Kwan Um Zen School.