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Online Zen Day, February 12, 2022 (Vienna Zen Center)© Chris Zintzen

Zen-Day and Kong-an Interviews: Saturday, February 12, 2022

Zen-Day and Kong-an Interview via Zoom

Teacher: Zen Master Hyon Ja.
Beginning: 7 a.m.
End: 4:10 p.m. 

Registration and information: ta.ne1643057923zmuna1643057923wk@of1643057923ni1643057923 or via contact form.

Please register and pay no later than 3 days before the start of the retreat – we will you provide with the Zoom link!

Fee: €15.- KUSZ member, €25.- non-member/guest, €10.- students/financially challenged.*

 

Schedule:

7:00-7:30

First Entrance

108 BOWS

4 Great Vows

7:30- 8:402 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting
8:40-8:50Chanting

Heart Sutra (in German), Great Dharani

8:50-10:00Breakfast (alone)
10:00-11:50

Second Entrance

3 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting

KONG-AN with ZM Hyon Ja

11:50-13:00Lunch (alone)
13:00-14:50

 

3 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting

KONG-AN with ZM Hyon Ja

14:50- 15:50Dharma Talk by ZM Hyon Ja

Questions and Answers

15:50-16:10

 

 

Heart Sutra (German)

Great Dharani

4 Great Vows

 

END

 

*Name of Account: Koreanische Zen Gemeinschaft

Raiffeisen Bank. IBAN: AT95 3200 0000 1179 4252. Swift: RLNWATWW

Purpose: “Zen Day, February 2022”

➾ Deutsche Version

 

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Mala and Rosary© Chris Zintzen

Online Christian-Buddhist Retreat: Saturday, January 8, 2022

 

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Hosts: Father Kevin Hunt OCSO Roshi, José Ramirez JDPSN, ZM Hyon Ja, Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN (Providence Zen Center in cooperation with the Vienna Zen Center).

Date/Time: Saturday, 08.01.2022
Time US (Providence): 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Time Europe (Vienna): 15:00-19:00 Uhr.

Registration and information: ta.ne1643057923zmuna1643057923wk@of1643057923ni1643057923 or via contact form.

Fee:
€ 40.- for non-members/guests*
€ 30.- for members, senior citizens, full-time students*
Free for the Q & A period. – The fee will enable further Christian-Buddhist projects.

 

Christians and Buddhists can use very similar techniques of contemplative prayer and meditation to help make their spiritual teachings a living part of their daily existence. This retreat emphasizes sitting and walking meditation and includes talks and discussion. Beginners are welcome!

The mediation part of this Christian-Buddhist-Retreat is reserved for a limited number of participants. The Q & A part at the end is open to all (after previous registration)!

 

Schedule

US timeEU time
09:00 a.m.15:00 UhrWelcome & Intro.
09:10–11:40 a.m.15:10–17:40 Uhr4 x 30′ Zazen and kong-an interviews with Father Kevin Hunt and José Ramirez JDPSN (limited number of participants).
11:40 a.m. –12:55 p.m.17:40–18:55 UhrQ & A with Father Kevin Hunt, ZM Hyon Ja, José Ramirez JDPSN, Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN (open to all after previous registration).
12:55 p.m.18:55 UhrKwan Seum Bosal-Chanting and Gregorian Chant.
01:00 p.m.19:00 UhrEnd.

 

*Name of Account: Koreanische Zen Gemeinschaft
Raiffeisen Bank. IBAN: AT95 3200 0000 1179 4252. Swift: RLNWATWW
Purpose: “Christian-Buddhist Retreat January 2022”

 

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Zooooom into 2022 with the Bratislava Sangha!

 

The Bratislava Sangha offers a short Online Practice on New Year’s Eve.

Date/Time: 31.12.2021:11 p.m.– 12 p.m. (23:00–24 Uhr)

Teacher: Lubor Košút SDT

Registration and access: Please register via moc.l1643057923iamg@1643057923801cz1643057923b1643057923. The zoom link will be provided.

Fee: A Dana to the Bratislava Zen Center is appreciated!*

Schedule

11 p.m./23:00 Uhr108 Bows
11:20 p.m./23:20 Uhr30’ Zen sitting
11:50 p.m./23:50 UhrDedications and sharing
12 p.m./24:00 UhrEnd

 

*Slovenska zenova skola Kwan Um Slovensko
Hanulova 5, Bratislava, Slovakia
SK77 1100 0000 0026 2243 1269; BIC/SWIFT: TATRSKBXXXX.

 

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Unmunsa Temple© Jan Sendzimir.

KUSZ ‘Maha Sangha’ Morning Practice: Sunday, Dec. 19th, 2021

 

 

Let’s practice together and bring the light of our clear minds into the lives of all around us!

 

Hosts: ZM Hyon Ja, Jan Sendzimir. Dharma Talk by ZM Ji Kwang.

Beginning: 8 a.m.

End: 11:10 a.m.

Registration and information:

https://www.kwanumeurope.org/maha-sangha (form at the bottom of the page; the zoom link will then be sent by mail).

Cost: Donation (Dana) to the European Kwan Um School of Zen.*

 

December is a traditional time to see all our friends and family and ask: “how did we all do this year?“ KUSZ Maha Sangha Morning Practice is about seeing our Dharma friends as the year ends.  We dedicate this morning practice to our Sangha community around Europe.

Winter has come and we light up the fireplace and put a blanket on our knees as we sit silently in meditation. Hyon Ja and Jan Sendzimir in the Vienna Zen Center invite all to join in and bow, sit, chant and listen to a great Dharma Talk by Zen Master Ji Kwang. All participating KUSZ teachers will answer questions.

 

Schedule:

8:00Start
8:05108 Bows
8:30Dedicated chanting Kwan Seum Bosal
8:552 x 30 minutes Zen meditation (with 5 minutes break in between)
10:00Dharma talk
10:20Open space for questions and answers.
11:00Four Great Vows and End (closing speech).

 

*Kwan Um School of Zen; IBAN: DE59 1005 0000 0190 502142; SWIFT: BELADEBEXX.

 

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Illustration: Unmunsa (Gloud Gate Temple, Korean: 운문사) is a Buddhist temple located in the southernmost part of the Taebaek Mountains in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. It was built AD 560 and serves as the largest training center (gangwon) for nuns in South Korea. The temple was visited by the Kwan Um School during the “Whole World is a Single Flower” conference in the Autumn of 2014. Photo: © Jan Sendzimir.

 

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Zen-Day and Kong-an Interviews: Saturday, November 13, 2021

 

Update, Nov. 09, 2021: Due to stricter anti-Corona regulations that have come into force, our Zen Day will be held exclusively online and not hybrid as planned. This is done, not least, out of consideration for the health of all participants. We ask for your understanding!

 

Zen-Day and Kong-an Interview via Zoom

Teacher: Guiding Teacher Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN.

Beginning: 7 a.m.

End: 4:10 p.m. 

Registration and information: ta.ne1643057923zmuna1643057923wk@of1643057923ni1643057923 or via contact form.

Please register and pay no later than 3 days before the start of the retreat!

Fee: €15.- KUSZ member, €25.- non-member/guest, €10.- students/financially challenged.*

 

Schedule:

7:00-7:30

 

108 BOWS

4 Great Vows

7:30- 8:402 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting
8:40-8:50Chanting

Heart Sutra, Great Dharani

8:50-10:00Breakfast
10:00-11:50

Second Entrance

3 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting

KONG-AN

11:50-13:00Lunch
13:00-14:50

 

3 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting

KONG-AN

14:50- 15:50Dharma Talk

Questions and Answers

15:50-16:10

 

 

Heart Sutra

Great Dharani

4 Great Vows

 

END

 

*Name of Account: Koreanische Zen Gemeinschaft

Raiffeisen Bank. IBAN: AT95 3200 0000 1179 4252. Swift: RLNWATWW

Purpose: “Zen Day, November 2021”

➾ Deutsche Version

 

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Zen-Day and Kong-an Interviews: Saturday, October 2, 2021

 

Zen-Day and Kong-an Interview via Zoom

Teacher: Zen Master Hyon Ja (Jo-Alma Potter).

First Entrance: 7 a.m., Second Entrance: 10 a.m.

End: 4:10 p.m. 

Registration and information: ta.ne1643057923zmuna1643057923wk@of1643057923ni1643057923 or via contact form.

Please register and pay no later than 3 days before the start of the retreat!

Fee: €15.- KUSZ-member, €25.- non-member/guest, €10.- students/financially challenged.*

 

Schedule:

7:00-7:30

First Entrance

108 BOWS

4 Great Vows

7:30- 8:402 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting
8:40-8:50Chanting

Heart Sutra (German), Great Dharani

8:50-10:00Breakfast (alone)
10:00-11:50

Second Entrance

3 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting

KONG-AN

11:50-13:00Lunch (alone)
13:00-14:50

 

3 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting

KONG-AN

14:50- 15:50Dharma Talk

Questions and Answers

Circle Talk

15:50-16:10

 

 

Heart Sutra (German)

Great Dharani

4 Great Vows

 

END

 

*Name on Account: Koreanische Zen Gemeinschaft

Raiffeisen Bank. IBAN: AT95 3200 0000 1179 4252. Swift: RLNWATWW

Purpose: “Zen Day October 2021”

➾ Deutsche Version

 

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Hybrid practice, Covid Regulations for the Zen Center

 

The Vienna Zen Center continues its online practice on the following days: Monday (18:30), Thursday (18:00), and Sunday (9:00).

Since August, Monday practice is held in a hybrid form, i.e., via Zoom and for some practitioners present.

As the number of in-person attendants must remain limited due to legal requirements, we ask for registration five days in advance at the email address ta.ne1643057923zmuna1643057923wk@of1643057923ni1643057923 or via contact form.

The following Covid countermeasures are followed:

  • “3 G” (current PCR test, vaccination confirmation, certificate of recovery),
  • Deposit of contact details,
  • Hand disinfection will be provided.

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Zen-Retreat with Kong-an training: Back to “don’t know” (Sept. 2021)

 

Date: Saturday. September 4  – Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Zen Center Vienna @ Buddhistisches Zentrum Scheibbs (Lower Austria).

Teachers: ZM Hyon Ja, Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN, Jan Sendzimir SDT.

 

Zen is not what you think!

Zen is based on Buddhist meditation techniques which have been taught for over 2500 years. This silent retreat offers the chance to intensify your practice of meditation. The daily schedule includes Zen in sitting, walking, chanting, Kong-an training, and formal meals. Personal interviews with the teachers are part of the retreat schedule. The interviews can be done in English, German and Spanish.

It is a retreat open for all, including beginners, who are ready to practice together, pause and investigate deeply their life. Introduction and instruction are offered at the start and all through the retreat. Participation for three days (Saturday to Tuesday or Wednesday to Friday) is possible.

 

Arrival: Individually by car or train (train station nearby), carpooling may be available.

Price: €70.-/per day and night. Includes all meals and shared accommodation. For members, students and jobless we offer a 10% discount. A limited contingent of double and single rooms (at an additional cost) is available for special needs.

Event fee: Donation (Dāna) requested. 

 

Information: moc.l1643057923iamg@1643057923annei1643057923vnezm1643057923unawk1643057923/ 0650 9949 546

Info-Sheet + Price Overview (➾PDF download)

Registration:  moc.l1643057923iamg@1643057923taert1643057923er.ne1643057923zmuna1643057923wk1643057923

Note: Please bring a negative Covid test or a vaccination certificate!

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Practice during summer

In summer, the Zen Center Vienna continues its online practice on the following days: Monday (6:30 p.m.), Thursday (6:00 p.m.) and Sunday (9:00 a.m.).

What is new is that we are gradually reopening the Zen Center for personal practice: From August, the Monday dates will take place in a hybrid form, i.e. via zoom and for some practitioners present.

However, as the number of people present in person must remain limited due to legal regulations, we ask you to register in person 14 days in advance at the e-mail address ta.ne1643057923zmuna1643057923wk@of1643057923ni1643057923 or via the contact form.

The Zen day on July 3rd and our retreat at the beginning of September in Scheibbs offer additional opportunities to deepen your practice.

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Zen-Day and Kong-an Interviews: Saturday, July 3, 2021

 

Zen-Day and Kong-an Interview via Zoom

Teachers: Dharma Master Lizzie Coombs JDPSN (York), Dharma Master Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN, and Leo Welsch, Head Dharma Teacher.

Dharma talk at 14:50 with Zen teacher Jose Ramirez JDPSN  and Father Kevin Hunt (a long time friend of the Kwan Um School of Zen and Trappist monk).

First Entrance: 7 a.m., Second Entrance: 10 a.m.

End: 4:30 p.m. 

Registration and information: ta.ne1643057923zmuna1643057923wk@of1643057923ni1643057923 or via contact form

Fee: €25. -*

 

Schedule:

7:00-7:30

First Entrance

108 BOWS

4 Great Vows

7:30- 8:402 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting
8:40-8:50Chanting

Heart Sutra (German) Great Dharani

8:50-10:00Breakfast (alone)
10:00-11:50

Second Entrance

3 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting

KONG-AN

11:50-13:00Lunch (alone)
13:00-14:50

 

3 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting

KONG-AN

14:50- 15:50Dharma Talk: Jose Ramirez JDPSN and Father Kevin Hunt
Questions and AnswersCircle Talk
15:50-16:30

 

 

Heart Sutra (German)

Great Dharani

4 Great Vows

 

END

 

*Name on Account: Koreanische Zen Gemeinschaft

Raiffeisen Bank. IBAN: AT95 3200 0000 1179 4252. Swift: RLNWATWW

Purpose: “Zen Day July 2021”

➾ Deutsche Version

 

 

 

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