TWO-DAY YMJJ ZEN RETREAT 2026
LED BY MARSHALL WHITE, JDPSN
SATURDAY-SUNDAY MAY 9-10 2026
Marshall White JDPSN first became interested in Buddhism and Zen as a teenager when he started practicing the Japanese martial art Aikido and read one of Zen Master Seung Sahn’s books. He began practicing Buddhism in college, and spent several years living in Asia, practicing Soto Zen in Japan and Tibetan Buddhism in India. On returning from Asia in 2000, he began practicing with the Kwan Um School of Zen. Marshall is a graduate of Naropa University where he met his wife, with whom he has two children. He is currently 6th degree black belt in Aikido and works as a professional hospice chaplain in the San Francisco Bay Area. Marshall received Inka on April 1st, 2023, from Zen Master Bon Soeng.
Yong Maeng Jong Jin (YMJJ) means “To leap like a tiger while sitting.” Retreats are an opportunity to strengthen our practice, to perceive more clearly and act from our natural compassion and wisdom.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The retreat is held in person, however Zoom is also available for those who are unable to participate otherwise. Retreat will include bowing, sitting and walking meditation, kong-an interviews, chanting, and a formal vegetarian meal. The retreat will start at 8:00 AM Saturday and conclude at 3:00 PM Sunday with a circle talk and optional social time. You can register for either day or both. Saturday ends at 9:30PM. Partial days are not available.
If you do not intend to sit in person, please notify us that you will be online via Zoom in the bottom section entitled; "Anything else you wish us to know?" Please fill out a separate form for each person who wishes to attend the retreat.
RETREAT REGISTRATION
Parking is limited, but available in the Zen Center parking lot. Please tell us your make, model and license number if you need to park in our lot.
Orientation is required for newcomers and available for those who would like a refresher. Please arrive at 8:00 AM; all others, please arrive at 8:15 AM for together action with other experienced students.
Online registration for this retreat closes on Thursday, 7 MAY at 6 PM. More detailed information will be sent on Friday which includes the Zoom link. You are welcome to attend the circle talk at 3:00PM Sunday even if you sat just Saturday and use the Zoom link if you can’t attend in person. Please note that refunds may not be granted if cancellation occurs within 48 hours of YMJJ start time.
RETREAT FEES
$75.00 for the general public.
$55 for members in good standing in the Kwan Um School of Zen and seniors
$45 for students with valid ID and KUSZ dharma teachers
NOTE: We can offer a reduction in retreat fees for those who need financial assistance. Please contact our Director at director@cambridgezen.org before you use the form to register.
DANA
Dana is the ancient Pali word for “generosity of heart”, or “freely giving”. Traditionally, dana is offered by the students to the teacher at the end of a retreat to help support their teaching efforts. While CZC does give a minimum of dana to its teachers, your generous support truly helps them to continue their teaching.
Please feel free to choose a level of support that best works for you. All dana is tax-deductible.
You can donate using Venmo@cambridgezencenter”, leave a cash donation, or donate by check to “Cambridge Zen Center”. Kindly indicate in the memo section “Dana for Retreat Teacher”
Questions? Please send an email to the Director at director@cambridgezen.org. Thank you!
PLEASE NOTE: This is a two-day retreat, please note the number of days in Quantity