TWO-DAY YMJJ ZEN RETREAT

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, 14 & 15 MARCH 2026

LED BY KWAN HAENG SUNIM, JDPSN

Kwan Haeng Sunim, JDPS is an ordained monk in the Kwan Um School of Zen and Abbot of Providence Zen Center.  He is originally from Boston, MA and met Zen Master Seung Sahn at the Cambridge Zen Center in 1986. He was ordained as a novice monk in 1998 at Chik Chi Sa, South Korea and in 2003 he received Bhikku precepts at Tong Do Sa, South Korea. He has lived and practiced in South Korea at Hwa Gye Sa and Mu Sang Sa Temples.  He worked as Housemaster, Media Director and Head Monk.    He received Inka, permission to teach, in December 2020.   In addition to being the Abbot of PZC, he also teaches and practices regularly.   

 
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

We encourage you to attend in person for a more full experience if possible, however Zoom is also available. 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.

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 let us know your car’s color, model and license plate number if you would like to park.

Orientation is required for newcomers. 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 12 MARCH. More detailed information will be sent at that time which includes the Zoom link. Everyone is welcome to attend the circle talk at 3:00PM (even if you just attended Saturday) and use the Zoom link if you can’t attend in person.

RETREAT FEES (includes one night accommodation per day if desired)

• $75.00 per day for the general public.

• $55 per day for members in good standing in the Kwan Um School of Zen and seniors

• $45 per day for students with valid ID and KUSZ dharma teachers

NOTE: We can offer a reduction in retreat fees through work/study 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, write check to “Cambridge Zen Center,” or click the button below to make a donation with a credit card. Kindly indicate in the memo section “Dana for Retreat Teacher” including the teacher’s name.

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