ONE-DAY ZEN RETREAT

Led By Zen Master Yok Um, Ken kessel

SATURDAY, december 6, 2025

 Zen Master Jok Um (Ken Kessel) received transmission in April 2017. He began studying with Zen Master Seung Sahn in 1975. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a psychotherapist, working with children and families in foster care, substance abuse, outpatient and inpatient mental health and therapeutic preschool settings, as well as in private practice. He specializes in infant and early childhood mental health. He is guiding teacher for New Haven Zen Center, Hwa Um Sa-Orlando Zen Center, Gateless Gate Zen Center (Gainesville) and Cypress Tree Zen Group (Tallahassee). He also teaches at the Chogye International Zen Center of New York, as well as at other Zen Centers and affiliates.

Retreat Registration

The retreat begins promptly at 9 AM and ends at 3:00 PM with a circle talk. Please plan on arriving by 8:30 AM to get settled and sign in. A vegetarian lunch and a snack at the end is included.

For those who are new to our retreats, there is an orientation at 8:15 AM. Our registration form (see below) will collect a bit more information that will help you plan your visit. The retreat is available in person and on Zoom.

Online registration for this retreat closes on Thursday, 4 December.

Questions? Please contact our Director, Barbara Feldman by email email or call (617) 576-3229.