TWO-DAY ZEN RETREAT

Led By Zen Master Wu Kwang on

Saturday APRIL 12, 2025

Zen Master Wu Kwang, (Richard Shrobe) is one of the first American students to receive transmission from Zen Master Seung Sahn and is the guiding teacher of the Chogye International Zen Center of New York. A meditation practitioner since 1966, he started practicing with Zen Master Seung Sahn in 1975 and was given Inka in 1984. He received dharma transmission on August 1, 1993. A former professional musician, he has a private practice in psychotherapy and is the author of three books, Don't-Know Mind: The Spirit of Korean Zen, Open Mouth Already a Mistake, and Elegant Failure: A Guide to Zen Koans. Currently he serves as the Regional Zen Master for the Americas. Zen Master will give interviews over ZOOM from New York City but most of us will be in person at the Cambridge Zen Center.

Led By dyan eagles, JDpsn on

Sunday, APRIL 13, 2025

Dyan Eagles, JDPSN began studying with Zen Master Seung Sahn in 1974. She received Inka in December 2020. Dyan is one of the founding members of Cambridge Zen Center where she served as Housemaster and Head Dharma Teacher. Prior to retiring in 2019, Dyan was the Founder and CEO of DharmaCrafts, Inc. Dyan Eagles, JDPSN will be sitting with the sangha in person on Saturday and giving interviews in person on Sunday.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We welcome you to attend in person for a more full experience if possible, however Zoom is also available. Retreat will include sitting and walking meditation, Kong-an practice, chanting, and formal vegetarian meals. 

You may sit one day or both days of the retreat. 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. The quantity field below is for the number of days you plan to sit on retreat.

Retreat Registration

Accommodations are included in the retreat fee if you plan to stay overnight. Rooms may be private or shared.  Please tell us your plans in the notes section.  Parking is limited, but available in the Zen Center parking lot. Please tell us about your car if you need to park and remember the wake up on Sunday is 4:30 AM for morning practice.

Orientation is required for newcomers. Please arrive at 8:00 AM, all others, please arrive at 8:00 AM for together action with other experienced students.

Online registration for this retreat closes on 11 Friday at Noon. More detailed information will be sent at that time which includes the Zoom link. If you are only sitting on Saturday, please use the Zoom link to attend the Circle Talk on Sunday at 3PM.

RETREAT FEES

• $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 for those who need financial assistance.

Questions? Please contact our Director, Barbara Feldman, at director@cambridgezen.org.

PLEASE NOTE: If you want to register for both days, please type in “2” in the Quantity field below. This form will calculate the correct payment based on that field.