Summer Kyol Che - Founders Day in August - Volunteers Needed - A Zen Student Cycles America
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Summer Kyol Che at Providence Zen Center

Saturday July 5 – Friday August 1, 2014


Kyol Che: a time to investigate your life closely. Bring about a clearer, more compassionate direction, and more harmonious relationships in all aspects of your life. This silent retreat includes sitting, chanting, walking and bowing practice. Dharma talks and kong-an interviews are included in the weekly retreat schedule. For more detailed information, visit http://www.providencezen.org/retreat-schedule/summer-kyol-che-2014.

Please register for Kyol Che retreats at least one week in advance. Entry days are Saturday and Wednesday mornings 8am only with a 3-day minimum.
Volunteers Needed
We have a number of projects going on here at the School, and we could use your help! If you are proficient on the computer and can help with research, web updates, video editing, page design, or testing new software, please let me know. Write to director@kwanumzen.org. (The Kwan Um School requires its volunteers to be members for at least 6 months.)

Zen Student Cycles America

Fred Miller, one of our Dharma Teachers in Training – as well as a valuable staff member - is taking a bicycle trek across the country. Follow him on his journey and adventures here.
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Dharma Teacher Retreat
September 21-22

Please remember that our Dharma Teacher Retreat is one month early this year because of the WWSF trip. Make sure to mark your calendars.

Founder’s Day 2014

August 2 & 3, 2014

Dedication of Memorial to Zen Master Seung Sahn
We are excited to announce the dedication of our new memorial for our great teacher and founder, Zen Master Seung Sahn. To commemorate the 10th year of his passing, we will hold a very special ceremony and dedication on Saturday, August 2 during our Founder’s Day weekend. We hope you will be able to join us for this tribute to our teacher.

Precepts Ceremony
There will be a precepts ceremony on Saturday, August 2, at 3:00 pm. If you are planning on becoming a Dharma Teacher during this ceremony, please have your application in by June 15. The deadline for all other precept applications is July 19.

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