Three-Day Retreat (YMJJ) with Agata Hae In JDPSN

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The Main Temple Wu Bong Sa in Warsaw cordially invites you to a three-day meditation session YMJJ with Agata Hae In JDPSN. Agata Hae In has been practicing meditation since 2000 in the Japanese Soto and Korean traditions. For 15 years, she underwent traditional Zen training, residing in temples and centers in Poland, the USA, and Korea, where she took monastic vows. She has spent over 4 years in silent retreats. Currently, as a layperson, she runs the podcast “Clear Mind – Buddhism, Science, Culture.” She holds a master's degree in philosophy and psychology and works in the field of mental health, focusing on spiritual bypassing, changes in self-boundaries, and the impact of the body and breath on concentration and mental clarity. --- 📅 The retreat will begin on Thursday, 04.09 at 6:30 PM and end on Sunday, 07.09. On Friday, 05.09 at 6:00 PM, there will be a second entry for those who cannot join on Thursday. Right after the retreat ends, at 12:00 PM, we invite you to the Dharma Talk, an open meeting where Agata Hae In will share more about Zen and answer participants' questions. --- YMJJ is an event for everyone. On the day the retreat begins, there will be a brief introduction to our practice forms for newcomers. If you already know the basics of meditation and want to challenge yourself with a longer session, YMJJ is perfect for you! We also encourage experienced practitioners from the Kwan Um School to participate, as their presence always supports the entire group. More about this type of retreat and a sample daily schedule here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdBZIoXV4kg6/viewform The retreat schedule is tailored to the capabilities and skills of most participants while maintaining essential elements found in intensive, multi-month retreats. An important rule during YMJJ is the rule of silence. We strive to maintain silence and behave quietly to help both ourselves and other participants discover the original silence of our minds. This mutual quiet care, atmosphere of focus, and openness to collective action positively influence deepening contact with oneself and the entire world, of which we are all a part. --- The YMJJ schedule also includes: - three forms of meditation (zazen, kinhin, and chanting meditation) - two personal interviews with the teacher - vegetarian meals served in formal Zen style - Zen work --- 💰 The cost of participation in the retreat (including accommodation, vegetarian meals, and beverages – tea/coffee/water) is: First entry (Thursday): - 450 PLN - Dharma Teacher - 600 PLN - Kwan Um School Member - 800 PLN - Sympathizer or newcomer Second entry (Friday): - 400 PLN - Dharma Teacher - 550 PLN - Kwan Um School Member - 750 PLN - Sympathizer or newcomer --- The number of places for the retreat is limited. To guarantee your participation, please make a payment to the following bank account: Kwan Um Zen School in Poland ul. Małowiejska 22/24 04-962 Warsaw MBANK 73114020040000370282980686 Payment title: YMJJ 09.25 In case of cancellation between 10 and 4 days before the retreat, we refund 75% of the fee; 3 days or less: 50%. Interested individuals are encouraged to register as early as possible, no later than 01.09.2025. Note! In case of a cold, please reschedule your participation for another date. See you, Kwan Um