One-Day Retreat led by Zen Master Jok Um.

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.

A one-day retreat is a great way to deepen your practice. You are welcome to sit for part or all of the day. After nine periods of sitting and walking meditation, we will chant, have a circle talk, and share an informal meal served at 3pm (see full retreat schedule).

Questions? Learn more about retreats, see our FAQs, or email us as info@chogyezencenter.org.

We encourage all those who can to attend the retreat in person. For those who are unable, the retreat can be accessed via Zoom. If prompted for a passcode, use 108.