Winter Kyol Che 2020

Kyol Che means tight practicing. If you have mind, it's very important to do tight practicing. If you can put it all down, then everything becomes "no problem"; but if you are holding something and are thinking, then doing Kyol Che is very important. If you do tight practicing then it's possible to take away your mind: your thinking, your situation, your condition, your problem. Then you can attain your True Self and save all beings. This is our direction.—Zen Master Seung Sahn

"Kyol Che” is an intensive Zen retreat, traditionally held for 90 days in summer and winter in monasteries and temples in Korea. The name means “tight dharma” or “coming together.” We continue this tradition by offering Kyol Che retreats twice a year in Asia, Europe, and North America, but with the modern innovation of allowing participation for shorter periods of time. Many students travel to participate in Kyol Che on a different continent in order to practice with new teachers and experience practice with our international community.

Winter Kyol Che retreat season starts off on October 12 in Hong Kong, November 11 in Korea, and January 4 in the U.S.A. and in Europe. The global Heart Kyol Che program will also be taking place this year to support your practice around any circumstances which might not allow you to participate in any of the regular Kyol Ches taking place worldwide. Please see below for more information about the various Kyol Ches around the globe and for the Heart Kyol Che registration link.