Please join us for a 3 day retreat Friday May 21st – 23rd led by special guest Zen Master Dae Kwang. Zen Master Dae Kwang is the abbot of the Kwan Um School of Zen and guiding teacher of the Providence Zen Center. There will also be an Abbot installation ceremony at the end of the retreat Sunday the 23rd at 12:30pm. Guiding teacher Zen Master Bon Soeng will step down as abbot and resident Kwan Sahn Sunim will step up. If you can not make it to the retreat, please join us for the ceremony!

Retreats include extended sitting practice, chanting, bowing, and private dharma interviews. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of experience or traditions, in parts or all of the retreat. Please call or email for registration, entry times or any other questions. Phone: 510-845-8565 Email: hdt@emptygatezen.com.  To see the schedule and fees click here.