Back to All Events

Weekend Retreat: October 5-6, 2019


  • Theosophical Society 1926 N. Main St. (use back entrance) Wheaton United States (map)


Retreat October 5-6 with 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 Ten Directions Zen Community, 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.

Retreat Schedule
Saturday, October 5th
8:30 AM - 9 PM
Public Dharma talk at 1:30 PM
Sunday, October 6th
6 AM - 4 PM
Public Dharma talk at 1 PM

Cost is $50/Day. 
Overnight accommodations are available at the Theosophical Society ($50/person/night).
Note: Meals will be in the cafeteria. Saturday evening meal will be provided (please advise of any food allergy). You will need to bring your own sack lunches and breakfast. There is a refrigerator available for any perishable items.

See Registration Button to register for the Retreat.

Retreat will be held at the
Theosophical Society
1926 N Main Street
Wheaton, IL

Contact: director@tendirectionszen.org


 


Ken-Kessel.jpg