Fall Retreat with Zen Master Dae Gak

West Houston Zen Center will have its annual fall retreat with Zen Master Dae Gak beginning at 6:00 PM Friday evening, October 31, 2008, running through Noon Sunday, November 2.  On Sunday, following the retreat, retreatants are invited to join the Korean Nam Son Sa temple members for lunch.  After lunch, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, Dae Gak will be leading an introductory workshop on Zen practice.  Retreatants are also invited to attend this event at no additional cost.

The Retreat will feature Zen meditation sitting periods, walking periods, Zen chanting, formal and informal Dharma Talks and personal interviews with Zen Master Dae Gak.  At the close of the Retreat there will be a Precepts Ceremony for those wishing to acknowledge their commitment to Zen practice. 

Participants are encouraged to stay at the Center for the entire retreat to enhance the energy and focus of the group.  Plenty of carpeted floor space is available to provide sleeping space for all. Several sleeping rooms and beds are available and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. 

The West Houston Zen Center is requesting a donation of $120 from each participant to cover expenses.  However, in accordance with our Korean Zen heritage, no one will be turned away.   If you have difficulties with the donation, please let Dae Mun Craig know and arrangements will be made to accommodate your needs. 

Please notify us of you intention to attend by the Retreat:

·        By e-mail to Dae Mun Craig (craig.learned@gmail.com).  You will receive a confirmation e-mail with the retreat schedule and details.

·        By leaving a message at 713.467.0998.  We will call you back.

The West Houston Zen Center is located near the corner of Bunker Hill Drive and Long Point.   From the Katy Freeway come 1 mile north and it is the last building before the traffic light, on the left.  For directions, please see:

http://www.westhoustonzen.org/houston_zen_contact.htm 

We hope you all are able to join us!