Jikjisa, Korea September 24-28, 2025

​Jikjisa or Jikji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple in the southern part of Korea. The history of this temple dates back to 418 CE during the time of Shilla Kingdom, and its name "Jik-Ji" means "pointing directly", i.e., pointing directly at the mind. It is borrowed from the expression "directly realize one's mind and attain Buddha Nature", a key teaching in Zen Buddhism.

 

This retreat will follow the Buddhist monastic schedule including opportunities to experience the temple rituals and temple food, along with silent sitting and walking meditation, Zen martial arts sessions, and conversations with the monastics of the temple. Like many major Buddhist temples in Korea, Jikjisa is surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature with many walking paths.

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Participation will be limited to a very small number of participants in order to ensure a focused and intimate atmosphere for the meditation and reflections. Some prior experience and knowledge of meditation are required for this retreat. 

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Schedule:

 

September 23:        Participants are encouraged to arrive in Seoul, Korea before September 24

September 24:        Participants will take the bullet train together to Gimcheon

                                Arrival at Jikjisa and orientation 

September 24-28:   Retreat

September 28:        Check-out and train ride back to Seoul

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Please contact info@kruegerandlee.com for more information.​​

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