Start to meditate

Start to Meditate is a practical program of 18 sessions on Thursday evenings. It guides you step by step in the development of mindfulness, self-insight, and meditation. The program consists of three parts, each comprising six sessions. First, you learn to connect body and mind; then, you explore your inner world through introspection. In the third part, you are introduced to the principles and practice of Zen meditation.

 

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Zen meditation

Every Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, we practice traditional chanting, followed by a 30-minute sitting meditation and Dharma teaching. Once a month, there are Kongan interviews, which offer the opportunity for more personal guidance in the practice.

 

Address: Nestelingstraat 16a, 1080 Brussels.
Price: 40 euros per month or 5 euros per session

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Retreats

The traditional form of intensive Korean meditation is known as Yong Maeng Jong Jin (YMJJ), which is often translated as “sitting like a tiger about to pounce” (Korean: literally strong, intensive sitting practice). A YMJJ can last two days, but also a week or longer.

 

YMJJ retreats are conducted in silence. Each day consists of approximately ten hours of Zen practice (bows, chanting, sitting meditation, and walking meditation), interspersed with work and rest periods, and vegetarian meals served in the traditional temple style. The retreat includes Dharma teachings and kongan interviews with a teacher (Zen Master or Dharma Master). Prior meditation experience or participation in an introductory class is recommended.

 

Retreat calendar