There is a well-known story from China about Zen Master Ma Jo (Mazu in Chinese) and his famous student Baek Jang (Paichang in Chinese). Ma Jo lived in the 8th century and was one of the most famous Zen Masters of the Tang dynasty. One day, Master Ma Jo and Baek Jang were walking […]
We cordially invite you to a Weekend Zen Retreat with Koan Practice: Back to “Don’t Know” This short retreat with ZM Hyon Ja and Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN offers you an opportunity to deepen your personal practice together with the community! Date: Friday, October 7 to Sunday, October 9, 2022. Location: The retreat will take […]
➾ Download Flyer Join the international community of the Kwan Um School of Zen during this Online-Retreat with two renowned teachers of the school. We’ll pause together and come back to our breath before the hustle and bustle of fall really kick in: our experienced teachers will provide one-on-one support to help you […]
The Vienna Zen Center is moving! – From September 1st we are in the seventh district! – Address: 1070 Vienna, Bernardgasse 16/9 (Geoloc). In a beautiful Biedermeier building, we could find bright new premises for the Vienna Zen Center. The location is very well accessible by public transport: Subway – U6 “Thaliastraße” Tramway […]
➾ Deutsche Version This is an excerpt from the Dharma talk given by ZM Dae Kwang at the Vienna Zen Center weekend retreat on July 15, 2022. * I have a question, please. I’ve heard that you are a monk, and I would like to ask what moved you to this decision. Why did […]
Zen-Day and Kong-an Interview Teacher: Guiding Teacher Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN. Beginning: 7 a.m. End: 4 p.m. This Zen day offers the opportunity to pause and come back to your own breath: We meditate, cook and eat together at the Zen Center Vienna. – Out of consideration for the well-being of all participants, we request a […]
We cordially invite you to a Weekend Retreat with Zen Master Dae Kwang, July 15–17, 2022 “What is Your Question?” This short retreat with ZM Dae Kwang and Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN offers you an opportunity to deepen your personal practice together in the community: Is this about searching? Is it about finding? Teacher: – […]
Recently I was walking through the vineyards in Lower Austria. As I was walking I heard a sound above and when looking up I saw an airplane crossing through the blue sky. I took a picture and walked on. From below, it just looked as if the airplane cuts the sky in two. There […]
Update June 8, 2022: Unlike originally planned, Zen Master Hyon Ja will be leading the Zen Day on June 11. The Zen Day will take place online! – The schedule remains as announced! ……………………………………. This joint Zen Day of the Kwan Um Zen Centers of Bratislava and Vienna will take place online and for […]
This joint Zen Day of the Kwan Um Zen Centers of Bratislava and Vienna will take place online as well as for the first time after the Corona break also in the Zen Center Vienna! In addition to several periods of sitting and walking meditation, there will be an opportunity for a personal […]
