Online zen day and kongan interviews on February 12th
The event organized by the Vienna Zen Center, more information and application here.
The event organized by the Vienna Zen Center, more information and application here.
On January 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., we will hold an online practice led by zen master Hyon Ja. There will also be opportunities for interviews during sitting periods. If you can, please support the event with HUF 2,000. Apply as usual through the Contact page.

On December 17-18, 2021, we will hold a 24-hour zen practice. Venue of the retreat: The Gate of Dharma Buddhist College (Budapest, Börzsöny utca 11), fee is 2000 HUF, which covers the cost of meals. Regarding the pandemic, the current rules of the college apply. Walking periods will be outdoors, there is no possibility to sleep during the practice.
Register here: kvanumzen@gmail.com / 06 70 457 0486
Schedule:
| 16:00 | Négy nagy fogadalom, 3 leborulás, Csöndes ülés 4 x 30 perc |
| 18:30 | Esti énekek |
| 19:00 | Vacsora |
| 19:30 | Séta |
| 20:30 | Csöndes ülés 2 x 30 perc |
| 21:40 | Kido |
| 22:10 | Pihenő |
| 22:30 | Csöndes ülés 2 x 30 perc |
| 23:40 | Pihenő |
| 24:00 | 108 leborulás |
| 0:30 | Csöndes ülés 3 x 30 perc |
| 2:30 | Kido |
| 3:00 | Pihenő |
| 3:20 | Csöndes ülés 3 x 30 perc |
| 5:30 | Reggeli énekek |
| 6:10 | Munka |
| 6:30 | Reggeli |
| 7:30 | Csöndes ülés 4 x 30 perc |
| 10:00 | Séta |
| 11:00 | Munka |
| 12:00 | Ebéd |
| 13:00 | Csöndes ülés 4 x 30 perc |
| 15:40 | Szív szútra, Nagy dharani, Négy nagy fogadalom |

On November 28, we will hold a one-day practice from 9 a.m.
Location: Budapest, Gyarmat utca 5 / B, doorbell 4
Fee: 2000 HUF.
The program: 9x 30 minutes sitting, followed by circle talk. Please bring a mask with you!
Apply and register here: kvanumzen@gmail.com

On Sunday, August 29, we will hold a one-day practice led by Zen master Hyon Ja at the Dharma Gate Buddhist College (Budapest, Börzsöny u. 11.). The practice is followed by a precepts ceremony.
The entry fee is HUF 6,000 for members and HUF 8,000 for non-members, which includes the cost of breakfast and lunch. Any financial difficulties should not deter anyone from applying! In such cases, the community will support participation as much as possible.
Please indicate your intention to participate by August 26!

On Sunday, July 25th we welcome everyone to zen practice in the Szeged Botanical Garden (Lotus Days event). Sitting starts at :30 at every hour from 9:30 to 14:30.
Once the restrictions are lifted, there will still be the opportunity for online zen practice and kongan interviews, from 6:30 pm on Monday with Zen Master Hyon Ja, from 6 PM on Thursdays with Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN, and from 9:00 AM on Sundays with Jan Sendzimir SDT.
It is expected that ZM Hyon Ja will lead a retreat in Budapest again at the end of August, more details coming soon!

Practice is led by Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN and Lizzie Coombs JDPSN.
We have two excellent teachers from the US to give Dharma Talks; Father Kevin Hunt - a Christian monk practicing Zen for 40 years, and Zen teacher in the Japanese tradition, José Ramírez JDPSN - teaching Zen for over 12 years.
For Zoom link and login details please contact us.


| 7:00-7:30 Első belépés First Entrance | 108 LEBORULÁS 4 nagy fogadalom | 108 BOWS 4 Great Vows |
| 7:30- 8:40 | 2 x 30 perc ülés | 2 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting |
| 8:40-8:50 | Chanting Szív szútra és Nagy Dharani | Chanting Heart Sutra (German) Great Dharani |
| 8:50-10:00 | Reggeli (önállóan) | Breakfast (alone) |
| 10:00-11:50 Második belépés Second Entrance | 3 x 30 perc ülés KONG-AN | 3 x 30 Minutes Zen in sitting KONG-AN |
| 11:50-13:00 | Ebéd (önállóan) | Lunch (alone) |
| 13:00-14:50 | 3 x 30 perc ülés KONG-AN | 3 x 30 Minutes Zen in sitting KONG-AN |
| 14:50- 15:50 | Dharma beszéd Kérdések és válaszok | Dharma Talk Questions and Answers |
| 15:50-16:10 | Chanting Szív szútra és Nagy Dharani 4 nagy fogadalom Körbeszélgetés VÉGE | Chanting Heart Sutra (German) Great Dharani 4 Great Vows Circle Talk END |
Practice is led by Hyon Ja SSN and Lizzie Coombs PSN.
For Zoom link and login details please contact us.
| 7:00-7:30 Első belépés First Entrance | 108 LEBORULÁS 4 nagy fogadalom | 108 BOWS 4 Great Vows |
| 7:30- 8:40 | 2 x 30 perc ülés | 2 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting |
| 8:40-8:50 | Chanting Szív szútra és Nagy Dharani | Chanting Heart Sutra (German) Great Dharani |
| 8:50-10:00 | Reggeli (önállóan) | Breakfast (alone) |
| 10:00-11:50 Második belépés Second Entrance | 3 x 30 perc ülés KONG-AN | 3 x 30 Minutes Zen in sitting KONG-AN |
| 11:50-13:00 | Ebéd (önállóan) | Lunch (alone) |
| 13:00-14:50 | 3 x 30 perc ülés KONG-AN | 3 x 30 Minutes Zen in sitting KONG-AN |
| 14:50- 15:50 | Dharma beszéd Kérdések és válaszok | Dharma Talk Questions and Answers |
| 15:50-16:10 | Chanting Szív szútra és Nagy Dharani 4 nagy fogadalom Körbeszélgetés VÉGE | Chanting Heart Sutra (German) Great Dharani 4 Great Vows Circle Talk END |
Practice is led by Jan Sendzimir SDT and Lubor Kosut SDT.
For Zoom link and login details please contact us.
| 7:00-7:30 Első belépés First Entrance | 108 LEBORULÁS 4 nagy fogadalom | 108 BOWS 4 Great Vows |
| 7:30- 8:40 | 2 x 30 perc ülés | 2 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting |
| 8:40-8:50 | Chanting Szív szútra és Nagy Dharani | Chanting Heart Sutra (German) Great Dharani |
| 8:50-10:00 | Reggeli (önállóan) | Breakfast (alone) |
| 10:00-11:50 Második belépés Second Entrance | 3 x 30 perc ülés KONZULTÁCIÓK (Jan) | 3 x 30 Minutes Zen in sitting CONSULTING INTERVIEWS (Jan) |
| 11:50-13:00 | Ebéd (önállóan) | Lunch (alone) |
| 13:00-14:50 | 3 x 30 perc ülés KONZULTÁCIÓK (Lubor) | 3 x 30 Minutes Zen in sitting CONSULTING INTERVIEWS (Lubor) |
| 14:50- 15:50 | Dharma beszéd Kérdések és válaszok Körbeszélgetés | Dharma Talk Questions and Answers Circle Talk |
| 15:50-16:10 | Chanting Szív szútra és Nagy Dharani 4 nagy fogadalom VÉGE | Chanting Heart Sutra (German) Great Dharani 4 Great Vows END |
Practice is led by Hyon Ja SSN and Knud Rosenmayr PSN.
For Zoom link and login details please contact us.
| 7:00-7:30 Első belépés First Entrance | 108 LEBORULÁS 4 nagy fogadalom | 108 BOWS 4 Great Vows |
| 7:30- 8:40 | 2 x 30 perc ülés | 2 x 30 minutes Zen in sitting |
| 8:40-8:50 | Chanting Szív szútra és Nagy Dharani | Chanting Heart Sutra (German) Great Dharani |
| 8:50-10:00 | Reggeli (önállóan) | Breakfast (alone) |
| 10:00-11:50 Második belépés Second Entrance | 3 x 30 perc ülés KONG-AN | 3 x 30 Minutes Zen in sitting KONG-AN |
| 11:50-13:00 | Ebéd (önállóan) | Lunch (alone) |
| 13:00-14:50 | 3 x 30 perc ülés KONG-AN | 3 x 30 Minutes Zen in sitting KONG-AN |
| 14:50- 15:50 | Dharma beszéd Kérdések és válaszok Körbeszélgetés | Dharma Talk Questions and Answers Circle Talk |
| 15:50-16:10 | Chanting Szív szútra és Nagy Dharani 4 nagy fogadalom VÉGE | Chanting Heart Sutra (German) Great Dharani 4 Great Vows END |