Zen (known in Korea as Son) is a school of Mahayana Buddhism. Buddhism came from India to China where it is known under the name of Chán from where it spread to Vietnam, Korea and Japan. Zen is derived from the Sanskrit word Dhyana and means meditation.
According to Zen, meditation and Dharma practice are imperative to the realization of the enlightened mind. Realization through direct experience is far more important than study of the texts. The teachings from the Buddha have been transmitted in a direct line from realized teacher to disciple, in his turn becoming a realized teacher.. In Zen this direct transmission is crucial.
Meeting a authentic Zen Teacher is therefore a privilege of inestimable value, since his transmission, guidance and instructions can help us to become free from the sufferings of Samsara.
Jisu Sunim, born in South Korea, is a Zen Buddhist monk since 1978. He spent a great deal of his life as ordained monk in retreat. He has been teaching occasionally in various countries; UK, Germany, Slovenia, Russia and Portugal. His last visit to Portugal was in 1998. At present Jisu Sunim is resident monk in the Korean Temple, YounHwaSa (meaning Lotus Flower Temple) outside London, UK.
The retreat at Quinta das Águias is a unique opportunity to meet this authentic Zen Teacher and receive his teachings and guidance for meditation.
The teachings will be in English with a simultaneous translation in Português.
Jisu Sunim gave as title for this retreat:
Original Face
Falcon Fly
Trout splash
Arrival at Quinta das Águias Friday July 9th, 17.00 hrs
Departure Sunday July 11th 17.00 hrs
Quinta das Águias
A peaceful retreat centre in the middle of nature, situated in the rural area of Paredes de Coura, Northern Portugal, with woodlands and park. This 6ha. old farm comprises an antique stone building as guesthouse and a practice hall.
All retreat participants receive their vegetarian meals at Quinta das Águias.
Options for lodging:
- In the guesthouse with a capacity to lodge up to 16 guests in rooms for 2, 4 and 6 people.
- Camping in the park with use of the guesthouse facilities
- Lodging addresses outside the Quinta are available upon request.
After enrollment participants will receive an e-mail with route description explaining how to reach Quinta das Águias.
Guests are requested during their stay:
• Not to bring animal products for consumption. All meals that are vegetarian.
• Not to smoke or bring or use other intoxicants inside the Quinta.
• Respect the norms of the Quinta that they will receive after enrollment
Fee and Payment:
Cost of the retreat (inclusive lodging in guesthouse and meals): 80€
Camping guests (inclusive use of guesthouse facilities and meals): 60€
Guests lodging outside (inclusive use of guesthouse facilities and meals): 55€
Payment of the retreat should be done at the moment of reservation.
For reasons of organization the following applies:
- Reservations are only effective after payment.
- No reimbursement of the amounts paid.
We appreciate your understanding.
For further information and reservations:
e-mail to quintadasaguias@gmail.com
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