Kwan Um Summer Retreat with Igor Piniński Dharma Master - Falenica, Poland

Join us for a week-long Zen retreat in the peaceful surroundings of Wu Bong Sa Zen Center in Falenica, Poland. The Kwan Um Summer Retreat continues in Falenica, Poland (July 19-26), where this week will be led by Dharma Master Igor Piniński. Igor Piniński JDPSN graduated in acting from a famous Łódź film school. Right now he is working in his own film studio in Łódź, focusing on educational films. He lives with his wife in the countryside near Łódź. He was the abbot of the Łódź Zen Center for 14 years and is a member of the Polish Zen Kwan Um Sangha Council. He started practicing in Łódź Zen Center in 1995 and has participated in over 120 YMJJs in Łódź led by Kwan Um School of Zen teachers, and also every year in the Kyol Che at Wu Bong Sah. On March 9 2013, Igor Piniński received Inka from Zen Master Bon Shim in Wu Bong Sah Temple in Poland. This means he is a qualified Zen teacher in the tradition of the Kwan Um School of Zen, which includes Kong An teaching and leading Zen retreats and ceremonies. This retreat offers an opportunity to step away from daily life and deepen Zen practice together with the sangha in a supportive and structured environment. Daily practice includes: • sitting meditation • chanting • prostrations • walking meditation • kong-an practice • mindful work practice • Dharma talks and individual interviews with the teacher 🌿 The retreat is open to both experienced practitioners and newcomers who wish to explore Zen practice more deeply. 📍 Location Wu Bong Sa Zen Center Falenica, Poland 📅 Dates 19-26 July 2026 Arrival and detailed schedule information will be provided soon. 🧘 Please note This is an intensive Zen retreat with a full daily schedule of formal practice, silence, and shared community life. 🥗 Meals and accommodation details will be shared upon registration. 📝 Registration & Contact Please contact the organizers for registration and further information: [email protected]

Join us for a week-long Zen retreat in the peaceful surroundings of Wu Bong Sa Zen Center in Falenica, Poland. The Kwan Um Summer Retreat continues in Falenica, Poland (July 19-26), where this week will be led by Dharma Master Igor Piniński. Igor Piniński JDPSN graduated in acting from a famous Łódź film school. Right now he is working in his own film studio in Łódź, focusing on educational films. He lives with his wife in the countryside near Łódź. He was the abbot of the Łódź Zen Center for 14 years and is a member of the Polish Zen Kwan Um Sangha Council. He started practicing in Łódź Zen Center in 1995 and has participated in over 120 YMJJs in Łódź led by Kwan Um School of Zen teachers, and also every year in the Kyol Che at Wu Bong Sah. On March 9 2013, Igor Piniński received Inka from Zen Master Bon Shim in Wu Bong Sah Temple in Poland. This means he is a qualified Zen teacher in the tradition of the Kwan Um School of Zen, which includes Kong An teaching and leading Zen retreat...