On Repentance: Returning to the Source

Teacher: Zen Master Jok Um (Ken Kessel)

Description: Join us as we explore the concept of repentance presented in chapter six of Hui Neng's Platform Sutra, which is one of those rare pieces that contain the core of Zen teaching in a short space. Surprisingly, it begins with a look at what we recognize in the Kwan Um Zen tradition as the opening of the Homage to the Buddhas chant. Hui Neng then looks at repentance, the vows, the threefold refuge, the three bodies of the Buddha, and how to engage our karma. Following the flow of the text, in the first session, we'll look at how the sutra can be seen as a guide to practice, and in the second session, we will look at engaging the sutra to clarify our understanding of the teachings.

Session One: February 9 / 19:00 EST
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Session One: March 2 / 19:00 EST
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All classes are recorded and recordings are usually posted within 72 hours. Recordings are available for six months.

About the Teacher: Zen Master Jok Um (Ken Kessel) received transmission in April 2017. He began studying with Zen Master Seung Sahn in 1975. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a psychotherapist, working with children and families in foster care, substance abuse, outpatient and inpatient mental health and therapeutic preschool settings, as well as in private practice. He specializes in infant and early childhood mental health. He is guiding teacher for New Haven Zen Center, Hwa Um Sa-Orlando Zen Center, Gateless Gate Zen Center (Gainesville) and Cypress Tree Zen Group (Tallahassee). He also teaches at the Chogye International Zen Center of New York, as well as at other Zen Centers and affiliates.

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