Zen Meditation Retreat with AMA Samy, S.J.

The weekend program ends Sunday, September 19 at 1 pm and the weeklong program runs through Friday, September 24 until 1 pm. The retreat program includes silence, meditation, chi gong, opportunities for private discussions with AMA Samy, an optional Christian liturgy, and an introductory session for those new to Zen.

Zen Master AMA Samy was born in Burma to Christian parents and educated in a Buddhist environment. A Catholic priest, AMA Samy studied Zen Buddhism in Japan under the Dai-Roshi Yamada Koun. He lives and teaches at Bodhi Zendo, a meditation center in Kodai Kanal, India that he founded. He also conducts retreats in Europe, North America and Japan. He has written three books that are published in English: Zen Heart, Zen Mind, Zen: Awakening To Your Original Face, and Zen Meditation.

Meals and overnight accommodations are included in program fees. Weekend fees are $190 for double occupancy room; $235 single occupancy and $140 commuter. Weeklong fees are $450 for a single room and $300 commuter. One day commuter fee is $70. Also a “dana” (donation) directly to Fr. Ama Samy is a Zen custom. Reservations with nonrefundable deposits are required; limited scholarships may be available. Contact 513-683-2340 or click here to register.

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If you would like to apply for a program scholarship you can click here to download the application form. The form may be printed and completed by hand, or copied and pasted into a Word file.