-- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

[Shokai]

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Oude Abdij Kortenberg................................. Sunset Kortenberg

[Jinyu]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hi!
You are totally correct! The path to get to the abbey isn't particularly beautiful, long streets with a lot of traffic for a little town, but once arrive near the abbey the atmosphere is very different!

The picture on the left is the main part of the abbey, the house we will rent will face it!
This is the house we will have...
:lol:

Thank you for your clear explanation of the way to get there from the station :wink:

gassho,
Jinyu

[Shokai]

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Jinyu;

Bingo!! Did you insert an image of the house for our use?

Richard

P.s. This question was asked because the above picture did not show the first time I viewed that post (thank you Jinyu)

[Jinyu]

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Yes this is it!
They call this house the "sjaloom" or Shalom meaning Peace.
This house as his origins in the 15th century!

gassho,
Jinyu

[Shohei]

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Thank you very much Jinyu!! Greatly appreciated and looking very much forward to meeting up with you and all then!
The place looks quite beautiful!

Gassho
Shohei

[Jinyu]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Here is another photo of the house

deep gassho,
Jinyu

[Dokan]

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Hi Jinyu and all,

I was wanting to once again confirm that this is a go before I book my flights. ZMM had a sesshin that I was going to attend about the same time but I'd much rather be with my Sangha if possible. Flights for me are still about the same price so I was going to go ahead and lock them in.

Please let me know if this is still a go! Thanks.

Gassho,

Shawn

[Jinyu]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hi Shawn,

If you want to come to the retreat you can book your flight and do your suitcase because the renting of the abbey is confirmed and paid! :wink:

Have a nice day!
gassho,
Jinyu

[Saijun]

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Hello Jinyu,

Any word on the final cost for the retreat itself?

Metta,

Saijun

[Jinyu]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

For the price.... soon... sorry it is all my fault if you haven't it yet... ops:

Anyway, It will probably the cheapest one ever seen... seriously very cheap! We don't want to make profit and the rent is very cheap too so... Don't be afraid for the price it really can't be a problem in joining us!

Have a nice day!
gassho,
Jinyu

[Kaishin]

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How's the weather late December in Belgium?

[Myozan Kodo]

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Cold Cold Cold! Isn't it, Jinyu? The one time I was in Belgium in winter I had a headache from the cold. Bald buddhists, like myself, would be well advised to pack a hat...
Gassho

[Jinyu]

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Hi!
Like Soen said... it can get pretty cold here... generaly freezy and snowy weather in December! So... big jacket and a hat outside...especially if you are bold ;o)

Deep gassho,
Jinyu

[Govert]

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Hi

Congratulations to Jinyu and Soen,

I will move back to Belgium in December ( now in Lyon) so I would love to come to the sesshin,

Gassho

Ensho

[Taigu]

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Feel really welcome Ensho,

We are about to disclose all the necessary information for this retreat. Prices will be very low. You are very likely to have to bring sleeping bags, zafu, maybe blancket or zafuton and warm clothing.
It isgoing to be a wonderful opportunity for everyone to experience the boundless heart of kannon, which is neither outside nor inside. So...Where the h... :mrgreen: is it???


gassho

Taigu