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Charles Ryoshin Kalmanek

About the Teacher

Why study with them?

Charles Ryoshin Kalmanek, Sensei, has been a Zen practitioner for over twenty five years.  He began his Zen studies with Enkyo O’Hara Roshi, abbot emeritus of the Village Zendo, in 2001 after a trip to Japan.  He received dharma transmission from Ryotan Eiger Roshi on July 23, 2026.

Ryoshin has been an active participant in the Village Zendo’s Buddhist program at Sing Sing prison since 2010.  Currently, he leads the South Mountain Zen Circle in New Jersey and is a member of the Village Zendo teaching staff.  He worked in software technology for over 40 years. Ryoshin lives in New Jersey with his wife Sarah and two very good dogs.

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$50.00 Off Until Jan 6
Topic Meditation

Serene in the Oneness of Things: A Restorative Winter Retreat

Date February 5 - 7, 2027
Center Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing Cragsmoor, New York
From $700 / 3 days $750
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