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Work-Study-Exchange 


From April - December we welcome Work-Study-Exchange (WSE) guests at the Zen Center.

WSE  at Furnace Mountain Zen Center is limited to a period of three months max and no less than 1 month. 

Participants are required to help with all daily tasks during and outside of retreat, including cooking, cleaning, gardening & maintenance. Participation in daily practice is expected, as is participation in all retreats (in-person and online) offered during the WSE period.

Retreat participation is free, room & board (simple vegetarian meals and shared quarters with changing roommates) is provided. The willingness to participate in communal life and to receive regular feedback are required.
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For details on our application process send a brief email to fmzconline(at)gmail.com. We will be in touch. 
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  • Home
    • about
    • affiliated Centers
    • chanting practice
    • confidentiality, privacy & concerns
    • contact
    • donations & support
    • picture gallery >
      • seasons at FMZC >
        • spring
        • summer
        • fall
        • winter
      • meditation hall
      • meals & oryoki
    • teachers >
      • founding & guiding teacher >
        • Zen Master Dae Gak
      • zen masters >
        • Curt Steinmetz - Chong Sae Do, Zen Master
      • zen teachers >
        • Bob Kohl - Dae Do Soen Sa
        • Cara Geary - Jun Je Soen Sa
        • Craig Carver - Chong Do Soen Sa
        • Craig Learned - Dae Mun Soen Sa
        • Erica McLuckie - Kosen Soen Sa
        • Halcyon Learned - Yong Song Soen Sa
        • Mark Davis - Myo Wol Soen Sa
        • Stephen Berg - Kwang Wol Soen Sa
      • dharma teachers >
        • Ben Hawes - Chong Kwan Poep Sa
        • David Renke - Won Bo Poep Sa
        • Eli Davis - Won Hae Poep Sa
        • Gretchen Collins - Im Jae Poep Sa
        • Julianne Siegel - Haeng Do Poep Sa
        • Justin Cova - Ja Um Poep Sa
        • Peter Robinson - Shim Do Poep Sa
        • Stephen Grove - Ji Gong Poep Sa
        • Suz Croutwater - Myong Do Poep Sa
        • Thomas Perine - Man Hae Poep Sa
    • Work Study Exchange
  • online practice
    • daily morning practice
    • day-long retreats
    • intro to zen meditation
  • in-person practice
    • in-person retreats 2026 >
      • regular retreat
      • week-long retreat
      • month-long retreat
      • beginner day
      • kido/chanting retreat
      • solo retreat
    • general retreat information
    • how to register & suggested donations