Kogen Czarnik
Polish-born Zen practitioner and former monk who trained extensively in Japan and Korea, undertook long silent retreats, studied with notable teachers, and now offers retreats, teachings, and one-on-one support in spiritual embodiment and awakening.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 2h 2min
Kogen Czarnik – Endless Depths of Enlightenment
Kogen Czarnik, a Polish-born Zen practitioner and former monk who trained in Japan and Korea, shares vivid stories from monastic austerity and long silent retreats. He discusses psychedelic openings that led to Zen, three major breakthroughs that stripped layers of illusion, the role of ethical guidance, and how realization meets everyday embodiment and service.
