Retreat in silence ( sesshin ) from thursday the 31th of august (7pm ) to sunday the 3rd of september - buddhist monastery

A retreat period in complete silence will take place in September at the Zen monastery Ryumonji (Alsace, France)

For 3 days you can seek peace of mind in the best conditions and learn or deepen your  practice of Zen meditation (zazen). Beginners welcome.

The practice of silence is common to all spiritual traditions. A retreat in silence makes it possible to calm the inner monlogue and allows the mind to become peaceful. To practice in complete silence – in meditation of course, but also during meals, breaks and collective work – gives everyone the possibility of attaining a greater concentration.

During this retreat beginners will receive special instructions and explanations. They will also be personally coached during the 3 days.

Teachings will be given by Buddhist Master Olivier Reigen Wang-Genh.

Planned schedule

Thursday

8:30 p.m. Dinner

9:00 Conference for newcomers

Friday

6: 30 Get up

7: 00 Zazen (meditation), Gen Mai (breakfast)

11: 00 Zazen

12: 30 Lunch

5: 30 Zazen / Dokusan

6: 45 Dinner

8: 30 Zazen

10:15 Bedtime

Saturday

6: 00 Get up

6:30 Zazen (meditation), Gen Mai (breakfast)

9:15 / 9:30 Cleaning samu

9:30 / 10:30 General samu

11: 00 Zazen

12: 30 Lunch

5: 30 Zazen / Dokusan

6: 45 Dinner

8: 30 Zazen

10:30 Bedtime

Sunday

6: 30 Get up

7: 00 Zazen (meditation), Gen Mai (breakfast)

9:30 Samu

11: 00 Zazen & Ceremony of Ryaku Fusatsu

You will find practical details here: http://www.meditation-zen.org/en/practical-information

REGISTRATIONS by e-mail: info@meditation-zen.org