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Four “Zen Campus Ryumonji” sessions are planned between June and September, each lasting two weeks. They all share the same theme: “Experiencing and deepening the practice and teaching of Zen.”

Since the time of the Buddha, certain periods of the year have traditionally been devoted to long-term spiritual retreats, in connection with the rainy season in India.

This sesshin is open to all, beginners and advanced alike, and is an opportunity to dive into the heart of Sôtô zen, experiencing a practice passed down through the centuries permeating all aspects of daily life.

Our modern lives often lack calm and serenity. The “Discover Zen Week” invites you to a full immersion into the daily life of a Buddhist monastery, to reconnect deeply with the present moment.

This first Zen retreat (first sesshin) is open to everyone, and is especially intended for beginners in Zen practice. It is designed for anyone wishing to discover Zen meditation, zazen, as well as the various aspects of daily life in a Buddhist temple.

One of the traditional practices of Soto Zen Buddhism is the sewing of the kesa, a garment identical to the one worn by Shakyamuni Buddha 2500 years ago.