The family sesshin from 3rd to 4th of July unfortunately had to be cancelled because of the still insufficiently secure state of the pandemic. A normal one and a half-day sesshin will take place instead on the same dates.
This retreat is open to all, beginners and advanced. Experienced monks and nuns are available to answer questions from those who are coming for the first time.
Master Wang-Genh practices Zen Buddhism since 1973. With this experience, he has a direct view on contemporary human issues. You can ask him questions.
Since the time of the Buddha, certain periods of the year have been dedicated to long term spiritual retreats. These originally corresponded to the rainy season.
Gotan-e sesshin is held every year at Ryumonji to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha. The official date of this festival is April 8.
