Each month Master Reigen Wang-Genh leads retreats of various lengths. The sesshins are open to all, beginners and advanced alike, and are an opportunity for everyone to dive into the heart of the zen Sôtô experiencing a practice passed down through the centuries permeating all aspects of daily life

In the life of a Zen practitioner, the ceremony of Jukai is a crucial step.

Come and practice at the Temple for this three-day sesshin.

One of the traditional practices of Soto Zen Buddhism is the sewing of the kesa.

Experience your first retreat in a Zen temple !

The history of Zen through the centuries and countries has always shown remarkable creativity.

Come and practice at the Temple for this three-day sesshin! Each month Master Reigen Wang-Genh leads retreats of various lengths. The sesshins are open to all, beginners and advanced alike, and are an opportunity for everyone to dive into the heart of the zen Sôtô experiencing a practice passed down

Come and practice at the Temple for this three-day sesshin! Each month Master Reigen Wang-Genh leads retreats of various lengths. The sesshins are open to all, beginners and advanced alike, and are an opportunity for everyone to dive into the heart of the zen Sôtô experiencing a practice passed down

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Discover the virtual guided tour of the monastery

For the 20th anniversary of the temple we organised an Open Day last june. This was a public event to celebrate the anniversary with the inhabitants of the region. At the end of november the festivities continue but this time for the sangha! Join us for the different ceremonies and key moments of

I wish you a year full of joy and discoveries, a year in which light and darkness will play hide and seek more than ever. A year in which we will be able to enter flexibly into this surprising game: that of fragile stability and continuous change

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.

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.

These retreats are open to all. Experienced monks and nuns are available to answer questions from those who are coming for the first time.

Hossen Shiki or "Dharma Fight" is a very special moment in the life of any monk or nun in the Soto Zen tradition.