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Jukai Sesshin From July 17 to 20
17–20 July 2025
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.
We will do 4 sessions of zazen - sitting meditation - per day, interspersed with samu (group work), silent meals and the Jukai ceremonies (taking refuge and receiving the precepts).
Master Wang-Genh gives teachings on different themes. There will be opportunities to ask him questions in individual talks - dokusan - or in assembly - mondo. It is also possible to ask him questions by email which he will answer during the mondo.
PROGRAMME
The sesshin will run from Thursday 17 July to Sunday 20 July.
Arrival is scheduled for on Wednesday 16 July between 5pm and 6pm. There will be an introductory lecture at 7pm.
Departure is scheduled for Sunday 20 July after lunch at around 2pm.
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RATES
(Teaching, accommodation and meals included)
- Full retreat: 201 € / 145 € (for students and job seekers)
To participate in the activities of the monastery, you must be a member of the Association of the Zen Temple of Weiterswiller. Annual fee: 15 €.
INFORMATION : The Community of Communes of Hanau La Petite Pierre has introduced a tourist tax on the territory to contribute to the development of tourism activities. This tourist tax is applicable from May 1st 2022 at a rate of 80 cents per person per night (to pay in addition to the sesshin).
Or, please send an email to info@mediation-zen.org
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT - please take note of :
- membership conditions
- what to bring with you
- access to the temple (by train or car)
- the possibility of car pooling
By logging on to the :
SHALL WE TRAVEL TOGETHER?
As a participant, we offer you the opportunity to organise car pooling so that you can share the cost while reducing your carbon footprint. And all this while sharing a moment of conviviality with other retreatants :)
