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Kesa Sewing
23–25 May 2026
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.
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Program
- The retreat will take place from Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25, 2026.
- Arrival is on Friday, May 22 at 5:00 PM (dinner at 8:30 PM).
- Departure is on Monday, May 25 after lunch.
RATES
(Teaching, accommodation and meals included)
- Sewing Weekend: 246 € (184€ for students and job seekers). For those who wish to start sewing rakusu, please allow 50€ (check or cash) for the sewing kit.
- 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 €.
SPECIAL NOTICE – Long-time and regular participants, please contact us directly by email.
*The Communauté de Communes Hanau La Petite Pierre has introduced a tourist tax throughout its entire territory to support the development of tourism initiatives. It has been in effect since May 1, 2022, and for the year 2026 amounts to €0.85 per person per night (to be paid in addition).
Or I send an email to info@meditation-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 :)
