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MONASTIC GARDEN CARE - Samou Week - November 18 to 24
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The samou week “Monastic garden care” is organized by Zen nun Anette Myorei Thiel. While sharing in the daily life of the monks and nuns, participants are invited to take care of the monastery gardens... while discovering some ecological gardening techniques.
The week's program includes garden work, vegetable gardening, working the soil, landscaping around the new ponds and landscaping.
The week is open to all, beginners and advanced alike. It's an opportunity for everyone to immerse themselves in the heart of Sôtô Zen practice, by experiencing Zen meditation, zazen, handed down through the centuries and permeating every aspect of daily life.
During this period, there will be two zazen sessions a day, in the morning and evening.
The formal teachings will be given by Master Olivier Reigen Wang-Genh, a practitioner of Buddhism for over 50 years. Discussions with participants are planned, and individual interviews are available on request.
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PROGRAM
- possibility of coming for a period of your choice, from 2 nights on site
- if you are coming for the first time, you must arrive either on Monday between 5pm and 6pm, or on Friday between 5pm and 6pm.
RATES
- 2 days: €96 (€72 for students or unemployed)
- 3 days: €110 (€98 for students or unemployed)
- 4 days: €127 (€103 for students or unemployed)
- 5 days: €140 (€113 for students or unemployed)
- 6 days: €162 (€129 for students or unemployed)
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).
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 :)
