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SPRING CAMP
9–17 May 2026
Come and practice with us in the midst of nature's bounty during this spring week!
The spring retreat - 9 days - is an opportunity to discover or deepen the practice of Zen meditation and to experience monastic life in a Buddhist temple.
The days at the temple are punctuated by meditation sessions, ceremonies, silent meals and community activities (samou).
Teachings and discussions between participants will clarify the posture and state of mind during zazen, the meaning of the ceremonies and the practice in general.
Beginners are welcome and are mentored by experienced monks and nuns.
PROGRAMME
The retreat is divided into two parts:
- Arrival takes place on Friday, May 8 at 5:00 p.m. An introductory talk is held at 7:00 p.m.
- “THE PREPARATION”: from May 9 to May 13. The daily schedule is shared between zazen, teaching, and samu(voluntary work in service of the community).
- Rest day: Wednesday, May 13.
- “THE SESSHIN”: from Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17 (2:30 p.m.). A more intensive period focused on zazen, Zen meditation.
RATES
(Teaching, accommodation, and meals included)
- Full retreat: €545 (€408 for students and job seekers)
- The Preparation – May 9 to May 13: €290 (€218 for students and job seekers)
- The Sesshin – May 14 to May 17: €280 (€210 for students and job seekers)
SPECIAL NOTICE – Long-time and regular participants, please contact us directly by email.
To take part in the monastery’s activities, participants must be members of the Association of the Zen Temple of Weiterswiller. Annual membership fee: €15.
*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 can send an email to info@meditation-zen.org
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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 :)
