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Zen Campus Ryumonji - Session in September
1–13 September 2026
"EXPERIENCING AND DEEPENING THE PRACTICE AND TEACHING OF ZEN"
Four “Zen Campus Ryumonji” sessions are planned between June and September, each lasting two weeks. They all share the same theme:
“Experiencing and deepening the practice and teaching of Zen.”
The 4 sessions:
- Session 1: from Tuesday June 16 to Sunday June 28. Arrival takes place on Monday June 15 between 5 pm and 6 pm.
- Session 2: from Tuesday July 7 to Sunday July 19 – Arrival takes place on Monday July 6 between 5 pm and 6 pm.
- Session 3: from Sunday August 9 to Sunday August 23. Arrival takes place on Saturday August 8 between 5 pm and 6 pm.
- Session 4: from Tuesday September 1 to Sunday September 13. Arrival takes place on Monday August 31 between 5 pm and 6 pm.
These complete training periods follow a common format:
- The mornings are dedicated to “Gyoji”, meaning that participants follow the daily life of the nuns and monks: Zazen (Zen meditation), ceremonies, meals taken in silence using Oryoki, samou, and voluntary participation for the community.
- In the afternoons, teachings and workshops will be led either directly by Master Olivier Reigen Wang-Genh or by senior practitioners, all of whom have teacher status.
Throughout the two weeks, the following themes will be studied and explored in depth:
- Zen meditation, zazen
- The main principles of Zen Buddhism
- Ethics and daily life
- Integrating Zen practice into everyday life
Depending on the session, the program may vary according to the retreats taking place at the same time.
Target audience: EVERYONE!
The teachings of Zen can be applied at different levels in a practitioner’s life. Therefore this program is intended both for people discovering Zen and for nuns and monks who have many years of experience in the practice.
The strength of these "Zen Campus" lies above all in the spirit of the sangha, the monastic community, where the more experienced practitioners support, with humility and compassion, those who are discovering Zen practice.
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PRICE – Zen Campus Ryumonji (2 full weeks – all inclusive)
- Standard price: 595 euros
- Reduced price (students or unemployed): 446 euros
SPECIAL NOTICE – Long-time and regular participants, please contact us directly by email.
Participation in Activities
To take part in the monastery’s activities, it is necessary to be a member of the Weiterswiller Zen Temple Association. The annual membership fee is €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 send an e-mail 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
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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 :)
