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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.

This first Zen retreat is open to everyone. It is particularly aimed at beginners in Zen practice. It is aimed at anyone wishing to discover Zen meditation, zazen and all aspects of daily life in a Buddhist temple.

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.

Five long-term retreats are planned for this summer, each lasting around three weeks. The daily schedule follows the Gyoji or ‘Daily Life’ programme and the Sesshin programme (depending on the calendar). Coming for 3 weeks allows retreatants to ‘put down their bags’, to anchor themselves in a

Five long-term retreats are planned for this summer, each lasting around three weeks. The daily schedule follows the Gyoji or ‘Daily Life’ programme and the Sesshin programme (depending on the calendar). Coming for 3 weeks allows retreatants to ‘put down their bags’, to anchor themselves in a

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.