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Meditation, inner calm, Buddhist spirituality This "Discover Zen" week will immerse you completely in the daily life of a Zen monastery. Step by step, day by day, you will be accompanied as you discover Zen meditation and meditation in action, at the heart of everyday life.

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

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. s.

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.

A RETREAT IN COMPLETE SILENCE Gotan-e sesshin is held every year at Ryumonji to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha. The official date of this festival is April 8. Every year, we practice a sesshin, a 4-day silent retreat. It is a way to plunge into the