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Calendar and Rates
Maître Olivier Reigen Wang-Genh teaches during each of these retreats. It is possible to ask questions privately - dokusan - or publicly in the dojo during zazen - mondô.
Arrival is on the evening prior to the first day indicated - a meal will be served at 8:30pm. Departure the last day after lunch.
CALENDAR 2021 and 2022
The sesshins are led by Master Olivier Reigen Wang-Genh
| Date | Activities |
|---|---|
| January 19 and 20 | Teachings on the Bodhisattva precepts |
| January 21 to 23 | Sesshin - Jukai Transmission of the precepts |
| February 4 to 6 | Sesshin |
| February 11 to 13 | 1st sesshin - Kesa sewing |
| February 19 and 20 | Responsibles' meeting |
| February 26 and 27 |
Arrival on Friday around 5pm |
| March 11 to 13 | Sesshin |
| March 25 to 27 | Sesshin |
| April 10 to 14 | Zaike Retreat- for the ordained |
| April 14 to 18 | Gotan-e |
| April 19 to 22 | Temple closed |
| April 28 to May 1 |
40 years Commemoration of the death of Master Deshimaru Gendronniere Zen Temple |
| May 13 to 15 | Sesshin |
| May 26 to 29 | Spring Sesshin |
| May 30 to June 6 | Temple closed |
| June 10 to 12 | Sesshin |
| June 18 and 19 | Sesshin with the family |
| June 24 to July 24 | Long Term Retirement |
| June 24 to 26 | Sesshin |
| July 2 and 3 | Buddha Festival - Strasbourg |
| July 7 to 10 |
Calligraphy - Qi Gong - Shiatsu - Sewing and kesa repair Arrival on Wednesday around 5pm |
| July 11 to 17 |
1st Summer Session Sesshin Teachings and transmission of the precepts of the bodhisattvas - JUKAI |
| July 22 to 24 | 1st sesshin - Kesa sewing |
| July 25 to 27 | Temple closed |
| July 29 to August 6 |
5th session of the summer camp Gendronniere Zen Temple |
| August 8 to 11 | Temple closed |
| August 13 to 21 | 2nd Summer Session- 9 days |
| August 22 to 29 | Temple closed |
| September 2 to 4 | Sesshin in silence |
| September 16 to 18 | Sesshin |
| September 24 and 25 |
Calligraphy - Qi Gong - Shiatsu Arrival on Friday around 5pm |
| October 1 and 2 | 1st sesshin - Sewing the kesa |
| October 14 to 16 | Sesshin |
| October 29 to November 1 | Sesshin |
| November 11 to 13 | Sesshin |
| November 19 to 20 | 1st sesshin - Sewing the kesa |
| December 4 to 11 |
Rôhatsu Arrival the day before at 5pm |
| December 22 to 26 | Temple closed |
| December 30 to January 1, 2023 | New Year's Sesshin |
Rates 2022
For all activities, membership to the ATZW association is required: 15 euros/year
| Activities | Normal fee |
Special Price* |
|---|---|---|
| 2-day sesshin | 112 euros | 94 euros |
| 3-day sesshin | 141 euros | 107 euros |
| 4-day sesshin | 177 euros | 132 euros |
| Rôhatsu sesshin (7 days) | 300 euros | 229 euros |
| 5-day sesshin including Gotan-e | 221 euros | 164 euros |
| Zaike retreat | 339 euros | 248 euros |
| Jukai including preparation | 255 euros | 178 euros |
| Long term retreats (more than 3 weeks) | 432 euros | 317 euros |
| Zen and creativity (calligraphy, etc.) 5 days | 408 euros | 297 euros |
| Kesa 5 days | 301 euros | 153 euros |
| Qi-gong weekend | 184 euros | 158 euros |
| Shiatsu weekend | 184 euros | 158 euros |
| Summer session 9 days | 339 euros | 248 euros |
| First 5 days | 195 euros | 136 euros |
| Sesshin 4 days | 177 euros | 132 euros |
| Summer session 7 days | 289 euros | 217 euros |
| First 3 days | 141 euros | 107 euros |
| Sesshin 4 days | 177 euros | 132 euros |
| Kesa weekend | 135 euros | 82 euros |
| Calligraphy weekend | 193 euros | 144 euros |
| First sesshin 2 days | 192 euros | 155 euros |
| First sesshin 3 days | 288 euros | 225 euros |
| Family Sesshin** | 183 euros | 148 euros |
| New year's sesshin | 154 euros | 113 euros |
| New years Sesshin and New year's eve | 235 euros | 154 euros |
| New year's eve only | 86 euros | 59 euros |
*Reduced rate : Jobseekers and students
The prices listed above are valid from January 1st, 2021 and are subject to change.
Additional rates apply to certain sesshins, for example those attended by Saikawa Roshi. Please confirm the cost of the sesshin with the secretary.
Long stay retreates include the sesshins for the relevant period. Participation in other activities is possible on payment of a supplement.
**The price indicated for the "family" sesshin is for parents.
- Children over 15 years : 85 euros / 75 euros
- Children from 3 to 15 years : 45 euros / 35 euros
- Under 3 years : free (children must remain under the supervision of a parent).
Rates for retreats - EXCLUDING special programs
| Normal rate | Special rate* | |
|---|---|---|
| Three weeks to one month | 432 € | 317 € |
| Two weeks | 287 € | 220,50 € |
| 24 hours | 51 € | 39 € |
*Reduced rate : Jobseekers and students
This price includes tuition, accommodation and meals.
- Association membership : 15 euros per year - membership is required to partake in temple activities.
The information transmitted during registration are strictly confidential and intended only for those responsible for the association, any disclosure to third parties is excluded. Members may request at any time, in writing, the deletion of this data.
If sesshin included in stays of less than three weeks, it is to be paid separately or as a supplement.
