The Spring Sesshin (Zen meditaiton retreat) led by Roland Yuno Rech at La Gendronnière temple, from March 20 to 22, 2026 (arrival the day before in the late afternoon). Beginners will be given an introduction to the practice on the evening of arrival. Participating in a sesshin is the best way for ...

From March 9 to 29, three weeks of Gyoji practice (continuous practice) will take place, led by teachers from the ABZE, at the Zen temple La Gendronnière. These weeks of practice and discovery of Zen will focus on the theme: “Even in this world, it is possible to live in peace.” The days are ...

Zazen is the posture of awakening passed down from Buddha Shakyamuni through the ages by an unbroken lineage of Buddhas and patriarchs.

Master Jikō Simone Wolf will teach at the Zen Temple La Gendronnière from April 2 to 10, during Gyoji Week #12 (led by Philippe Saux-Picart and Blanche Heugel) and Gyoji Week #13 (led by Taiku Morales). Theme of the teachings: “Unfolding the Awakened Mind.” The theme of the teachings will continue ...

Each year, the Great Sangha Session brings together practitioners from all over Europe. It offers the opportunity to practice a sesshin together, as well as to meet and exchange with one another. This four-day sesshin will begin with a Hossen Shiki ceremony, or “Dharma combat.” The second day ...

From May 5 to May 10, 2026, a Gyoji week dedicated to caring for La Gendronnière and its environment will take place. The program includes work in the monastic garden. The week will be led by Master Alain Tainan Liebmann. Participants will also be able to take part in other activities serving the ...

Zen meditation retreat ( sesshin) for people who are beginners in Zen practice. It will be led by Master Guy Mokuhô Mercier at the Temple of La Gendronnière from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May 2026 (arrival on Thursday 15 May in the late afternoon). An introduction to the practice will be offered to ...

Daily Zen practice during the summer sessions From June 28 to August 27, 2026 Summer is a naturally favorable time for undertaking a spiritual retreat. Stepping away from the habits of daily life often makes it possible to open a new perspective on the world by meditating within the setting of a ...

These weekends are a wonderful opportunity to come and practise sewing the kesa at the temple of La Gendronnière. If you would like to start or continue sewing a kesa or a rakusu, you will be accompanied by Zen teachers who have been dedicated to sewing for years: Tina Chin Myo Feller Françoise ...

Gyôji weeks or ‘zen & everyday life’ Gyôji translates as ‘uninterrupted ( ji) practice ( gyô)’. It is the concentration and full presence of zazen, maintained in all daily activities. These Gyôji weeks are available on numerous dates throughout the year ( see our calendar) and are led by many ...

Posting La Gendronnière's upcoming events in your dojos is a way to support it and strengthen the spirit of the Great Sangha. On this page, you can download our printable posters in either A4 (210 x 297 mm) or A3 (297 x 420 mm) format. Important: after printing, please cut along the dotted lines ...