This progressive experience will enable you to participate in enriching daily teachings and enriching exchanges with elders in the tradition. You’ll immerse yourself in the values of community life and experience the ceremonies and rituals ceremonies and rituals emblematic of this traditional Japanese way.
Summer is a natural time for spiritual retreats. Withdrawing from the habits of daily life can often open up a new way of looking at the world, by meditating in a Buddhist temple.
Zen meditation retreat (sesshin) led by Emmanuel Ryugaku Risacher at La Gendronnière temple, from October 24 to 26, 2025 (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 ...
(TRANSLATION SOON) Workshops from October 18 to 22 Session from October 24 to 26 To Be Awake, To Be Vigilant This vigilance — from the Latin vigilare, vigilo, “I am awake” — embodies the spirit of zazen and naturally extends into daily life. It is about letting thoughts pass, being fully present in ...
Autumn Sesshin (Zen meditation retreat) led by Simone Jikô Wolf at La Gendronnière temple, from November 7 to 9, 2025 (arrival the day before in the late afternoon). This sesshin will follow on from the Gyôji week, which will take place from 4 to 9 November. Beginners will be given an introduction ...
A silent sesshin in homage of Buddha’s awakening. This year, it will take place from Sunday 30 November to Saturday 6 December. Arrival is on the day before, Saturday 29 November between 4pm and 5.30pm. Every year, in the temples, the monks commemorate the Buddha’s Enlightenment by sitting for long ...
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 Shinmyo Feller Françoise Kosen ...
The Winter Grande Sangha Session is a highlight of the year when various sanghas from all over Europe come together for a two-day conference, a sesshin led this year by Philippe Reiryu Coupey, and a ceremony to commit ourselves with faith to the new year. PROGRAMME (to be confirmed) RATES PRACTICAL ...
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 ...
