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 ...

Autumn Sesshin (Zen meditation retreat) led by Simone Jikô Wolf at La Gendronnière temple, from November 6 to 8, 2026 (arrival the day before in the late afternoon). This sesshin will follow on from the Gyôji week, which will take place from 3 to 8 November. Beginners will be given an introduction ...

A silent sesshin in homage of Buddha’s awakening. This year, it will take place from Sunday, December 6 to Saturday, December 12. Arrival is on the day before, Saturday, December 5 between 4pm and 5.30pm. Every year, in the temples, the monks commemorate the Buddha’s Enlightenment by sitting for ...

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 ...