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) REGISTRATION ...
Zen meditation retreat (sesshin) led by Gérard Chinrei Pilet at La Gendronnière temple, from February 6 to 8, 2026 (arrival the day before in the late afternoon).
The Week of the Golden Fingers is a unique opportunity to combine Zen practice and artistic expression by discovering a technique or deepening your mastery of it.
Zen meditation retreat (sesshin) led by Emmanuel Ryugaku Risachert at La Gendronnière temple, from February 20 to 22, 2026 (arrival the day before in the late afternoon).
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 ...
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 ...
