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Gotan-e Sesshin - Retreat in silence - Avril 18-21
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A RETREAT IN COMPLETE SILENCE
Gotan-e sesshin is held every year at Ryumonji to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha. The official date of this festival is April 8.
Every year, we practice a sesshin, a 4-day silent retreat. It is a way to plunge into the heart of zazen, the Zen sôtô meditation through which the Buddha awakened under a tree more than 2600 years ago.
Sesshin takes place in early spring, when nature awakens and offers an example of beautiful, ever-renewed energy.
Master Wang-Genh gives teachings on different themes. There will be opportunities to ask him questions in individual talks - dokusan - or in assembly - mondo. It is also possible to ask him questions by email which he will answer during the mondo.
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SCHEDULE
- The sesshin will take place from April 18 to 21.
- Arrival on Thursday April 17 between 5pm and 6pm. Explanations about the practice at around 7pm.
- Departure on Monday April 21 after lunch and check-out (around 2 pm).
RATES
(Teaching, accommodation and meals included)
- Full retreat: 193 € / 145 € (for students and job seekers)
To participate in the activities of the monastery, you must be a member of the Association of the Zen Temple of Weiterswiller. Annual fee: 15 €.
INFORMATION : The Community of Communes of Hanau La Petite Pierre has introduced a tourist tax on the territory to contribute to the development of tourism activities. This tourist tax is applicable from May 1st 2022 at a rate of 80 cents per person per night (to pay in addition to the sesshin).
Or, please send an email to info@mediation-zen.org
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT - please take note of :
- membership conditions
- what to bring with you
- access to the temple (by train or car)
- the possibility of car pooling
By logging on to the :
SHALL WE TRAVEL TOGETHER?
As a participant, we offer you the opportunity to organise car pooling so that you can share the cost while reducing your carbon footprint. And all this while sharing a moment of conviviality with other retreatants :)
