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calendar and rates

Calendar and Rates

Master Olivier Reigen Wang-Genh teaches during each of these retreats. It is possible to ask questions privately - dokusan - or publicly in the dojo during zazen - mondô.

Arrival is on the evening prior to the first day indicated - a meal will be served at 8:30pm. Departure the last day after lunch. 

CALENDAR 2023

The sesshins are led by Master Olivier Reigen Wang-Genh.

Several samou weeks (voluntary work in the service of the community) are planned at Ryumonji, to prepare for the inauguration of the new dojo (140€ / 105€ for under 25s, students and jobseekers). Beginners are welcome, with a special welcome for them.

December 3 to 9

Rohatsu

Arrival the day before at 5pm

December 18 to 26 Temple closed
December 29 to January 1, 2024 New Year's Sesshin 

CALENDAR 2024

January 2 to 8 Closing of the temple
January 17 to 21 Teachings and transmission of the precepts of the bodhisattvas (Jukai)
January 19 to 21 Meditation retreat - Sesshin
January 30 to February 4 "Discover Zen" week
February 2 to 4 First sesshin (meditation retreat) - kesa sewing
February 16 to 18 Meditation retreat - Sesshin
February 24 and 25 Responsible weekend
March 1 to 3 Zen and Creativity
March 10 to 13 Zaike Retreat
March 15 to 17 Meditation retreat - Sesshin
March 18 to 25 Closing of the temple
March 29 to April 1 Gotan-e - Silent retreat
April 9 to 14 "Discover Zen" week
April 12 to 14 First sesshin - Retreat / Sewing the Kesa
April 27 to May 1 Sesshin - Grande Sangha - Temple Zen La Gendronnière

May 4 to 12

Rest on May 8

Spring retreat
May 9 to 12 Spring sesshin 
May 19 to 16 Inauguration week for the new dojo
May 19 to 22 Preparation - samu
May 23 to 26 Retreat with Saikawa Roshi
May 25 Inauguration

May 26

de 14h à 19h

Open Day
May 27 to June 3 Closing of the temple
June 7 to 9 Meditation retreat - Sesshin
June 21 to 23 Meditation retreat - Sesshin
June 28 to 30 Fête du Bouddha - Strasbourg
July 6 to 9 Zen and Creativity
July 13 to 21 First summer session
July 13 to 16 Preparation - teachings on the precepts
July 18 to 21 Meditation retreat - Sesshin
July 30 to August 7 Summer session - Grande Sangha - Temple Zen la Gendronnière
August 10 to 18 Second summer session
August 10 to 13 Preparation - Discover Zen
August 15 to 18 Meditation retreat - Sesshin
August 23 to 25 Family sesshin - meditation retreat
August 16 to September 2 Closing of the temple
September 6 to 8  Silent retreat
September 21 and 22 Zen and Creativity
September 27 to 29 Meditation retreat - Sesshin
October 8 to 13 "Discover Zen" week
October 11 to 13 First sesshin - Retreat / Sewing the Kesa
October 26 to November 3 Autumn retreat
October 26 to 29 Preparation
October 31 to November 3 Meditation retreat - Sesshin
November 15 to 17 Meditation retreat - Sesshin
December 1 to 7 Rohatsu 
December 20 to 27 Closing of the temple
December 29 to January 1, 2025 New Year's retreat

Rates 2023

For all activities, membership to the ATZW association is required: 15 euros/year

Activities Regular Fee Special Fee* Stay Tax**
3-day sesshin 147 euros 107 euros 2,40 euros
4-day sesshin 177 euros 135 euros 3.20 euros
Rôhatsu sesshin (7 days) 307 euros 199 euros 5,60 euros
Gotan-e sesshin and Fall Retreat 230 euros 167 euros 4 euros
Zaike Retreat 353 euros 253 euros 3,20 euros
Jukai including preparation 265 euros 182 euros 4 euros
Long summer retreats 12 days 256 euros 202 euros  
Long summer retreats (more than 3 weeks) 449 euros 323 euros  

Kesa Sewing

(Zen and Creativity and other sewing events)

2 days

3 days

4 days

 

 

140 euros

210 euros

281 euros

 

 

84 euros

125 euros

167 euros

 

 

1,60 euros

2,40 euros

3,20 euros

Zen and Creativity 2 days

QiGong, Shiatsu, Essential Oils, Herbalism

Calligraphy

 

191 euros

201 euros

 

147 euros

161 euros

1,60 euros

Zen and Creativity 3 days

QiGong, Shiatsu, Essential Oils, Herbalism

Calligraphy

287 euros

301 euros

227 euros

235 euros

2,40 euros

 

Zen and Creativity 4 days

QiGong, Shiatsu, Essential Oils, Herbalism

Calligraphy

 

383 euros

401 euros

 

294 euros

322 euros

3,20 euros

Summer session 9 days (Preparation and sesshin)

First 5 days (Preparation)

Sesshin 4 days

353 euros

203 euros

184 euros

253 euros

139 euros

135 euros

7,20 euros

4 euros

3,20 euros

Summer Session 7 days (Preparation and sesshin)

First 3 days

Sesshin 4 days

301 euros

147 euros

184 euros

221 euros

109 euros

135 euros

5,60 euros

2,40 euros

3,20 euros

First sesshin

2 days

3 days

200 euros

299 euros

158 euros

230 euros

1,60 euros

2,40 euros

Family Sesshin*** 190 euros 151 euros 1,60 euros

New Year's Sesshin and New Year's Eve Evening

New Year's Eve Sesshin

New Year's Eve Evening alone

244 euros

160 euros

89 euros

157 euros

115 euros

60 euros 

2,40 euros

1,60 euros

0,80 euros

* Reduced rate : Jobseekers and students 

** 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).

 

The prices listed above are valid from January 1st, 2023 and are subject to change. 

Additional rates apply to certain sesshin, for example those attended by Saikawa Roshi. Please confirm the cost of the sesshin with the secretary. 

Long stay retreates include the sesshins for the relevant period. Participation in other activities is possible on payment of a supplement.

*** The price indicated for the "family" sesshin is for parents. 

  • Children over 15 years : 90 euros / 79 euros
  • Children from 3 to 15 years : 48 euros / 37 euros
  • Under 3 years : free (children must remain under the supervision of a parent).

Rates for retreats - EXCLUDING special programs

  Normal rate Special rate*
Three weeks to one month 449 € 323 €
Two weeks 298 € 225 €
24 hours  53 € 40 €

*Reduced rate : Jobseekers and students 

This price includes tuition, accommodation and meals.

  • Association membership : 15 euros per year - membership is required to partake in temple activities. 

The information transmitted during registration are strictly confidential and intended only for those responsible for the association, any disclosure to third parties is excluded. Members may request at any time, in writing, the deletion of this data. 

If sesshin included in stays of less than three weeks, it is to be paid separately or as a supplement.

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