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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Zen and Creativity 2 days QiGong, Shiatsu, Essential Oils, Herbalism Calligraphy |
191 euros 201 euros |
147 euros 161 euros |
1,60 euros |
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Zen and Creativity 3 days QiGong, Shiatsu, Essential Oils, Herbalism Calligraphy |
287 euros 301 euros |
227 euros 235 euros |
2,40 euros
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Zen and Creativity 4 days QiGong, Shiatsu, Essential Oils, Herbalism Calligraphy |
383 euros 401 euros |
294 euros 322 euros |
3,20 euros |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
