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Meditation Retreat (Sesshin) 14-16 February
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This sesshin is open to all, beginners and advanced alike. This is an opportunity to dive into the heart of Sôtô zen, experiencing a practice passed down through the centuries permeating all aspects of daily life.
We will do 4 sessions of zazen - sitting meditation - per day. There will also be the samu (group work), silent meals and ceremonies.
Master Wang-Genh, the monastery's abbot, will give talks on the specifics of Zen meditation and Zen Buddhism. There will be opportunities to ask him questions in individual talks - dokusan - or in assembly - mondo.
The sesshin will take place from 14 to 16 February. Arrival on Thursday 13 at 5pm. Explanations about the practice at around 7pm. Departure on Sunday after lunch and check-out (around 3 pm).
PROGRAMME
- La sesshin aura lieu du 14 au 16 février.
- L'arrivée a lieu le jeudi 13 février à 17 heures. La conférence d'introduction est prévue à 19h.
- Le départ est le dimanche 16 février après le repas de midi et le rangement des chambres (vers 14h00).
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RATES
(Teaching, accommodation and meals included)
- Full retreat: 161 € / 114 € (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).
In order to register, please write an email to:
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
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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 :)
