Practical Information

Membership of ATZW 

Membership to the Association Temple Zen Weiterswiller is necessary in order to participate in activities at the monastery. Annual membership fee : €15

TO BRING

• For meditation (zazen): kimono OR comfortable, dark clothing for practice. If you have a zafu (black or brown meditation cushion), you can bring it. 
• For meals: bowl + spoon + fork + a large dark napkin to wrap the bowl + a small white handkerchief-type napkin
• For the beds: single duvet cover + single fitted sheet + pillowcase - Sleeping bags not allowed. 
• For everyday use: shoes and work clothes, sandals or flip-flops (to be removed easily), slippers for indoors 
• Possibility to borrow some items on site. 
• Please bring biodegradable hygiene products. 

• Some items are for sale at the temple store. 

Note: mobile phones must be completely switched off throughout the monastery in order to maintain a quiet atmosphere. Possibility to make phone calls in the car parks.

Zazen - seated meditation

Schedule at the Monastery 

Monday 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Tuesday 6:30am - 8:00am & 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday 6:30am - 8:00am & 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Thursday 6:30am - 8:00am & 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Friday 6:30am - 8:00am & 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Saturday 7:00am - 8:30am & 6:45pm - 8:00pm

Sunday 7:00am - 8:30am

ZEN ONLINE

Sessions open to the public 

• If you are already familiar with zazen practice, please feel free to join us.
• If you would like to learn how to practice zazen, please click here.  

Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Please call ahead to confirm meditation times; schedule is subject to change: 03 88 89 26 02.

ATTENTION 

These hours may change during retreats, please double check via mail or telephone before you attend. (03 88 89 26 02, Tuesday - Sunday morning).