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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.
| Date | Activities |
|---|---|
| January 18 to 22 |
Teaching on the Bodhisattva precepts - JUKAI |
| January 20 to 22 | Sesshin - JUKAI |
| February 3 to 5 | Sesshin |
| February 10 to 12 | First sesshin - Kesa sewing |
| February 18 and 19 | Responsibles' meeting |
| February 24 to 26 | |
| March 6 to 8 | Temple closed |
|
March 10 to 12
|
Kesa Sewing, QiGong, Shiatsu, Calligraphy, Essential Oils, Herbalism Arrival on Thursday 9th around 5pm |
| March 24 to 26 | Sesshin |
| April 2 to 5 |
Zaike retreat - for the ordained Rest on 6 April |
| April 7 to 10 |
Gotan-e Silent sesshin |
| April 11 to 17 | Temple closed |
| April 28 to Mai 1 |
Sesshin de la Grande Sangha Zen Temple La Gendronnière |
| Mai 18 to 21 | Spring Sesshin |
| Mai 27 to 29 | First sesshin - Kesa Sewing |
| Mai 30 to June 5 | Temple closed |
| June 9 to 11 | Sesshin |
| June 17 to 18 | Family Sesshin |
| Juin 26 to July 23 | Long Term Retreat |
| June 24 and 25 | Buddha Festival - Strasbourg |
| June 29 to July 2 |
Zen and creativity Kesa Sewing, QiGong, Shiatsu, Calligraphy, Essential Oils |
| July 8 to 16 |
1st Summer Retreat Sesshin Teaching on the Bodhisattva precepts and transmission of the precepts - JUKAI |
| July 21 to 23 | First sesshin - Kesa Sewing |
| July 27 to August 4 |
Sesshin de la Grande Sangha Zen Temple La Gendronnière |
| August 6 to 8 | Temple closed |
| August 9 to 20 | Long Term retreat |
| August 12 to 20 | 2nd Summer Session |
| August 21 to 28 | Temple closed |
| September 1 to 3 | Silent Sesshin |
| September 15 to 17 | Sesshin |
|
September 23 and 24
|
Zen and Creativity Kesa Sewing, QiGong, Shiatsu, Calligraphy, Essential Oils Arrival on Friday around 5pm |
| September 30 to October 1 | First sesshin - Kesa Sewing |
| October 20 to 22 | Sesshin |
| November 1 to 5 | Sesshin |
| November 17 to 19 | First sesshin - Kesa Sewing |
| 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 |
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 : 85 euros / 75 euros
- Children from 3 to 15 years : 45 euros / 35 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.
