Download the 2019 Brochure
here (french)
Arrival the evening before; a meal will be served at 8:30pm. Departure the last day after lunch.
Arrival is on the evening of the first day indicated
2019 calender
Retreats are directed by Master Olivier Reigen Wang-Genh
2 to 7 january | Temple closed |
16 to 20 january | Boddhisatva precepts ceremony (Jukai) |
18 to 20 january | Sesshin |
2 to 3 february | Calligraphy - Qi Gong - Shiatsu |
8 to 10 february | Sesshin |
1 to 3 march | Sesshin |
9 to 10 march | First sesshin - kesa sewing |
22 to 14 march | Sesshin |
5 to 7 april | Sangha workshop "20 years of Ryumonji" |
19 to 22 april | Gotan-e : Sesshin in silence |
28 april to 1 may | Sesshin of the extended sangha at Gendronnière |
29 april to 2 may | Temple closed |
4 to 12 may | 9 day summer camp |
16 to 19 may | Care of plants |
30 may to 2 june | Sesshin |
7 to 9 june | Temple closed |
15 and 16 june | Fête du Bouddha in Strasbourg |
21 june to 15 july | Long term retreat |
21 to 23 june | Sesshin |
29 june to 21 july | Long term retreat |
29 and 30 june | First sesshin - kesa sewing |
1 to 5 july | Zen and creativity - plant care - zen at work |
5 july | Zazen night in foret |
10 to 14 july | Boddhisatva precepts ceremony (Jukai) |
12 to 14 july | Sesshin |
20 to 21 july | Family sesshin |
22 to 7 august | Temple closed |
10 to 18 august | Summer camp |
19 to 29 august | Temple closed |
6 to 8 september | Sesshin in silence |
28 and 29 september | First sesshin - kesa sewing |
4 to 6 october | Sesshin |
19 and 20 october | Calligraphy - Qi gong |
19 and 20 october | Zen at work |
1 to 3 november | Autumn sesshin |
4 to 11 november | Temple closed |
15 to 17 november | Sesshin in silence |
29 november to 1 december | 20 years of Ryumonji |
2 to 7 december | Rohatsu (Arrive the previous evening at 5pm) |
21 to 26 december | Temple closed |
29 december to 1 january 2020 |
New year sesshin |
Arrival is on the evening prior to the first day indicated
Rates 2019
For all activities it is necessary to join the association ATZW (€15/year)
Normal rate | Reduced rate | |
3 day Sesshin |
128 € |
101 € |
4 day Sesshin |
163 € |
124 € |
Rôhatsu sesshin |
270 € |
216 € |
Gotan-e Sesshin |
163 € |
124 € |
Workshop "Taking care of plants" 2 day | 170 € | 139 € |
Workshop "Taking care of plants" 4 days | 241 € | 190 € |
Long term retreats ( 3 weeks and more ) |
415 € |
305 € |
Zen and creativity (calligraphie, etc.) |
369 € | 297 € |
Raku | 405 € | 350 € |
Spring and August retreat | 305 € | 233 € |
1st 5 days |
166 € |
129 € |
4 day Sesshin |
156 € |
120 € |
Kesa week-end |
101 € |
76 € |
Calligraphie week-end |
165 € |
135 € |
First sesshin |
170 € |
139 € |
Family retreat |
170 € |
139 € |
Zen at work |
191 € |
157 € |
Sesshin du nouvel an | 133 € | 107 € |
Retreat, New year's eve party | 199 € | 145 € |
New year's eve party only | 72 € | 56 € |
The prices listed above are valid from January 1st, 2019 and are subject to change.
Additional rates apply to certain sesshins, 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.
Rates for retreats (outside special programs)
One month : €415 / €305
One week : €158 / €130
Week-end ( 2 Nights ) : 84 € / 67 €
This price includes tuition, accommodation and meals.
Association membership : 15 euros per year ( membership is required to partake in temple activities)