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 calendar
Retreats are directed by Master Olivier Reigen Wang-Genh
| 1 to 3 november | Autumn sesshin |
| 4 to 11 november | Temple closed |
| 15 to 17 november | Sesshin in silence |
26 November - 1 December |
Samu week + temple anniversary |
30 november to 1 december |
EVENT ! 20 years of Ryumonji |
30 november to 7 december |
Rohatsu sesshin, intensive retreat in silence (Arrival on Friday for the 20 year old ceremoniesORarrival on Sunday 1st at 4pm for the Rohatsu alone) |
| Saturday, December 14 | Day of practice in Paris with Master Wang-Genh |
| 21 to 26 december | Temple closed |
| 29 december to 1 january 2020 |
New year sesshin |
2020 calendar
| 2 to 6 january | Temple closed |
| 15 and 16 january | Teaching and bodhisattva precepts transmission (jukai) |
| 17 to 19 january | Sesshin (and jukai ceremony) |
| 1 and 2 february | Calligraphy and Qi Gong |
| 7 to 9 february | Sesshin |
| 15 and 16 february | Dojo managers meeting |
| 22 and 23 february | First sesshin, kesa sewing |
| 6 to 8 march | Sesshin |
| 20 to 22 march | Sesshin |
| 11 to 13 april | Gotan-e Silent sesshin |
| 18 to 26 april | Ango preparation for monks, nuns and bodhisattvas |
| 30 april to 3 may | Whole sangha sesshin at la Gendronière temple |
| 8 to 10 may | Sesshin |
| 21 to 24 may | Sesshin |
| 25 to 31 may | Temple closed |
| 5 to 7 june | Sesshin |
| 13 and 14 june | Fête du Bouddha in Strasbourg |
| 27 june to 19 july | Long term retreat (3 weeks) |
| 27 and 28 june | Sesshin with family |
| 4 and 5 july | Zazen night in the forest |
| 6 to 10 july | Zen and creativity (arrival monday 5pm) |
| 11 and 12 july | First sesshin, kesa sewing |
| 15 and 16 july | Teaching and bodhisattva precepts transmission (jukai) |
| 17 to 19 july | Sesshin and jukai ceremony |
| 20 to 27 july | Temple closed |
| 29 july to 6 august | 5th session summer camp at la Gendronière temple |
| 11 to 23 august | Long term retreat |
| 11 to 14 august | Daily life retreat (until friday 3pm) |
| 14 to 23 august | Summer camp (9 days) |
| 24 to 31 august | Temple closed |
| 4 to 6 september | Silent sesshin |
| 25 to 27 september | Sesshin |
| 3 and 4 october | Chaplaincy training |
| 17 and 18 october | First sesshin, kesa sewing |
| 25 october to 1 november | Autumn retreat (8 days) |
| 2 to 9 november | Temple closed |
| 11 to 15 november | Sesshin (5 days) |
| 29 november to 5 december | Rohatsu (Arrival the previous evening at 5pm) |
| 20 to 26 december | Temple closed |
| 28 and 29 december | Sangha conference at la Gendronière temple |
| 28 december to 1 january | 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)
