Discovery retreat
You are not satisfied with life in our society and you want to take a step back?
You wish to give meaning to your life?
Are you looking for the tranquility of a peaceful mind?
Are you aspiring to see more clearly in…
Kesa sewing workshop
The kesa is the clothing of Buddha. Originally Shakyamuni Buddha collected old rags, washed and dyed them with earth - kesa means "earth colour" -, carefully assembled them point by point, and then put them on.
The kesa has since been handed…
Summer Retreats
From 15 July to 27 August, summer retreats will be held at Kanshoji monastery.
During these retreats, you are invited to practise meditation, hear the teachings and follow the activities of the community.
Through the practice of zazen…
Training Retreat
Led by Taiun JP Faure
Ten day session particularly for monks, nuns or bodhisattva who have responsibilities in a place of practice or who wish to practice in a deeper way the forms of Sôtô zen.
Unique fee: 385€
Arrival is on 18 October…
Zazen Day
Led by Taiun JP Faure
Schedule :
- Arrival 7h30
- 8.00 Zazen
- 9.20 Ceremony
- 9.45 Tea, coffee -Chosan
- 11.00 Zazen
- 12.30 Lunch
- 14.30 Samu
-16.00 Zazen
-16.30 Mondo
-17.30 Zazen
-18.00 End of the event
(It is possible…
September retreat
Led by Taiun JP Faure
During this retreat, cut off from our daily environment, we forget our usual preoccupations and devote ourselves to spiritual practice: returning to a mind that is profoundly peaceful, available and open.
Zazen is the…
Retreat November
Led by Taiun JP Faure
During this retreat, cut off from our daily environment, we forget our usual preoccupations and devote ourselves to spiritual practice: returning to a deeply peaceful, available and open mind.
Zazen is the root practice…
Discovery retreat June
You are not satisfied with life in our society and you want to take a step back?
You wish to give meaning to your life?
Are you looking for the tranquility of a peaceful mind?
Are you aspiring to see more clearly in a world in which you…
Kesa sewing workshop
The kesa is the clothing of Buddha. Originally Shakyamuni Buddha collected old rags, washed and dyed them with earth - kesa means "earth colour" -, carefully assembled them point by point, and then put them on.
The kesa has since been handed…
Rakusu Sewing Workshop
From 4 to 10 August (arrival on 3 August)
Only those who receive the precepts in the next session ("Receiving the precepts", 12-18 August) can participate in this workshop.
The sewing workshop ends on August 10 after lunch.
The kesa is…
