Discovery Retreat September
Arrival: Friday 18 September between 3pm and 6pm. Departure: Thursday 24 September after breakfast.
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…
Discovery retreat August 2 to 10
Arrival: Sunday 2 August between 3pm and 6pm.
Departure: Monday 10 August.
Do you want to find meaning in your life?
Are you looking for peace of mind?
Do you want to see yourself clearly?
Are you wondering how to live…
SUMMER RETREATS August 2 to 26
These Retreats are reserved for people who have already been in Kanshoji.
For newcomers, Discovery retreats are proposed throughout the summer.
In the time of Shakyamuni Buddha, his disciples would gather at monsoon time…
Discovery retreat July 22 to 30
Arrival: Wednesday 22 July between 3pm and 6pm.
Departure: Thursday 30 July.
Do you want to find meaning in your life?
Are you looking for peace of mind?
Do you want to see yourself clearly?
Are you wondering how to live…
Discovery retreat July 17 to 25
Arrival: Friday 17 July between 3pm and 6pm.
Departure: Saturday 25 July.
Do you want to find meaning in your life?
Are you looking for peace of mind?
Do you want to see yourself clearly?
Are you wondering how to live…
Discovery retreat July 12 to 20
Arrival: Sunday 12 July between 3pm and 6pm.
Departure: Monday 20 July.
Do you want to find meaning in your life?
Are you looking for peace of mind?
Do you want to see yourself clearly?
Are you wondering how to live in…
SUMMER RETREATS July 12 to 30
These Retreats are reserved for people who have already been in Kanshoji.
For newcomers, Discovery retreats are proposed throughout the summer.
In the time of Shakyamuni Buddha, his disciples would gather at monsoon time…
Discovery morning 7 March 2026
In the heart of the Périgord Vert region, on the shores of a lake, you will be welcomed to Kanshoji Monastery in a peaceful atmosphere. Throughout your stay, you will be accompanied by monks, nuns and residents who will introduce you to the…
Kesa sewing workshop March
Arrival: Thursday 26 March between 3pm and 6pm.
Departure: Sunday 29 March after lunch.
The kesa is the clothing of Buddha. Originally Shakyamuni Buddha collected old rags, washed and dyed them with earth - kesa means…
