During these summer retreats, you are invited to take part in the everyday practice of the monastery: meditation, teachings – followed by Noble Silences – and disinterested activity at the service of the community…
A special attention to new comers
During this summer retreat, special attention is given to participants who are new to the practice, with teachings on the different forms of Sôtô Zen practice and exchanges with the nuns and monks of the monastery.
From 10 July to 18 August 2021, you can register for the dates and the length of time (5 days minimum) that suit you.
Registration: secretariat@kanshoji.org
6.00 Wake up
6.30 Zazen (meditation)
7.45 Ceremony
8.00 Traditional breakfast
8.45 Activities :
– cleaning of one’s room
– teachings
– outside activities serving the community
– meeting with elder monks and nuns
12.30 Lunch
Rest
15.00 Zazen (meditation)
16.00 Free time or activities
18.30 Dinner
20.15 Zazen (meditation)
22.00 Sleep
Rates for the summer retreat (decrease depending on the duration of the retreat)
tent: 29€ / jour
dormitory: 35€ / jour
room for 2: 50€ / jour
individual room or as couple: 58€ / jour