8 – 11 May, 2025 – First Zen Meditation Retreat – Temple Zen La Gendronnière with Guy Mokuho Mercier

If you have never practised zazen, if you would like to participate in a sesshin for your first time, or if you Si vous n’avez jamais pratiqué zazen, si vous souhaitez participer pour la 1ère fois à une sesshin, or if you would like to deepen the way in which you welcome beginners to your doujo, this could be the sesshin for you – it’s 3 1/2 days long and specifically aimed at beginners and newcomers to this practice.

The focus will be on seated meditation itself (posture, breathing, silent walking), but also on the spirit of practising the Way of the Buddha.

Arrive – 7 May before 18h00 (confirm date closer to May before booking your train!)
Depart – 11 May after Lunch