All the practical info…

A typical day program

6.00   Wake up

6.30   Zazen (meditation)

            Ceremony

            Traditional breakfast

            Activities :

– meeting with senior monks and nuns
– teachings
– community service activities (cooking, cleaning, gardening…)

12.30   Lunch

             Rest

15.00   Zazen (meditation)

16.00   Activities / free time

18.30   Dinner

20.30   Zazen (meditation)

21.30   Bedtime

• Deposit / payment

Your registration will be confirmed on receipt of a €50 deposit.

1) by bank transfer: IBAN FR76 42559 10000 08013177575 34 / BIC CCOPFRPPXXX

2) or by cheque made payable to AZK.

The balance of your stay must be paid on arrival in cash or by cheque.

• Arrival time

Between 3pm and 6pm.

• Bring with you

– A pair of slippers,

– a pair of outdoor shoes that are easy to put on and take off,

– comfortable dark-coloured clothing (if you don’t have a kimono),

– used clothes for outdoor work,

– a water bottle.

Decent dress is required in the monastery.

To make this retreat as beneficial as possible, we ask you not to use your mobile phone or tablet.

• Sheets

If you wish, we can provide sheets for 4€, otherwise bring your own sheets or sleeping bag.

We do not provide towels.