All the practical info…

Daily life program

6.00 Wake up

6.30 Zazen – Ceremony – Genmai – Morning Samu

9.30 Tea-coffee, meeting with elders and Sangha

10.15 General Samu

12.30 Lunch

15.15 Zazen

16.00 General Samu

17.45 Shower

18.30 Dinner

20.30 Zazen

21.30 Bedtime

“Sesshin” day program

6.00 Wake up

6.30 Zazen – Ceremony – Genmai – Morning Samu

9.30 Tea and coffee

10.00 General Samu or meeting with the abbot

11.15 Zazen

12.30 Lunch

15.00 General Samu

16.15 Shower

17.15 Zazen

18.30 Dinner

20.30 Zazen

21.45 Bedtime

  • 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 (2 pairs if you sleep in a tent),
– comfortable dark clothing (if you don’t have a kimono),
– used clothing for outdoor work,
– a water bottle,
– a flashlight if you’re sleeping in a tent.

Decent dress is required in the monastery.

  • Payment

Cash or cheque on arrival.

  • Sheets

If you wish, we can provide them for 4€, otherwise bring your own sheets or sleeping bag.
We do not supply towels.