Discovery Weekend (November)
You seek a spiritual way, you want to give meaning to your life, to see clearly in a society with which you don’t share all the values…
If so, come and spend a weekend in the world of Zen and discover the Buddhist practice and meditation.
You…
Teaching weekend (October)
led by Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure
Led by Taiun JP Faure
The abbot will answer to questions that you may ask yourself about Buddha’s teaching. Opened to new practitioners.
We will practice zazen in the morning and in the evening.
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A lay retreat (September)
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A lay retreat
You want to give meaning to your life, you are looking for a spiritual path. Whether you are an atheist, an agnostic or of any faith whatsoever, you are welcome to this retreat.
Every human being aspires…
August-September samu weeks
“The true buddhism is cultivated in our daily life.” : master Koho Chisan.
Come and share the daily life of monks and nuns.
Led by Taiun JP Faure
Discovery week (August)
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You seek a spiritual way, you want to give meaning to your life, to see clearly in a society with which you don’t share all the values… The Kanshoji monastery organizes a Zen discovery retreat.
For one week, you…
Ojukai – receive the precepts
In June 2019, Kanshoji Monastery held OJUKAI, the traditional Soto Zen ceremony during which Buddhist precepts are received.
This grand ceremony is proposed to lay people who do not practice zazen meditation but who could be helped by the…
Teaching weekend (May)
led by Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure
Led by Taiun JP Faure
The abbot will answer to questions that you may ask yourself about Buddha’s teaching. Opened to new practitioners.
We will practice zazen in the morning and in the evening.
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Discovery week (July)
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You seek a spiritual way, you want to give meaning to your life, to see clearly in a society with which you don’t share all the values… The Kanshoji monastery organizes a Zen discovery retreat.
For one week, you…
Zen tales
This all-new show is written, performed and directed by a zen practitioner and professional comedian.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the flavour of zen tales.
Fee: 12 euros (full fare) / 8 euros (reduced fare)
Reservations…
Autumn retreat
Led by Taiun JP Faure
The autumn retreat * is a traditional retreat, which happens as Kanshoji takes on its most beautiful colours.
* in Japanese : sesshin, “touch the mind”
