Summer-Retreat Kōsetsu-ji 2025

Summer retreat

This period of practice is open to everyone, and the rhythm of the days allows everyone, whatever their experience of Zen, to immerse themselves in temple life, to harmonize with others, with the whole universe, and to free themselves for a few days from the usual agitations and preoccupations to practice the Buddha Way.

During preparation, time for activities in the garden or inside the house and workshops on different aspects of Zen practice will alternate with zazen, ceremonies and meals together. The rest day will offer a lighter program, allowing everyone to prepare for the 2.5-day sesshin, which will focus particularly on zazen practice. Participants will be guided by the abbess’ teachings and the presence of experienced practitioners who will contribute to the smooth running of the retreat.

Preparation: August 9-13
Arrival on Friday August 8 from 6:00 pm; evening meal from 7:30 pm.

Rest day on August 14.

Sesshin: August 15 to 17
Arrival Thursday August 14 from 6.00 pm; departure Sunday afternoon August 17.

Please register before August 3
on our website https://zen-soto.ch/activites/Kōsetsu-ji

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