What is a sesshin ?

Touch the mind, become intimate with oneself, concentrating in zazen on the unified body and mind. This teaching was transmitted by Master Taisen Deshimaru.

Neither philosophy, nor ethics, nor religion, the Zen allows us to reach the origin of every philosophy, ethics or religion. Spring of awakening, the Zen transforms our life here and now.

Sesshin means touching the mind, it is a period where we essentially concentrate on zazen, also including samu, concentration on daily chore such as cooking or dish washing. Eventually we may practice yoga, do-in etc.


From Saturday 24 November until Sunday 25 November 2012

Mei Ran Zen Dojo Amsterdam


The practice of zazen is the essence of Zen.

Sitting facing the wall on a round cushion (zafu ), the legs in the lotus or semi lotus position, the knees laid down on the ground, the back well straight, the neck stretched, the left hand on the right hand, the edge of the hands on the abdomen, in a total immobility.

The breathing is quiet and the concentration is more directed to the breathing out.

The conscious mind is still, without entertaining nor rejecting the thoughts, we let them pass through the concentration on the posture and the breathing.

Master Deshimaru practising zazen

This sesshin is managed by Master Keisen Vuillemin

Maître Keisen Vuillemin, moine zen

Monk since 1987, he is originally a disciple of Master Étienne Mokusho Zeisler.

At the death of Master Mokusho he joined the sangha of Master Kosen with the agreement of him who, in june 2007, he received the Shiho of Master Myoken Bec.

Responsible for the practice of Zen in Geneva, Master Keisen also hold an important position at CERN.

Master zen Keisen Vuillemin with Master Myoken Bec

Master Keisen Vuillemin

Master Keisen Vuillemin practicing zazen

Master Keisen Vuillemin at CERN, Genève

This sesshin will occur from Saturday 24 November (arrivals the evening before), until Sunday 25 November 2012, in Mei Ran Zen Dojo Amsterdam.

Mei Ran Zen Dojo Amsterdam

Mei Ran Zen Dojo (former European Zen Center) is a beautiful dojo in Amsterdam, led by Alga del Mar.

Address:
Mei Ran Zen Dojo
Fizeaustraat 23
1097 SC Amsterdam
+ 31 (0) 6 104 423 19

Our e-mail address:
meiran@zazen.amsterdam

Our website:
www.zen-deshimaru.nl

The daily practice is open to all.

Our zazen times*:
Tuesday 7:30
Wednesday 7:30 & 6:30
Thursday 7:30 a.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Each Sunday there is a 50-minutes free introduction at 10:00 a.m.

Each month there is a zen introduction course comprising 3 classes of 2 hours each.
 

Donations are welcome!!

Our bank account no.:
Stg. Zen Deshimaru Amsterdam
IBAN: NL16 INGB 0007 3661 06


 

Zen meditation in Mei Ran Zen Dojo Master Soko & Alga

Address

Fizeaustraat 23 1097 SC AMSTERDAM - Tel. +31 (0)6 85786336

How to come

How to come:

- Metro:

Amstelstation

- Bus:

stop Fizeaustraat

 


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Informations

Price :0 €

Arrivée le 23 novembre au soir.

Organisateur: European Zen Center. Tel: +31 (0) 20 625 88 84 Nous contacter
 


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