Sesshin: touching the mind
Becoming 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, Zen allows us to access the origin of all philosophy, ethics or religion. A source of awakening, Zen transforms our life here and now.
This sesshin is a period dedicated to the intensive practice of zazen in the dojo and to concentration on the actions of daily life through samu, collective manual work.
To learn more about sesshins, see the page: What is a sesshin?
Information and registration
We offer two prices:
- For those able to pay for the sesshin at a fairer value: €110
- For people with very limited resources: €85
Information and registration:
Arrival on Friday from 6:30 PM (Allée Faustin Potain, 71800 La Clayette).
Teaching
This sesshin is led by Master Ryurin Desmur.
Where and when
This sesshin will take place from Saturday, March 14 (arrival the evening before), to Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Maison Familiale rurale La Clayette.
Maison Familiale rurale La Clayette
1.5 hours from Lyon, in the heart of Saône-et-Loire, the Maison Familiale rurale de La Clayette offers a quiet and comfortable setting ideal for a sesshin.
Easy to access by car or train, we will welcome you on Friday from 6:30 PM.
Address
Allée Faustin Potain 71800 La Clayette - Tel.
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How to get there
Easy to access by car via the A48 or by train, with a station in the town offering regular TER trains from Lyon, Mâcon, or Dijon.
The practice of zazen
The practice of zazen is the essence of Zen.
Sitting on a round cushion (zafu), legs in the lotus or half-lotus position, knees resting on the floor, back straight, neck stretched, left hand on the right hand, the edge of the hands against the lower abdomen, in total immobility.
Breathing is calm, we concentrate more specifically on the exhalation.
The conscious mind is at rest, without entertaining or rejecting thoughts, we let them pass by concentrating on the posture and breathing.
To learn more, see the page: Zazen, the zen meditation.