The samu
After the summer camp, the cleanup samu takes place for those who wish to offer their energy in service to the community, discover life in a Zen temple, or extend their summer camp period.
From August 18 to 20, we will joyfully welcome the super permanents as well as anyone wishing to participate in the cleanup samu. It is a great opportunity to immerse oneself in temple life, contribute to the cleanup in a spirit of presence, and share simple and profound moments.
These three days will be dedicated to tidying up, cleaning, and putting the place back in order after the summer excitement — always in a spirit of practice and conviviality.
Beginners are welcome! No prior experience is necessary: the only requirement is to come with a good mood and a desire to experience life in a Zen temple; experienced practitioners will be there to guide you. And good news: the stay is free for those under 25, a great opportunity to discover temple life and the spirit of Zen in a caring environment.
To learn more about samu, visit the page: What is the samu?
Where and when
From Wednesday, August 18, 2027 to Friday, August 20, 2027.
At the Yujo Nyusanji Zen Temple (presentation).
Address: Temple zen du Caroux, Route du Hameau de Douch, 34610 Rosis. See how to access it
For carpooling, once your registration has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a spreadsheet where you can suggest and find rides to the temple. Please do not delete this email, as the link is only included in this message.
Prices and registration
5 hours of samu per day, the daily rate is fuse (“donation”).
Free for those under 25.
It is recommended to register at least two weeks in advance (food orders, etc.).
To participate in a retreat at the temple (even for samu), you must pay your membership fee to the ABZD association for the current year (if you haven’t already). For this, please consult: Membership.
For carpooling, once your registration has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a spreadsheet where you can suggest and find rides to the temple. Please do not delete this email, as the link is only included in this message.
See the list of those registered for this retreat.
Register
If you encounter a problem registering, please contact us.
What to bring
Zafu (meditation cushion), a sleeping bag and warm clothes, whatever the season. The temple is located in the mountains, at an altitude of 800 meters. Even in summer, evenings and nights can be cool, and it can rain from time to time.