The samu
The monk Richard Kosen organizes maintenance and renovation work in the temple buildings for six consecutive days. It is like a sesshin (Zen retreat) with two zazens per day at 7 am and 7 pm.
The nuns and monks present share the direction of the zazens. Registration is limited to ten people per week. You can come for a few days or the entire week. Outdoor or indoor work depending on the weather. Good mood and positive energy are welcome.
To learn more about samu, visit the page: What is the samu?
Information and registration
The daily rate is fuse (“donation”).
Free for those under 25.
To participate in a retreat at the temple (even a samu), you must pay your membership fee to the ABZD association for the current year (if not already done). For this, please consult: Membership.
To register for this samu, please send us an email at
Please indicate your arrival and departure dates.
Where and when
From Friday, March 27, 2026 to Wednesday, April 1st, 2026.
At the Yujo Nyusanji Zen Temple (presentation).
Address: Temple zen du Caroux, Route du Hameau de Douch, 34610 Rosis. See how to access it
