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 the camp fee at a fairer price: €275 with New Year’s Eve dinner / €165 without New Year’s Eve dinner.
- For those with very limited resources: €215 with New Year’s Eve dinner / €126 without New Year’s Eve dinner.
(Sesshin only with New Year’s Eve dinner: €170 or €130 (reduced rate) / without New Year’s Eve dinner: €110 or €85 (reduced rate))
Full board accommodation is included in the price.
Rate for children: up to 3 years old: fuse (free donation); from 3 to 8 years old: 30% of the adult rate; over 8 years old: 50% of the adult rate.
It is recommended to register at least two weeks in advance (food orders, etc.).
To participate in a retreat at the temple, you must pay your membership fee to the ABZD association for the current year (if you haven’t already done so). For this, please see: Membership.
For carpooling, once your registration is validated, you will receive a link to a carpooling platform dedicated to this event. You will be able to offer or find rides to get to the temple.
See the list of those registered for this retreat.
Register
If you encounter a problem registering, please contact us.
Teaching
This camp is led by the master Jomon Julien.
Where and when
From Monday, December 28, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027, 2 days of preparation, 1 day of sesshin with the night (from December 30 to December 31) then New Year’s Eve.
Arrival the evening before.
At the Yujo Nyusanji Zen Temple (presentation).
Address: Temple zen du Caroux, Route du Hameau de Douch, 34610 Rosis. See how to access it
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.
Cancellation policy
If after your registration, you must cancel your participation in the retreat, please inform us as soon as possible.
You can cancel up to 7 days before the start of the retreat without conditions. After this period, a valid reason must be presented.