Sesshin is a traditional Japanese word which means "Touch the spirit". It refers to a zen meditation retreat during which the practitioners live to the rhythm of the intensive practice in the Zen temple.

Such a period usually alternates four sessions of Zazen a day with periods of free time, meals, traditional ceremonies and participation in the necessary tasks of the temple (Samu).

Monks and nuns of the Sangha come together during Sesshins to deepen their practice under the Master's direction. Sesshins also allows beginners to discover authentic temple life.

Indeed sesshins offer a perfect framework to deepen and refresh the practice of Zen.


Sesshins led by zen Master Kosen

Sesshins led by masters of Kosen Sangha

South Sesshin 2025

Saturday, October 4, 2025 to Sunday, October 5, 2025

South Sesshin 2025 : Zazen the méditation Zen, Caroux Temple near of Montpellier

The nun Geneviève Sen Gyo Perrier

Autumn camp 2025

Saturday, November 8, 2025 to Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Autumn camp 2025 : Zazen the méditation Zen, Caroux Temple near of Montpellier

The zen monk Richard Kosen Feret

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Zen meditation : retreats

Next sesshin : from 04 October 2025 to 05 October 2025 - Information and registration to this zen retreat

South Sesshin 2025 : Zazen the méditation Zen, Caroux Temple near of Montpellier


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