What is a sesshin ?

Touch the mind, become 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, the Zen allows us to reach the origin of every philosophy, ethics or religion. Spring of awakening, the Zen transforms our life here and now.

Sesshin means touching the mind, it is a period where we essentially concentrate on zazen, also including samu, concentration on daily chore such as cooking or dish washing. Eventually we may practice yoga, do-in etc.


From Saturday 02 March until Sunday 03 March 2013

Arzier


The practice of zazen is the essence of Zen.

Sitting facing the wall on a round cushion (zafu ), the legs in the lotus or semi lotus position, the knees laid down on the ground, the back well straight, the neck stretched, the left hand on the right hand, the edge of the hands on the abdomen, in a total immobility.

The breathing is quiet and the concentration is more directed to the breathing out.

The conscious mind is still, without entertaining nor rejecting the thoughts, we let them pass through the concentration on the posture and the breathing.

Master Deshimaru practising zazen

This sesshin is managed by Master Keisen Vuillemin

Maître Keisen Vuillemin, moine zen

Monk since 1987, he is originally a disciple of Master Étienne Mokusho Zeisler.

At the death of Master Mokusho he joined the sangha of Master Kosen with the agreement of him who, in june 2007, he received the Shiho of Master Myoken Bec.

Responsible for the practice of Zen in Geneva, Master Keisen also hold an important position at CERN.

Master zen Keisen Vuillemin with Master Myoken Bec

Master Keisen Vuillemin

Master Keisen Vuillemin practicing zazen

Master Keisen Vuillemin at CERN, Genève

This sesshin will occur from Saturday 02 March (arrivals the evening before), until Sunday 03 March 2013, in Arzier.

Arzier

La maison la Rencontre Arzier

La maison La Rencontre se situe à la sortie du village d'Arzier, au-dessus de Nyon, direction St-Cergue.

Au pied du Jura, elle offre une vue splendide sur les Alpes et le lac Léman.

La plupart du temps juste au-dessus du brouillard du plateau vaudois, elle est en plein soleil.
 


Address

La maison la Rencontre Route de Saint-Cergue 46 1273 Arzier - Tel. 022 366 11 83

How to come

En train :
de Lausanne ou Genève, changement à Nyon.
Train " Nyon - St Cergue ".
Départs du train de Nyon deux fois par heure : aux 30 et 56 minutes de chaque heure.

En voiture :
voir Accès sur le site : www.larencontre-arzier.com

A Arzier , suivre panneaux " ZEN " ou téléphoner à la colonie pour qu'on vienne vous chercher à la gare d'Arzier (022 366 11 83).

 


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Informations

Price :60 €

Arrivée 1er mars au soir

Apporter un zafu (coussin pour le zazen) , un kimono noir ou un vêtement ample et sombre. Se munir d'un sac de couchage ou de draps.

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