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

Autumn camp 2025

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

Poster Autumn Camp 2005

Les proches disciples de Maître Kosen

Sesshin d'Amsterdam novembre 2025

Saturday, November 29, 2025 to Sunday, November 30, 2025

Affiche sesshin d'Amsterdam novembre 2025

Master Rei Kiku Femenias

Winter camp 2025

Sunday, December 28, 2025 to Thursday, January 1, 2026

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

Le moine Sen Ki Frédéric Gruau

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Zen meditation : retreats

Next sesshin : from 08 November 2025 to 11 November 2025 - Information and registration to this zen retreat

Poster Autumn Camp 2005


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