Stéphane, Master Kosen Thibaut has left us.

May our thoughts and prayers, carried by deep gratitude and all our love, accompany him on his path of light.

Today, in agreement with the Council of Elders, the Kosen sangha takes up the torch of this tradition and, with the help of new technologies, continues forward.

The Council has scheduled the memorial ceremony at the Yujo Nyusanji temple on Sunday, November 9th, at 5:00 p.m. It has been suggested that we conclude with online participation in this event.

 

In the Zen Buddhist tradition, a 49-day zazen practice, day and night, takes place when a master passes away

This tradition was followed by Master Deshimaru upon the passing of his master Kodo Sawaki, then by Master Deshimaru's disciples, including Master Kosen, upon his passing in 1982. Stéphane slept at the dojo and had to lead the night zazen sessions, he told us recently in Montpellier.

Today, in agreement with the council, the Kosen sangha is carrying on this tradition and, with new technologies, allowing all practitioners to do these 49 days of zazen together, no matter where they are.

To do so, simply log in to the online dojo as you usually do, or follow the instructions if it is your first time. 
Find all the information you need to log in or learn more about how it works on the Zazoom website.

 

As shown in this last photo taken on Saturday, October 20th, at the Montpellier dojo, despite the trials he faced, Master Kosen continued to shine and to offer his love to those around him until the very last moment.

Stéphane au Dojo de Montpellier le 20 septembre 2025

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