"True freedom is that which is within the mind."
 

Master Taisen Deshimaru, founder of Zen in Europe ( 1914-1982)
winter zen retreat meditation

Winter retreat - December 28 to January 1, 2019

A different kind of New Year's Eve: Zen meditation retreat at the Zen Temple of the Gendronnière. Why not end the year with...

Rohatsu sesshin, silent retreat - Décember 2018

Silent Sesshin in tribute to the Buddha's Awakening Every year, in the temples, monks commemorate the Buddha's Awakening...
zen enso La Gendronnière

Spirit of Gesture" Retreat - Fall 2018 - meditation and workshops

With zen master Hugues Yusen Naas Program WORKSHOPS (Sumi-e, Kesa sewing, Workshop for children, The 34 Sounds of Zen, Yoga...

Meditation retreats august 2018

This summer there are several different possibilities for retreats on the program that you will discover below. A special...
Aoyama Shundo La Gendronnière

Event! Conference of the Venerable Shundo Aoyama - La Gendronnière

Informations With the theme "Dôgen's vision on Zen practice". The lecture will be given in Japanese and translated into...
Ryokan and kids

Family retreat - weekend 15-17 June 2018

Une retraite en famille ( sesshin ) au temple zen de la Gendronnière. Pour les adultes : découvrir la méditation/ une...
Summer retreats at zen temple La Gendronnière ( France )

Summer retreats 2018

Practice of Buddhism and Zen meditation. Retreats possible for a duration of 3 days to several weeks. Beginners welcome...
Monk and flower at zen temple de La Gendronnière

Long term retreat - 3 weeks - July 2018

This summer two long term retreats will be organised at La Gendronnière : A day in a zen monastery revolves around zazen,...

Rohatsu sesshin - the program

Download the program of Rohatsu sesshin led by Emmanuel Ryugaku Risacher. December 3rd to 9th. Registration is here.