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

Master Taisen Deshimaru, founder of Zen in Europe ( 1914-1982)

Two films to discover: Soto Zen in Europe

To discover below two magnificent films that present part of the history and reality of Soto Zen in Europe. They were...

Symposium " Zen, ethic, environement "with Pierre Rabhi

A conference at the Zen Buddhist temple of La Gendronnière on the theme of the environment: 2 days of conferences, exchanges...
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Spirit of Gesture" Retreat - Fall 2019 - meditation and workshops

With zen master Hugues Yusen Naas Program WORKSHOPS (Sumi-e, Kesa sewing, Workshop for children, The 34 Sounds of Zen, Yoga...
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Spiritual retreats summer 2019

Buddhist practice and zen meditation - Special arrangements for beginners. From 1nd. of july to 31st of august 2019...
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Long term meditation's retreats - ETE 2019 ( special rates)

The possibilities of Zen meditation retreats, at the Buddhist temple of La Gendronnière - Summer 2019. - Special rates for...
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Beginner's retreat, zen meditation

Content This retreat of 2.5 days has been specially organised for those people who donít know zen meditation, or have done...
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Meditation retreat (Sesshin) of Spring for the broader Sangha - 2019

"The highest truth lies in the greatest simplicity." Zen-Master Taisen Deshimaru Meditation retreat (Sesshin) of Spring for...
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Zen retreat " Arts and Health " - april 2019

The Arts and Health Retreat Based on exchange and openness to discovery, the workshops are led by several teachers whose...
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The " Golden Fingers" Zen Retreat - February 2019

With zen master Emmanuel Ryugaku Risacher. Program WORKSHOPS ( Sumi-e, Kesa sawing, Shiatsu & Do-In, The 34 sounds of...