Each year, the Spring Session of the Great Sangha brings together practitioners from all over Europe. This major event offers an exceptional opportunity not only to practice a sesshin together but also to share, reflect, and celebrate.

Zen meditation retreat ( sesshin) for people new to Zen practice. It will be led by Master Guy Mokuhô Mercier at the La Gendronnière temple from May 9 to 11, 2025 (arrival the day before in the late afternoon). Beginners will be given an introduction to the practice on the evening of arrival ...

These weekends are a wonderful opportunity to come and practise sewing the kesa at the temple of La Gendronnière. If you would like to start or continue sewing a kesa or a rakusu, you will be accompanied by Zen teachers who have been dedicated to sewing for years: Tina Feller Françoise Kosen Laurent ...

This progressive experience will enable you to participate in enriching daily teachings and enriching exchanges with elders in the tradition. You’ll immerse yourself in the values of community life and experience the ceremonies and rituals ceremonies and rituals emblematic of this traditional Japanese way.

Summer is a natural time for spiritual retreats. Withdrawing from the habits of daily life can often open up a new way of looking at the world, by meditating in a Buddhist temple.

These weekends are a wonderful opportunity to come and practise sewing the kesa at the temple of La Gendronnière. If you would like to start or continue sewing a kesa or a rakusu, you will be accompanied by Zen teachers who have been dedicated to sewing for years: Tina Feller Françoise Kosen Laurent ...

Gyôji weeks or ‘zen & everyday life’ Gyôji translates as ‘uninterrupted ( ji) practice ( gyô)’. It is the concentration and full presence of zazen, maintained in all daily activities. These Gyôji weeks are available on numerous dates throughout the year ( see our calendar) and are led by many ...