Zen meditation retreat ( sesshin) for people who are beginners in Zen practice. It will be led by Master Guy Mokuhô Mercier at the Temple of La Gendronnière from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May 2026 (arrival on Thursday 15 May in the late afternoon). An introduction to the practice will be offered to ...

Daily Zen practice during the summer sessions From June 28 to August 27, 2026 Summer is a naturally favorable time for undertaking a spiritual retreat. Stepping away from the habits of daily life often makes it possible to open a new perspective on the world by meditating within the setting of a ...

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 Chin Myo Feller Françoise ...

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 ...

Posting La Gendronnière's upcoming events in your dojos is a way to support it and strengthen the spirit of the Great Sangha. On this page, you can download our printable posters in either A4 (210 x 297 mm) or A3 (297 x 420 mm) format. Important: after printing, please cut along the dotted lines ...