AZI Membership
How to Become an AZI Member ?
To participate in the activities at La Gendronnière Temple (sesshins, themed retreats, residential stays), it is mandatory to become a member of the Association Zen Internationale (AZI) by taking out to the AZI+ membership.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Click in this link : BECOME AN AZI MEMBER which will take you to the AssoConnect website (the platform that manages memberships and membership fees)
- Before clicking the "J'adhère" button, click the "SE CONNECTER" button in the top-right corner.
- Create an account or sign in to your existing account
- Update your personal information
- Return to the AssoConnect homepage and click the “Become a Member” button
- Pay your annual membership fee online
Annual AZI+ membership fee (to become a member of the association): €45
You may also choose to become:
- a Supporting Member with a voluntary fee starting from €100
- a Benefactor Member with a voluntary fee starting from €300
For any questions, please contact the La Gendronnière office:
- By phone: +33 (0)2 54 44 04 86
- By email: lagendronniere@zen-azi.org
Why Become an AZI Member?
Your membership fee helps AZI to:
- Support the Gendronnière 2035 Project, which is preparing the future of the temple
- Support the hundreds of affiliated practice centers and groups
- Maintain and develop La Gendronnière Temple
- Organize retreats, sesshins, and events.
- Publish and share Zen teachings.
- Support the volunteers who keep the practice alive on a daily basis.
By becoming a member, you make a concrete contribution to the transmission and development of Sōtō Zen in Europe.
Your AZI+ membership also gives you access to:
- All temples, dojos and practice centers affiliated with AZI
- Our publications: La Revue Zen, featuring in-depth articles, and Sangha, our regular newsletter sharing news, updates, and information about practice and sangha life
As an AZI member, you also benefit from:
- Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.
- Personal Accident and Public Liability insurance covering accidents that may occur during Zen practice, both in France and abroad.
Becoming an AZI member means supporting Zen practice while taking part in a collective and responsible commitment to its transmission and development.
