You are cordially invited to participate in a retreat led by Master Sando Kaisen at the monastery Pic Lumineux in Dordogne.
Each retreat is an occasion to practice silent seated meditation zazen multiple times a day, to participate in manual labor connected with the upkeep of the monastery and its gardens, shared meals, and moments of rest in the garden or by the pool.
It is an opportunity to interact with the master and with a community of practitioners from many nations, and to deepen one's practice.
It is a unique opportunity to forget oneself and follow the natural rhythm of one's surroundings, harmonizing oneself with others and with the wider world.
During zazens, Master Sando Kaisen provides teachings in the form of kusens. It is also possible to ask him questions directly during mondos. The kusens and mondos are given in French, with extemporaneous translation into Czech.
The number of participants is limited to 25 people to maintain a personal and friendly atmosphere.
Beginning: arriving before dinner (between 16.00 and 20.00)
End: after lunch and cleaning of the premises (around 16.00)
All the retreats start by dinner the night before (i.e. on Friday evening apart from the New-Year´s retreat).
The contribution is 480€ per person for the 9 days of the retreat. This amount is all-inclusive, covering teaching, accommodation, meals, etc.
What to bring:
- For zazen, loose and comfortable clothing, either black or dark in color.
- To move smoothly into and out of the dojo, flat sandals (or zori).
- Appropriate clothing and footwear for work in the garden.
- Three bowls and cutlery.
- Toiletries.
Zafus (cushions) and futons (mats) for zazen are available on-site.
Registration is possible by email zen-kaisen@wanadoo.fr or by telephone 06 23 30 18 56.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
All the retreats are led personally by Master Sando Kaisen and are held in the monastery Pic Lumineux in France. Lodging and food is included in the cost. All the retreats start by dinner the night before (i.e. on Friday evening apart from the New-Year´s retreat).
If you would like to join us for a retreat, please contact one of our centres in your country (see the Contact section of this site).
If there isn´t a centre in your country, contact us at sekretar@zenkaisen.cz or directly in France at the Monastery Pic Lumineux at zen-kaisen@wanadoo.fr.