Sesshin is a traditional Japanese word which means "Touch the spirit". It refers to a zen meditation retreat during which the practitioners live to the rhythm of the intensive practice in the Zen temple.

Such a period usually alternates four sessions of Zazen a day with periods of free time, meals, traditional ceremonies and participation in the necessary tasks of the temple (Samu).

Monks and nuns of the Sangha come together during Sesshins to deepen their practice under the Master's direction. Sesshins also allows beginners to discover authentic temple life.

Indeed sesshins offer a perfect framework to deepen and refresh the practice of Zen.


Sesshins led by zen Master Kosen

Sesshins led by masters of Kosen Sangha

Sewing the Kesa 2024

Thursday, June 13, 2024 to Sunday, June 16, 2024

Sesshin of the kesa 2024 led by Master Françoise Kosen Laurent

The nun Françoise Kosen Laurent

Amsterdam Sesshin June 2024

Saturday, June 22, 2024 to Sunday, June 23, 2024

Master Soko Leroux

Summer Camp in Temple Yujo Nyusanji 2024

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 to Friday, August 16, 2024

Summer Camp in Temple Yujo Nyusanji 2024

The godos of the summer camp 2024 at Yujo Nyusanji

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Next sesshin : from 13 June 2024 to 16 June 2024 - Information and registration to this zen retreat

Sesshin of the kesa 2024 led by Master Françoise Kosen Laurent


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