Stage de méditation Zen : Summer Camp in Temple Yujo Nyusanji 2025. Practice zazen with Zen Deshimaru Buddhist Association

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Summer camp

"Ango", the summer camp, is a tradition that has been perpetuated since the Buddha, who used to bring together the sangha during the rainy period in India.

We offer 3 sessions of 9 or 10 days each.

Each session includes a period of preparation, during which the practice of zazen is alternated with the practice of samu and moments of relaxation; then, there is a day of rest; and, finally, a sesshin, a period of more intense practice of zazen.

Teaching (kusen) is done in the dojo as well as the mondo (questions to the master).

Samu is the participation in the traditional daily tasks of zen temples: preparation of meals, gardening, maintenance, repairs ....

The sewing of the kesa is also taught.

We also offer a range of activities during this period: yoga, do-in, shiatsu, etc.

Ordination

The ordinations of boddhisattva, monk and nun take place at the end of the sesshin of the 3ᵉ session.

DANS LES TROIS VIDÉOS SUIVANTES, LES GODOS DU CAMPS D’ÉTÉ SE PRÉSENTENT ET RÉPONDENT AUX QUESTIONS SUIVANTES:

1-Qu’avons nous à offrir pendant le camp d’été.
2-Selon vous qu'est-ce qui est plus puissant pendant le temps d'été qu'est-ce qu'il y a le plus d'impact, qui vous impressionne le plus?
3-Cela fait plus de 30 ans que vous venez pratiquer qu'est-ce qui motive une telle régularité?
4-Avez-vous une idée de pourquoi vous avez été désigné pour diriger l'une des trois sessions?

Zazen practice

The practice of zazen is the essence of Zen.

Sitting facing the wall on a round cushion (zafu ), the legs in the lotus or semi lotus position, the knees laid down on the ground, the back well straight, the neck stretched, the left hand on the right hand, the edge of the hands on the abdomen, in a total immobility.

The breathing is quiet and the concentration is more directed to the breathing out.

The conscious mind is still, without entertaining nor rejecting the thoughts, we let them pass through the concentration on the posture and the breathing.

Teaching

The Nun San Pai Gabriela Sobel

Zen practitioner since 1991. And yoga practitioner since 1986. Nun co-responsible for the Ryokan Barcelona Zen Dojo.

Psychologist. Her professional career is spent between teaching Iyengar yoga - certified professor - and teaching transformational coaching in organizations.

She also supervises cases for the social services and is a personal coach.

Master Rei Kiku Femenias

The nun Rei Kiku, Paula Femenias started zazen in 1990 in Sweden, and for years she followed Master Kosen to Amsterdam and Montpellier. Since 2011 she is back in Sweden where she leads a zazen group. Paula is married and has two children, she works and continues to follow Master Kosen and the practice at Temple Yujo Nyusanji.

Master Ryurin Desmur

Christophe Ryurin Desmur has been a zen monk since 1989. He is responsible for the practice of Zen in Lyon.

A teacher of Chinese calligraphy, he is the official calligrapher of the Kosen sangha.

He received the shiho (Dharma transmission) from Master Kosen on 8th October 2009.

Yujo Nyusanji Zen temple

Yujo Nyusanji Zen Temple was founded by Master Kosen, heir of Master Mokudo Taisen Deshimaru's Dharma. Master Kosen, his disciples, and members of Zen Deshimaru Buddhist nonprofit organization retire to the temple to practice sesshins, samu, and daily gyoji. . . and also to recharge their batteries, take a deep breath of mountain air, spot wild mouflons, learn archery, and dive in the peaceful atmosphere of forests and rivers.

The Caroux Zen Temple is located right in the heart of the Haut-Languedoc regional natural park, 1 h 40 west of Montpellier, France.

Address

Route du Hameau de Douch 34610 Rosis - Tel. +33/(0) 749703533

How to come

By car. There are at least four possible routes from the valley of Orb. We suggest you go through Hérépian, d13 towards Saint-Gervais, then d13e12 towards the Horte, then continue to Rosis then to Douch, turn right 1 km before Douch (zen temple sign). Coming from Toulouse, it is faster to pass by the d180 on the Espinouse pass.
By train, there are bus services for Lamalou for 1.5 euros which leave from Montpellier and Béziers. You can even bring a bike on them.
A pickup is organized in Lamalou, opposite the casino, on the arrival day of sessions and sesshins, by default at 20H05. When you register, just remember to indicate, in the public message field, that you wish to be picked up. Notice that if you need to, it is possible for you to log in again and modify this message. taxi from Lamalou: 06 08 77 12 96 -cost: 25 euros aprox.
1. Montpellier: 18H30 - 20H00, depart from Mosson, (end stop of tram 1 which departs opposite Montpellier Saint Roch station.)
2. Béziers: 17H25 - 18H35 depart opposite the station, , not available on Sundays or holidays.
On foot, from Montpellier, do not get off at Lamalou, but in Colombières-sur-orb (bus 15H45 -17H35 from Mosson), go up by the gorges of Colombières, to the left of the river -it is beautiful and, you can swim there. Not to be done if it rains. The journey takes about 2h30, once you arrived at the "Col des Avels", continue to Rosis, then to Douch.

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Dates and prices

Summer Camp : 17 July till 16 August 2025

2 sessions of 9 days, and 1 session of 10 days

1st session led by the Nun Gabriela San Pai Sobel : 17 till 25 July, 6 days of preparation, 2 1/2 of sesshin
2nd session led by Master Paula Rei Kiku Femenias : 27 July till 4 August, 6 days of preparation, 2 1/2 of sesshin
3rd session led by Master Christophe Ryurin Desmur : 7 till 16 August, 6 days of preparation, 3 1/2 of sesshin
Temple stay after Summer Camp: 18 till 24 August

A period of 15 days of samu is offered to you before the summer camp. This is an opportunity to enjoy the temple, practice in the dojo while participating in the establishment of the traditional summer camp. Detailed informations about Samu period

Arrival should be on the evening before each session. A session ends on the last day after lunch.

Price (normal price/ reduced price)

The second reduced price may be given to persons of lesser means subject to agreement by the director of the sesshin.

Session	Entire session	Sesshin
1, 2	470 € / 375 €	175 € / 145 €
3	525 € / 420 €	235 € / 190 €

Full-timers
3 sessions 675 €
Temple stay 16€ per day

The american plan is included in the price.

Price for children : until 3 years old : fuse (donation) ; from 3 until 8 years old : 30% of adult price ; more than 8 years old : 50% of adult price.

Other informations

General Assembly

The General Assembly will take place during the preparation for the 3rd session.

Full timers

“Full-timers” are participants who stay for the entire Summer Camp and are involved in its organization and working. They must arrive one day before the start of the camp to assume their responsibility and should leave the temple at the end of the camp when everything has been finished.

A full-timer pays a reduced tariff.

To be able to be part of the full-timers team, send an e-mail to permanent(@)zen-deshimaru.com or send a letter to Temple Zen Du Caroux hameau de Douch 34610 Rosis. This request should be made one month before the start of the camp.

Summer camp in pictures

Browse more zen summer camp pictures in a dedicated gallery

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