Rohatsu Sesshin

A silent sesshin in homage of Buddha’s awakening. This year, it will take place from Sunday 30 November to Saturday 6 December. Arrival is on the day before, Saturday 29 November.

Every year, in the temples, the monks commemorate the Buddha’s Enlightenment by sitting for long hours in zazen over 7 days. The Rôhatsu Sesshin takes place in silence, facing oneself.

The 30 min zazen follow one another and alternate with kinhin (walking meditation).

The sesshin ends with a ceremony in honour of Buddha’s awakening.