In Japanese, zazenkai literally means “Zen meeting”. These sessions provide an opportunity to practise zazen in a group.
At the Falaise Verte Zen Centre
Every Tuesday, from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., the zazenkai at the Falaise Verte is open to all.
The session is composed of two zazen sittings (forty and thirty minutes respectively), separated by a kinhin—walking meditation. We finish with sarei—a sweet cake and a hot drink.
Once a month, private interviews are available during the second sitting of the session, for those who request it.
Practical details
For people coming for the first time, please:
- let the Centre know a day in advance,
- arrive at 6.15 p.m. to receive instructions on zazen practice.
Membership of the Falaise Verte Zen Association
| Membership | Amount | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | 30 € | For people coming to the Centre for the first time or for people not subject to French income tax. |
| Support | 76 € | For people renewing their membership. |
| Benefactor | Libre | For people who wish to contribute a larger amount to support the activities of the Centre. |
Membership includes subscription to the Revue du Centre Zen, an annual printed newsletter (available in French only).
Paris
A zazenkai will take place this autumn at the Iôkai Shiatsu Dôjô. Details to follow.
Beginners are welcome (please arrive at 09:40 for the zazen instructions).
Dôjô du Iôkai Shiatsu Paris
98 Bd des Batignolles 75017 Paris
Métro : Villiers, ligne 2 ou 3
Web : https://iokaishiatsuparis.fr
Lyon
One Sunday per month at 9.00 a.m., at the Studio des Capucins, located in the 1st arrondissement, just by the Town Hall.
Please register in advance to help us organise the sessions.
Marseille
Information on these zazenkai can be found on the Rinzai Zen in Marseille website (in French)
Aix-les-Bains
Every Monday evening at 7.45 p.m. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. and close at 7.40 p.m.
Contact
L’arrêt-créations, cabinet de Richard COHEN
40 route des gorges du Sierroz
73100 Grésy-sur-Aix
Tél. 06 74 24 72 81
Visé (Belgium)
Information on zazenkai in Visé can be found on the Zen Rinzai in Visé website (in French).