Sesshin
Zen Dojo Amsterdam ‘Gyo Kai’
Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June 2025
The sesshin will be led by zenmaster Soko
Pierre ‘Soko’ Leroux began with Zen in Rennes in 1986 and since then has continued uninterrupted the practice of zen. For ten years he engaged in all the sesshins and intensive camps at The Gendronnière zen temple funded by Master Taisen Deshimaru, fullfilling duties in the temple’s kitchen.
In 1991, Master Kosen , the heir in the dharma of Master Taisen Deshimaru, ordained him zen monk at the Gendronnière temple. From 1993, when Master Kosen created his own sangha, he became the Tenzo of the sangha (head chief in the kitchen of a zen temple). He instructed numerous disciples in the practice of zen and samu (daily work). In 1999 he cofounded the Barcelona Zen Dojo in the Gracia neighbourhood.
October 2009 he received the transmission (Shiho) from his master, Master Kosen at Yujo Nyusanji temple, in consequence becoming Master Soko, 85th successor of Shakyamuni Bouddha in the Soto Zen tradition.
Dates and Times of the Sesshin:
Friday, 20-06 | 20.00 Informal reception (with light meal) |
Saturday 21-06 | zazen
zazen zazen zazen |
Sunday 22-06 | zazen
zazen concluding with a lunch, ending around 15.00 |
Newcomers are welcome.
MORE INFO WILL COME SOON !!!
Where?
Zen Dojo Amsterdam ‘Gyo Kai’ – Andreas Bonnstraat 12 – 1092 AX Amsterdam
Costs:
Price (including meals): € 60 or € 80 (depending on your income).
Registration:
Due to the limited number of places registration is required: info@zendojoamsterdam.nl
Please register soon – we need to know the number of participants for the organisation of the sesshin.
Payment can be made by bank transfer to IBAN: NL89TRIO0391161024
More info: info@zendojoamsterdam.nl or +31 (0)6 444 00 270