August City Sesshin in Gent

Friday – Tuesday, August 15 – 19, 2025
at the Zen Sangha zendo
with Alexandra Mushin Sensei
and also Charlotte Jigen Sensei, good friend and Dharma sister of Mushin

Genpo Roshi will be joining on Monday evening for a public teaching and the Jukai ceremony on Tuesday

Genpo Roshi Public Talk on Monday 19.00
Jukai Ceremony Tuesday 11.30

Starts Friday at 14.00 pm, ends Tuesday after clean-up around 15.00.

Daily schedule click here.

The retreat will focus on Jukai, our Zen Buddhist ceremony of receiving the precepts (J. kai) and taking refuge in the Three Treasures, the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. We will deepen our understanding of our life as practice and what is means to live an awakened life.

First-time sesshin participants will receive special attention and can take longer breaks as needed.

Monday will go later with Roshi’s talk in the evening. The retreat concludes with the Jukai ceremony on Tuesday and a reception.
Friends, family, No Mind Zen and Zen Sangha members are very welcome.

LOCATION

Zen Sangha zendo, Elyzeese Velden 10 B, Ghent

LODGING

There is no lodging on site, but several Zen Sangha members living nearby have offered places for guests at a small cost of 10 euros per night. Please bring your sleeping bag. Places are limited.

REGISTRATION

SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION

whole retreat (includes Roshi’s talk) :
€ 190 / reduced rate € 150 (according to own judgment and monthly contributing members No Mind Zendo)

per full day : € 50 / reduced € 40

Roshi’s talk only : € 30

Jukai ceremony : no fee

Includes all meals, tea & coffee.

Participants are responsible for their own lodging. We can help you find a place and offer a few places with Sangha members.

Registration by mail. Specify if you attend the whole retreat or which days you can come.
No registstration necessary if you attend Roshi’s talk only.
You can pay €30 at the door or beforehand. (see info below)

To complete registration please make a payment to the no mind zen account
IBAN: BE64 8900 1529 9052 | BIC: VDSPBE91
or through paypal: alexandramu@yahoo.com

If you have questions or need help with anything, please feel free to reach out.