No Mind Zen

Sesshin “Returning to the Source”
with Mushin Sensei

Thursday May 4 – Sunday May 7, 2023
Pauenhof in Sonsbeck, Germany

This Sesshin is held at ‘Pauenhof’, where last year’s summer retreat with Genpo Roshi and the transmission ceremony for Mushin Sensei took place. It is an auspicious Buddhist retreat place with buildings that go back to the 15th century, located in the open countryside of the Lower Rhine region, bordering on Holland and close to Belgium.

I very much look forward to going back to Pauenhof to hold sesshin for the first time, to connect with each other and to meet new and familiar faces. I hope for us to have a focused and dedicated practice together with deep silent sitting as well as a joyful and relaxed time.

Sesshin is an excellent container to let go of the self, to surrender to not knowing and open up to what arises – in sitting but also while chanting, bowing, working and eating together, resting or sleeping. ‘Returning to the Source’ is an invitation for us to connect and to bring forth that which is already there – gate gate paragate parasamgate.

All are welcome!

PRACTICAL

Start: Thursday at 3 pm / It is possible to arrive at Pauenhof already Wednesday.
End: Sunday, May 7 around 3 pm

Location: Pauenhof e.V. Meditationszentrum, Pauendyck 1, 47665 Sonsbeck, Germany
Click here for directions in both German and English.

Retreat cost: (does not include lodging and meals)
Basic cost €100
Add donations for the teaching. Please give according to what fits your life and income:
Suggestions including cost A €150 / B €200 / C €300

Please register by sending a mail with yor contact information to alexandramu@yahoo.com
Payment by money transfer to the following bank acount (message Sesshin Pauenhof)
Bank Details vdk Alexandra Gericke / nomind
IBAN BE64 8900 1529 9052
or cash on site at the beginning of the retreat
or online through the following link (you need to register first)

Lodging and meals: Pauenhof offers lodging and delicious vegan / vegetarian meals on-site. Cost for accommodation vary with type of room from €12 – €45 / night. If you prefer a single room, be quick to reserve one.
Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, fruit, tea & coffee) are €35 / day (sesshin counts as three days).

Please make your reservations and payment for lodging and meals directly with Ilka at Pauenhof: ilka@pauenhof.de (English or German)

Directions: by car and public transport go to https://pauenhof.de/blog/anreise/
Travel by train is quite easy, going through Düsseldorf and then with a local train to Xanten, where someone can come to pick you up.

What to bring and wear: Comfortable dark clothing or robes in the zendo (meditation hall).
Bring your own sheets and towels, or rent them for €10.

Feel free to contact Mushin Sensei with any additional questions, concerns or requests.