Summer retreat
If you want to experience life at Antaiji, you have the opportunity to participate in our Zen retreats from May 1st through 6th or from July 6th through 11th 2025. If you are looking for a real challenge, you are welcome for the November sesshin from October 31st to November 6th as well.
Schedule
First day (July 6th)
| Until 2pm | Arrival |
| 5pm | Dinner |
| 6pm | Orientation |
| After 8pm | Free time, rest |
Second through forth day (July 7th to 9th)
| 4am to 6:10am | Zazen |
| 6:10am | Breakfast |
| 6:40am | Cleaning |
| After cleaning | Help in the kitchen |
| 7:30am to noon | Samu (work) |
| 12:00 noon | Lunch |
| after lunch | Samu (work), shower, help in the kitchen |
| 5:00pm | Dinner |
| 5:20pm | Dish washing |
| 5:30pm | Tea meeting |
| 6pm to 8pm | Zazen |
| After 8pm | Free time (be quiet after 9pm) |
Fifth day (July 10th)
| 4am to 9am | Zazen |
| 9am | Breakfast |
| 10am to 3pm | Zazen |
| 3pm | End of sesshin |
| In the evening | Party around the campfire |
Last day (July 11th)
| 7am | Breakfast |
| 7:30am | Cleaning |
| After Cleaning | Last meeting, sharing |
| 12pm | Lunch |
| After lunch | Departure |
Fee (accomodation and meals included)
55.000 Yen
The fee can either be payed in cash upon arrival (please bring Japanese Yen with you!) or send in advance via Paypal by clicking on the “Buy Now” button on the right. As Paypal will charge us approximately 5%, we are asking for a payment of 57.500 Yen int his case.
The fee can either be payed in cash upon arrival (please bring Japanese Yen with you!) or send in advance via Paypal by clicking on the “Buy Now” button on the right. As Paypal will charge us approximately 5%, we are asking for a payment of 57.500 Yen int his case.