Zen seclusion is a period of intensive practice  in such a way exercised already in Buddha’s time. It comprises two intensive sesshins in addition to the seclusion practice days. Throughout the whole seclusion a salutary silence is kept.

To practice Zen seclusion means to give oneself over to the spiritual way, to be guided by the way. Hence basic peace and basic harmony are realized in us.

Preconditions

• Minimum time of participation are 4 weeks (except persons having already attended to an intensive sesshin in Fumonji, or members of the sangha training group, both of whom may take part in the seclusion on a weekly basis, each from Monday through Sunday.)
• Previous participation in two sesshins (not just weekend sesshins) with Nakagawa Roshi
• Personal consent for participation by Nakagawa Roshi
• Ability to practice the full or half lotus seat.

Costs

Seclusion practice days: Board and lodging.

Rohatsu- and Nirvana-Sesshin: Board and lodging plus course fees.

Who can apply for a scholarship?

Motivated young people have the possibility of a seclusion scholarship. A donation by the honorary founder of Fumonji, Miyazaki Zenji, has enabled the assumption of the costs (overnight stay in the Zendo) as follows:

- The first week is on probation; 50 per cent of.the costs are covered.

- For the further time all costs are covered.

Additional conditions for the scholarship:

- Previous attendance at a samu sesshin (including a talk with Nakagawa Roshi)

- A written formless request to Nakagawa Roshi with explanatory statement.

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