Ryumon Ji Buddhist Monastry

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Located at the edge of the Natural Parc of Northern Vosges,the monastry includes several buildings around the Buddhist chapel. It has a garden, with medicinal herbs, and a garden ornated with several sculptures. It was founded in 1999 by Master Reigen Wang-Genh, thanks to the help of donations from alsatian and southern german regular practicing. Since then, nuns, monks and seculars have lived there in order to lead a cloistered way of life.
The monastry is open to everyone interested in retreating or discovering meditation.

Guided tours are organised on saturdays at 4p.m. Mandatory registration. Price : 5€.

Warning: The monastry can be occasionnally closed to the public because of silent retreats.

Located at the edge of the Natural Parc of Northern Vosges,the monastry includes several buildings around the Buddhist chapel. It has a garden, with medicinal herbs, and a garden ornated with several sculptures. It was founded in 1999 by Master Reigen Wang-Genh, thanks to the help of donations from alsatian and southern german regular practicing. Since then, nuns, monks and seculars have lived there in order to lead a cloistered way of life. <br /> The monastry is open to everyone interested in retreating or discovering meditation.<br /> <br /> Guided tours are organised on saturdays at 4p.m. Mandatory registration. Price : 5€. <br /> <br /> Warning: The monastry can be occasionnally closed to the public because of silent retreats. <br />