An altar is placed at the center of the room, and on both sides platforms for meditation. The sign indicates that Zazen, “seated meditation,” is underway.

 

The original French version of these pages, and many of its photographs, are by Eric Rommeluère, founder of the “Un Zen Occidental” Sangha in Paris, Dharma Heir of Nishijima Roshi and Dharma Brother to Jundo.