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Time for Silence & Time in Zen

For more than 28 years the laity monastery ZENKLAUSEN invites cordially for meditation, contemplation and silence. Here you can still experience and enjoy nature as a teacher in the constant change of life, which accompanies you in all its beauty and mysticism.

In this wonderful place, the wind will take care of your worries, the forest welcomes you with its serenity in every season, and the moon in the clear starry sky illuminates the darkness of your existence. By embracing this metaphysical landscape and seclusion, the atmosphere of the Zenklausen creates a space in which you can focus in peace on the important issues of your life, and may find new ways of existence, with all its strength and love.

Uniqueness & Variety

The uniqueness of the Zenklausen is that we only accept a small number of guests (max 8 guests) per day. Each guest moves into their own hermitage of approx. 45m2. Double hermitages are only given to guests who know each other. All hermitages are lovingly equipped with a small kitchen, a dining area, a cozy bedroom & living room, a meditation area, fireplace, bathroom with toilet & shower, and a small garden. There is a distance of about 8-14 meters between the hermitages. Though these means we want not only protect the health of our guests, but also your peace, quiet and privacy for every single visitor during your retreat. You can find more information about these under our "ZEN-Stay" link.

Furthermore, the Zenklausen can also be booked for seminars, yoga groups, and retreats. Additionally, the Zenklausen can provide an accompaniment in the meditation if needed.

History & Future

Mienh Adelheid (1939 - 2019) & Mienh Judith (1938 - 2020) founded the non-denominational lay monastery ZENKLAUSEN in 1992 in the Eifel. With years of Zen experience, they have guided and accompanied many people in their lives, guiding them on their way to the silence, calm and spiritual leisure of Zen. Based on their founding idea and guidelines, a wonderful oasis of calm and leisure was created for personal and individual retreat from the hectic pace of everyday life.

Thanks to many helping and supportive hands, many people can continue to experience this miraculous and healing place, and enjoy its peace and quiet meditative for themselves. - If you also care about the Zenklausen and would like to contribute to the preservation of it, contact us. You can also find more information about Mienh Adelheid and Mienh Judith under the link "About us".
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