The winter camp begins on the evening of the day of arrival with a simple dinner, an introduction for beginners (around 7.00 pm) and evening zazen (8.30 pm). The office is open for registration from 5.00 pm.

On the following days, the day begins with the wake-up call at 5.30 am. There are nine zazen sessions spread throughout the day; breakfast and lunch are taken in the dojo (meal bowls are required for this). The evening meal is taken in the fireplace room. (If necessary, breakfast and lunch can also be taken in the cafeteria.) Two to three hours of manual work are also included in the daily schedule. Evening zazen ends around 9.45 pm and quiet hours begin at 10.15 pm. On New Year’s Eve, the day extends into the night with several zazen sessions, and around midnight the ceremony of the 108 bell strikes takes place.

On the final day, January 1st, participants are woken at around 8.00 am. Zazen and a closing ceremony take place between 9.00 am and around 11.00 am. A closing brunch is served at around 11.30 am, so that after tidying up, participants are free between 1.30 pm and 2.00 pm.