In the hectic society of modern Japan, immerse yourself in the life of a traditional Japanese monastery and emblematic of the Zen religion. 

Nestled in the heart of the mountains in the north of Onshù Island and guided by the abbess Eko Nakamura, the Antaiji temple is a spiritual sanctuary where the monks live in total self-sufficiency and practice zazen - meditation in a seated position - in its purest version. 

In a modern world fragmented by screens and social networks on which we dedicate a lot of time instead of living in reality, the Antaiji temple stands as a guardian of the present moment embodying a haven of peace, where monks rediscover the value of a simple life reconnecting with nature and themselves. 

Through the images captured, we follow the daily life of a monastic life punctuated by meditation, meal preparation, household tasks or even cultivation of the land. It is an invitation to embrace simplicity and rediscover the rhythm of the present far from the frenzy of Japanese cities.