Sesshin
Sesshin is a zen meditation retreat, where one has the possibility to dive into intensive practice in a traditional setting. It is an opportunity for practice without disturbances, leaving everyday concerns behind and putting full emphasis on the present moment.
In addition to zazen, the daily schedule includes teisho (a talk given in the zendo by the teacher) and dokusan (private instructions). There are also work meditation periods with simple kitchen and housekeeping work.
2026 sesshin schedule
3-8 February (5-day sesshin)
5-8 March (3-day sesshin)
4-11 April (7-day sesshin)
11-14 June (3-day sesshin)
9-12 July (Beginner’s retreat)
5-9 August (4-day sesshin)
11-13 September (2-day sesshin)
6-11 October (5-day sesshin)
28 November – 5 December (7-day sesshin)
2027 sesshin Schedule
2-7 February (5-day sesshin)
3-10 April (7-day sesshin)
More sesshin dates for 2027 will be announced later.
If you have any questions regarding sesshin, you can send a message to the zendo leader:
Tel. +358 40 166 06 14 / or via email: sanneji[at]zazen.fi
September 2-day sesshin
A 2-day sesshin will be held in Sanneji 11.-13.9.2026. The sesshin will be led by sensei Sangen Salo.
The price of the sesshin is 130€ for members and 180€ for non-members, and it is to be paid before the beginning of the sesshin. Our aim is to keep the practice accessible to everyone, so if your personal financial situation so requires, it is possible to ask for a reduced sesshin fee.
Bank account details:
Sanneji Zen ry
IBAN: FI24 4170 0010 1784 20
BIC/SWIFT: ITELFIHH
Message: Sesshin
There will be transport offered from Karjaa train station before the start of sesshin and back to Karjaa after sesshin has ended on Sunday afternoon. The price of the transport is included in the sesshin fee. If you are coming by car the address is: Sannäsintie 418, 10300 Karjaa.
Since only a few people are currently living at Sanneji, we are very grateful for those who are able to arrive earlier - on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday morning - to help with the sesshin preparations. Please write on your application if it is possible for you to arrive earlier.
Applying for the sesshin:
Below there is a link to the sesshin application form. You can apply by filling out the form and pressing the “Lähetä”-button. Please apply by the 1st of September.
The sesshin daily schedule can be found here