Sanneji Zendo Turku

Sanneji Zendo Turku is a Zen Buddhist practice center. We offer guided Zen meditation three times a week, introductory courses, and full-day meditation retreats.

Our zendo is located at Käsityöläiskatu 5 b (3rd floor).

Contact: turku[at]zazen.fi

Introductory courses

We organize introductory courses to Zen practice 6-8 times a year. These are in Finnish language, but we also organize shorter introductions in English or Swedish on demand. Read more about the course content and check the schedule on the Introductory Courses page. The course fee includes a one-month trial membership, during which you are free to participate in all of our center’s activities.

Accessibility

Sanneji Zendo Turku is accessible with a wheelchair Mon-Thu 8AM-8PM and Fri 8AM-3PM, when the neighbouring dentist's staircase elevator is available. However, our restrooms are unfortunately not fully accessible.

Our Facilities for Rent

Our facilities are available for rent outside of our practice hours. Read more here.

Library

The Zen Center has a small collection of books that are available for loan to members.

Upcoming events

22.09. Dokusan
24.09. Torstai-istumiset alkavat / Thursday sittings start
04.10. Johdanto zen-harjoitukseen klo 12-15:30
24.10. Zazenkai
12.11. Dokusan
15.11. Johdanto zen-harjoitukseen klo 12-15:30
10.12. Dokusan

Weekly schedule

Tuesdays
6-7:30 PM
Zazen 2x40 min, tea after practice
Thursdays
6-7:30 PM
(on summer break 5.6.-23.9.)
Zazen 2x40 min
Sundays
10-11:30 AM
Zazen 2x40 min, tea after practice

You can check the calendar below for any changes to the regular weekly schedule. The Zendo door opens about 20 minutes before zazen and closes 5 minutes before zazen begins.