A 5-day sesshin will be held in Sanneji 5.-10.4.2025. The sesshin will be led by sensei Sangen Salo.
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.
The cost of the sesshin is 230€ for members and 340€ 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 apply for a reduction in the 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 Thursday 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 there are only a few people living in Sanneji at the moment, we kindly ask those who can to arrive earlier to help with the sesshin preparations, for example on Friday or on Saturday morning. 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 25th of March.
The sesshin schedule can be found here
Year 2025 sesshins
5-10 April (5-day sesshin)
12-15 June (3-day sesshin)
10-13 July (Beginners’ retreat)
4-9 August (5-day sesshin)
19-21 September (2-day sesshin)
The sesshin dates for October-December will be announced at a later time.
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:
sannPOISTA MINUTeji@zazen.fi