Sesshin

A 7-day sesshin will be held in Sanneji 30.11.-7.12.2024. 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 250€ for members and 360€ for non-members, and it is to be paid before the beginning of the sesshin.

Bank account details:

Helsinki Zen Center ry/Sanneji

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 Saturday afternoon. The price of the transport is included in the sesshin fee. If you wish to come by car the address is: Sannäsintie 418, 10300 Raasepori.

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 one or two days in advance 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 19th of November.

Application form

The sesshin schedule can be found here

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