Sesshin

A 5-day sesshin will be held in Sanneji 3.-8.2.2026. 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 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 – for example on Tuesday morning or even on an earlier day – 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 20th of January.

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