Sesshins
Weeklong Retreats
Scheduled Sesshins
What is a sesshin?
The term sesshin, which is commonly used in Zen for retreats lasting several days, comes from the Japanese. It literally means ”gathering the heart-mind”. Based on the tradition in Japanese monasteries, it is a five to seven-day intensive period of practice that we spend together in one place and in silence. A sesshin day includes several periods of meditation, working meditation (samu ), a Dharma exposition (teisho ), individual talks (daisan /dokusan ) and meals together.
Upcoming Sesshins
Spring Sesshin 2027
April 17 - April 24, 2027
Start
April 17, 2027 at 06:30 pm
End
April 24, 2027 at 11:00 am
Prices
Members: 450,- €
Please bring
Comfortable dark clothing, slippers, sleeping bag (please, no bed linen, there are not enough blankets and pillows!), towel and oropax.
Conditions of Participation
Registration for an event is considered binding once the participation fee has been transferred to GenjoAn’s account. If a registration is withdrawn up to four weeks before the start of the sesshin, an amount of € 50 will be charged. If the registration is canceled up to one week before the start of the sesshin, half of the participation fee will be due. If participation is canceled less than a week before the start of the sesshin, the full participation fee must be paid.
Accomodation
The participation fee includes food and accommodation.
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Fall Sesshin 2027
September 25 - October 02, 2027
Start
September 25, 2027 at 06:30 pm
Attention!
Date changed. Start Sat, Sept. 19 instead of Fri, Sept. 18.
End
October 02, 2027 at 11:00 am
Prices
Members: 450,- €
Please bring
Comfortable dark clothing, slippers, sleeping bag (please, no bed linen, there are not enough blankets and pillows!), towel and oropax.
Conditions of Participation
Registration for an event is considered binding once the participation fee has been transferred to GenjoAn’s account. If a registration is withdrawn up to four weeks before the start of the sesshin, an amount of € 50 will be charged. If the registration is canceled up to one week before the start of the sesshin, half of the participation fee will be due. If participation is canceled less than a week before the start of the sesshin, the full participation fee must be paid.
Accomodation
The participation fee includes food and accommodation.
Signup
