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 2026
March 20 - March 27, 2026
Start
March 20, 2026 at 06:30 pm
End
March 27, 2026 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 If a registration is withdrawn up to four weeks before the start of the sesshin, an amount of € 50 will be charged.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
Accommodation in the event hall is possible for participants who register early enough. In this case, the participation fee includes food and accommodation. Participants are responsible for accommodation in nearby holiday apartments (we can provide a list of contact addresses if desired). In this case there is a reduction of the Sesshin fee by 5 € per night.
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Summer Sesshin 2026
June 26 - July 03, 2026
Start
June 26, 2026 at 06:30 pm
End
July 03, 2026 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 If a registration is withdrawn up to four weeks before the start of the sesshin, an amount of € 50 will be charged.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
Accommodation in the event hall is possible for participants who register early enough. In this case, the participation fee includes food and accommodation. Participants are responsible for accommodation in nearby holiday apartments (we can provide a list of contact addresses if desired). In this case there is a reduction of the Sesshin fee by 5 € per night.
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Fall Sesshin 2026
September 18 - September 25, 2026
Start
September 18, 2026 at 06:30 pm
End
September 25, 2026 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
Accommodation in the event hall is possible for participants who register early enough. In this case, the participation fee includes food and accommodation. Participants are responsible for accommodation in nearby holiday apartments (we can provide a list of contact addresses if desired). In this case there is a reduction of the Sesshin fee by 5 € per night.
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