iki zen
Upcoming events
Iki Zen ry organizes weekly zazen, introductions and zazenkai at the Meditation Cellar in Kruununhaka, Helsinki, as well as other events at the Jollas Eco Atelier. We also hold retreats and sesshins e.g. at Lammi Retreat Center.
We are currently looking for new premises for our own meditation center. Our previous center, Ikian Zen Hermitage, was located in Kalkkiranta, Sipoo.
Map links to our locations Contactpage.
IKI ZEN CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2026
We organize zazen at Meditation Cellar on Sundays from 10 am to 12 pm and -starting from September- also on Wednesdays from 6 pm to 8 pm. For new visitors: introduction to Zen practice will be organized on August 29th. From September onwards, there will be introductions the last Wednesday of every month. More events below.
OCT 8th-12th SESSHIN AT LAMMI RETREAT CENTER
A four-day intensive Zen retreat. Requires previous experience of zazen. More information about sesshin. Hinta: jäsenet 180€, ei-jäsenet 225€. Täytä retriittihakemus viimeistään 30.9.: CLICK HERE
Address: Lammi Retreat Center, Kataloistentie 683, Hämeenlinna.
OCT 25th ZAZENKAI AT MEDITATION CELLAR, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
One-day sitting in silence. Includes zazen, teaching talk, chanting and the opportunity for dokusan, i.e. personal guidance with Genpo Pluta Sensei. The day ends with a teatime. Bring your own lunch. Price: free for members, others 30€. Register at latest the day before:contact@ikian.fi or +358405245749.
OCT 28th INTRODUCTION TO ZEN PRACTICE AT MEDITATION CELLAR, GUIDED BY GENPO SENSEI
6-8:30 pm. Welcome to learn about Zen practice from an experienced teacher. Program: Initial warm-up. Guidance on zazen: sitting posture and meditation practice. Walking meditation. Time for tea and conversation.
Price 30€ (Students and unemployed 20€). Registration: contact@ikian.fi or +358405245749.
NOV 1st ALL SAINTS DAY CEREMONY AT MEDITATION CELLAR
In connection to morning zazen, at 10am-12pm.
NOV 13th-15th WEEKEND RETREAT AT LAMMI RETREAT CENTER
Short sesshin-style retreat led by Genpo Sensei. More about retreats Price: members 110€, non-members 140€. Fill out the retreat application no later than 5.11.: CLICK HERE.
Address: Lammi Retreat Center, Kataloistentie 683, Hämeenlinna.
NOV 22nd ZAZENKAI AT MEDITATION CELLAR, 10 AM–4:30 PM
One-day sitting in silence. Includes zazen, teaching talk, chanting and the opportunity for dokusan, i.e. personal guidance with Genpo Pluta Sensei. The day ends with a teatime. Bring your own lunch. Price: free for members, others 30€. Register at latest the day before: contact@ikian.fi or +358405245749.
25.11. NOV 25th INTRODUCTION TO ZEN PRACTICE AT MEDITATION CELLAR, GUIDED BY GENPO SENSEI
6-8:30 pm. Welcome to learn about Zen practice from an experienced teacher. Program: Initial warm-up. Guidance on zazen: sitting posture and meditation practice. Walking meditation. Time for tea and conversation.
Price 30€ (Students and unemployed 20€). Registration: contact@ikian.fi or +358405245749.
DEC 4th-10th SESSHIN WITH GENPO SENSEI IN POLAND
Kuuden päivän sesshin Drophan Ling-temppelissä, Etelä-Puolan vuorilla. Soyo Kaze-yhdistys järjestää. Kysy lisää, jos olet kiinnostunut! Tiedustelut: soyokazezen@gmail.com
DEC 19th TOYA PARTY AT ECO ATELIER
1-4 p.m. We celebrate the darkest time of winter according to Japanese temple tradition. We gather to enjoy singing, good company and food. The event is free. You can bring something to eat or drink for the potluck. Register: contact@ikian.fi or +358405245749 no later than 15.12. contact@ikian.fi tai +358405245749 viimeistään 15.12.
DEC 27th-28th CITY RETREAT AT MEDITATION CELLAR
Time: 27th 10am-5pm, 28th 9am-4pm.
Free for members, non-members 30€/one day or 45€ both days. Bring your own lunch. Register: contact@ikian.fi or +358405245749 no later than December 25th.
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FEB 19th-24th SESSHIN AT LAMMI RETREAT CENTER
An intensive five-day Zen retreat led by Genpo Sensei. Prior experience with zazen is required. More information about sesshin. Further details and the application form will be published soon.
Membership fee is €120 /year. Membership entitles you to 20% discount on event prices. If you are a student or otherwise on a limited budget, we can also discuss other event-specific discounts.