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Iki Zen ry<\/em> organizes weekly zazen sessions, introductions, and zazenkai at the Meditation Cellar<\/em> in Kruununhaka, Helsinki, as well as other events at the Eco Atelier<\/em> in Jollas.<\/p>\n

We are currently looking for new premises for our own meditation center. Our previous center, Ikian Zen Hermitage<\/em>, was located in Kalkkiranta, Sipoo.<\/p>\n

Map links to our locations Contact<\/a>page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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IKI ZEN CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2026<\/h1>\n

We organize zazen in the Meditation Cellar every Sunday, 10am-12pm. Autumn's Zazenkais, or full-day sittings, shall be announced closer to the date. Other events below.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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JUL 31st-AUG 5th AUGUST SESSHIN AT VILLA SELKOLA<\/strong><\/p>\n

A five-day intensive Zen retreat. Requires previous experience of zazen. More information about sesshin<\/a>Price: members \u20ac210, non-members \u20ac265. Please fill out the sesshin application no later than July 21st.: CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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29.8. INSTRUCTION ON ZEN PRACTICE IN THE MEDITATION CELLAR, GUIDED BY GENPO SENSEI<\/strong><\/p>\n

1-5 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. Break. 2x20min zazen. Time for tea and conversation.<\/p>\n

Price: \u20ac40. Register: contact@ikian.fi<\/a> or +358405245749.<\/p>\n

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SEPT 26th MOON VIEWING PARTY AT ECO-ATELIER 6-9 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

The moon-gazing party is a Japanese autumnal tradition where people admire the full moon. We will be organizing a moon-gazing party at Jollas' Eco Atelier. The stage is free for small-scale performances: you can e.g. play music, dance, recite poems... it is up to you. Tea and mooncakes will be served. You can also bring other food and drink if you wish.<\/p>\n

Address: Puuskakuja 21a. The event is open to everyone, but we kindly ask that you register by September 24th at: contact@ikian.fi<\/a> or +358405245749.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0OCT 9th-11th WEEKEND RETREAT AT LAMMI RETREAT CENTER<\/strong><\/p>\n

A short retreat that follows the daily program of a sesshin. More about retreats<\/a>. Price members 108\u20ac, non-members 135\u20ac. Fill out the retreat application no later than Sept 30th: (application will be published soon).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Address: Lammi retreat center, Kataloistentie 683, H\u00e4meenlinna.<\/p>\n

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NOV 1st ALL SAINTS DAY CEREMONY AT MEDITATION CELLAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

In connection to morning zazen, at 10am-12pm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Membership fee is \u20ac120 \/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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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