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Meditation Retreats in Minnesota

Minnesota is home to 5 Zen centers offering 9 upcoming retreats. Practice at Hokyoji Zen Practice Community in Eitzen, Clouds in Water Zen Center in St Paul, Dharma Dance Sangha in Minneapolis, Minnesota Zen Meditation Center/Ganshoji in Minneapolis, and Mountains and Waters Zen Group in Faribault.

Find 7 extended, 2 weekend — from beginner-friendly introductions to intensive sesshin.

July

2026 01 retreat

Thursday – Saturday · 10 days

Jul 23 – Aug 01

Private Zen Retreat

Hokyoji Zen Practice Community / Eitzen, MN, USA

Zen · residential · private

August

2026 02 retreats

Saturday – Saturday · 8 days

08–15

Jewel Mirror Sesshin

Hokyoji Zen Practice Community / Eitzen, MN, USA

sesshin · residential · silent

Monday – Sunday · 7 days

Aug 31 – Sep 06

Compassionate Ocean Sesshin

Hokyoji Zen Practice Community / Eitzen, MN, USA

sesshin · silent · residential

September

2026 01 retreat

Tuesday – Sunday · 6 days

15–20

MZMC Retreat

Hokyoji Zen Practice Community / Eitzen, MN, USA

residential · sesshin

October

2026 03 retreats

Tuesday – Sunday · 6 days

20–25

Just Sitting Retreat - Fall

Hokyoji Zen Practice Community / Eitzen, MN, USA

residential · silent

November

2026 02 retreats

Monday – Sunday · 7 days

Nov 30 – Dec 06

Rohatsu Sesshin 2026

Hokyoji Zen Practice Community / Eitzen, MN, USA

sesshin · silent · residential