Each year, the Montréal Zen Association organizes four 2- or 2½ day sesshins (retreats) and a five day summer camp, led by a monk or nun from the dojo or from the International Zen Association. These intensive practice periods are usually held in the country, in a quiet and remote place.
Upcoming sesshins for 2012:
| Winter Sesshin : January 20, 21 and 22 , at the dojo, led by Lise Hei Rin Lambert |
| Spring Sesshin : March 23, 24 and 25 (place and godo to be confirmed) |
| Summer Camp: May 17 to 23, led by Raphaël Dôkô Triet (place to be confirmed) |
| Fall Sesshin Date to be confirmed (september or october) |
| Satori of Buddha Sesshin : December 7, 8 and 9, at the dojo, led by Michel Go Shin Ménard |