About us
Welcome to 🪷🧘Finland Meditation Retreat (FMR) — a vibrant and inclusive community of practice dedicated to cultivating mindfulness and well-being. We bring together people who are curious about meditation, inner growth, and Dharma teachings inspired by Buddhist roots — whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.
Our community shares and promotes meditation retreats, Dharma talks, Buddhist ceremonies, and cultural events organized by monasteries and pagodas across Finland. Events may include silent meditation retreats (2–7 days), mindfulness workshops, Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations, Phật Đản (Buddha’s Birthday / Vesak), Vu Lan (Ullambana) ceremonies, and other Buddhist festivals and community gatherings. Many events include accommodation and vegetarian meals, offering a supportive environment for deep practice, personal transformation, and meaningful community connection.
Teachings may be offered in English or Vietnamese, with language details clearly announced before each event. Registration links are provided directly to the organizing temple, monastery, or retreat center.
We are a welcoming community open to all backgrounds — focused on mindfulness practice, compassionate awareness, and sustainable well-being. Immerse yourself in relaxation and self-discovery as we explore different techniques and teachings to cultivate inner peace and calm.
♥️ Let's come together and join us to pause, reflect, and grow together 🧘🏼🧘🏿♂️🧘♀️
Upcoming events
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Lien Tam Monastery Turku 🌸 Spring Celebration – Year of the Horse 2026 🌸
Liên Tâm Monastery, Moisiontie 225, 20400 Turku, Turku, FI## 🌸 Spring Celebration – Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse) 🌸
### Finland Meditation Retreat (FMR)
📍 More information from the organizer page: https://www.facebook.com/lientamluostari
As the Lunar New Year arrives, we warmly invite you to join Finland Meditation Retreat (FMR) in celebrating the Year of the Horse 2026 with mindfulness, joy, and community spirit.
In Vietnamese culture, Tết (Lunar New Year) is not only a festive holiday, but also a sacred time for reflection, gratitude, and setting wholesome intentions for the year ahead. At Tu Viện Liên Tâm in Turku, we will welcome the new spring season through meditation, chanting, traditional ceremonies, and cultural activities.
The Year of the Horse symbolizes strength, vitality, courage, and forward movement. Together, we begin the new year with clarity of mind, compassion in the heart, and renewed energy for our path of practice.
### 🌿 What This Celebration Includes
- Guided meditation sessions
- Traditional Buddhist chanting and New Year blessings
- Midnight New Year welcoming ceremony
- Lion dance and cultural performances
- Vegetarian festive meals
- Community gathering and joyful activities
Whether you are experienced in meditation or completely new, Vietnamese or international, Buddhist or simply curious — you are warmly welcome. This event is open to all who wish to start the new year with peace and positive intention.
Let us gather in mindfulness, celebrate cultural diversity, and plant seeds of happiness for 2026.
🌸 May the Year of the Horse bring you strength, wisdom, health, and inner peace. 🌸
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