‘In Silence, In Relationship’ Zen, Yoga & Psychological Groupwork Retreat Kaisanji Monastery, Serifos Sat 17th– Wed 21st October 2026 PDF FILE About the retreat This five-day retreat, which is rooted in the traditional Zen practice, brings together zazen meditation, yoga and psychological groupwork as complementary elements of an integrated path of inner growth. The program is carefully structured to help you step away from the pace and distractions of everyday life, settle into the rhythm of the monastery and immerse yourself in practices that cultivate awareness, embodied presence and psychological flexibility. It includes early mornings, periods of silence, sustained meditation,…

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ZEN AND YOGA RETREATS IN SERIFOS 2026 – 2027 KARUNA RETREAT, OCTOBER 25 – 30, 2026 ANANDA RETREAT, MARCH 25 – 30, 2027 SANTOSHA RETREAT, MAY 25 – 30, 2027 THE LAND One of man’s greatest needs is to be in contact with Nature. In a natural environment and away from the frenetic pace of the city, we can experience deep transformation and reconnection with our true Self. The Zen & Yoga Retreats take place in Kaisanji, in the Kalo Ampeli area, on the beautiful (and protected from the northern winds)  southern part of the island. THE VISION A community…

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ZEN MEDITATION RETREAT IN SERIFOS 2026 KAISANJI SESSHINS, KALO AMPELI SERIFOS  1 – 5 MAY 2026, With the presence of Koten Roshi 1 – 5 OCTOBER 2026 Dear members of Zen Center Athens, We invite you to participate in the Kaisanji Sesshins of 2026. During the sesshin we follow the Hosshinji monastery’s program. The sesshin is done in silence, without cell phones, computers and books. Meals are done in the traditional monastic way using oryoki. Sesshin is a form of group intensive zazen practice and is therefore not recommended for beginner level practitioners but for those who are experienced and…

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