Surrender & Restore Retreat APRIL 3 – 7, 2026 A restorative retreat calling those who rarely pause to slow down and look inwards. Across five days, you ’ll practice gentle yoga, zazen and reflective group sessions, surrounded by sounds, smells and sights of nature. This retreat is not about “doing” more, but about softening into stillness, resetting your nervous system, reconnecting with yourself and others. We hope this becomes your yearly antidote to stress, offering deep rest, connection and clarity on what truly matters to you. For further details and to register, please click here.   ‘Becoming Whole’ Retreat MAY…

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ZEN AND YOGA RETREATS IN SERIFOS 2026 ANANDA RETREAT, MARCH 25 – 31, 2026 SANTOSHA RETREAT, MAY 25 – 31, 2026 KARUNA RETREAT, OCTOBER 25 – 31, 2026 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 of people…

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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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