SAIKENJI ATHENS SESSHIN, OCTOBER 2026
KOTEN ROSHI SESSHIN
SAIKENJI ATHENS
1 – 5 OCTOBER 2026
We are pleased to announce the sesshin with Koten Roshi, which will take place at Saikenji in Athens from Thursday, October 1 to Monday October 5, 2026.
The sesshin is done in silence, without cell phones, laptops, books, etc. During the practice, we follow the daily schedule of Hosshinji Monastery which is attached below. Also, meals are done in the traditional monastic way using oryoki.
Priority for participation is given to monks, Bodhisattvas, and then places are allocated according to the order of registration. In the event that all available places are filled, a waiting list will be maintained, and participants will be informed accordingly should any cancellations arise.
Prior to the sesshin, all participants will receive a reminder email with all necessary practical information.
We would like to point out that sesshin is an intensive form of group zazen practice and is therefore not recommended for beginners, but rather for practitioners with prior experience who wish to deepen their practice.
PARTICIPATION COST
The contribution for the sesshin is 350 € and covers accommodation, meals on all days. Please note that sesshin begin at 4:20 a.m., therefore arrival is required on the previous day.
For registrations, further information, or clarifications, please contact us at:
[email protected]
DAILY SCHEDULE
04:00 Wake up Bell
04:30-05:00 Zazen
05:00-05:05 Kinhin
05:20-05:55 Zazen
05:55 Takkesa no ge (Robe Verse)
Choka (Morning Service)
Sanpai (Three Prostrations)
Hannya shingyo (Heart Sutra)
Shari raimon
Fueko
Ryaku Sambo
Shigu seigan mon x3
Sanpai
06:30 Shuku (Πρωινό)
Gokan no ge
Sho Sekai Bon no ge
Free Sitting 1:20h
08:00-08:45 Samu
or
08:20-09:00 Zazen – Docusan
09:00-09:05 Kinhin
09:20-10:00 Zazen
10:00-10:05 Kinhin
10:20-11:00 Zazen
11:00 Lunch :
Gokan no ge
Sho Sekai Bon no ge
free Sitting 1:20h
13:20-14:00 Zazen
14:20-15:00 Teisho – Keikyo ge
15:20-16:00 Zazen
16:00 Banka (Evening Service)
Daihi shu (Great Compassion Dharani)
Shari raimon
Fueko
Ryaku Sambo
16:15 Dinner
Free Sitting 1:20h
18:20-19:00 Zazen – Docusan
19:00-19:05 Kinhin
19:20-20:00 Zazen
20:00-20:05 Kinhin
20:20-20:55 Zazen
20:55 Prostrations :
Shigu seigan mon x3
Sanpai
21:30 Lights Out
