Dear Sangha of Zen Center Athens, we would like to inform you that the Center ’s classes and practices will resume according to our regular schedule from Wednesday, January 7th. A gentle reminder: please always check the updated schedule before coming to the Center for practice. We wish you a Happy New Year.
Dear members and practitioners, We would like to inform you that the sittings that were scheduled for the holiday season have been canceled due to technical problems at the construction site. Please check the Schedule and News section regularly for further updates. We thank you for your understanding and wish you a Merry Christmas. With respect, Zen Center Athens
In the spirit of the season, we invite you to our Christmas gathering at Zen Center Athens, an evening moving between stillness and joy, mindfulness and ease, connection and gentle celebration. This year ’s program will include: Zazen Kirtan, with mantras and heartfelt collective singing Symbolic gift exchange: In the spirit of giving, please bring an item of your own that you no longer use, something that can find a new life in someone else ’s home — a gift with a story, not a purchase. Date: Saturday 20 December, 2025 Time: 18:00 – 20:00 Please note:For the evening of the gathering, the entrance…
Dear practitioners, The next Introduction to Zen will take place on Tuesday, December 9, at 19:30. During the introduction, the teacher will refer to the genealogy, philosophy and how the practice is conducted. Afterwards, you can participate in the 40-minute sitting that follows, and after that, there will be time for questions and discussion. Please note that you must arrive at the Center by 19:20. Also, your clothing should be comfortable and preferably dark-coloured. It is advised to inform us of your participation by emailing us at: [email protected] With Respect, Zen Center Athens
Dear practitioners, we would like to inform you that the Center will be closed during the week of November 17 – 21, as maintenance work will be carried out in the practice area. Thank you for understanding.
Dear Zen Center Athens Sangha, The next Zen Day will take place on Sunday, December 14, from 10:00 to 18:00, at Saikenji Athens. The program includes six zazen periods with Kinhin (meditative walking), in between, and lunchtime. We would like to remind you that Zen day is a form of intensive practice, and you must have experience to participate. During Zen Day, there will be no Dharma Talk by the Teacher. (On the Audiovisual Material page, you can watch the previous dharma talks.) Regarding your participation Please arrive at the Zen Center strictly between 9:50 and 10:10. After zazen starts and once the door…
Dear practitioners, The next Introduction to Zen will take place on Tuesday, November 4, at 19:30. During the introduction, the teacher will refer to the genealogy, philosophy and how the practice is conducted. Afterwards, you can participate in the 40-minute sitting that follows, and after that, there will be time for questions and discussion. Please note that you must arrive at the Center by 19:20. Also, your clothing should be comfortable and preferably dark-coloured. It is advised to inform us of your participation by emailing us at: [email protected] With Respect, Zen Center Athens
Dear Zen Center Athens Sangha, The next Zen Day will take place on Sunday, 19 October, from 10:00 to 18:00, at Saikenji Athens. The program includes six zazen periods with Kinhin (meditative walking), in between, and lunchtime. We would like to remind you that Zen day is a form of intensive practice, and you must have experience to participate. During Zen Day, there will be no Dharma Talk by the Teacher due to increased workload at Saikenji. The next Dharma Talk will be given on Zen Day in December. (On the Audiovisual Material page, you can watch the previous dharma talks.) Regarding your participation Please arrive at the…
Dear Zen Center Athens Sangha, The next Zen Day will take place on Sunday, 27 of July, from 10:00 to 18:00, at Saikenji Athens. The program includes six zazen periods with Kinhin (meditative walking), in between, and lunchtime. We would like to remind you that Zen day is a form of intensive practice and you must have experience to participate. From 12:00 to 13:00, we will have the opportunity to connect with and listen to Koten Roshi’s Dharma talk, right after which there will be enough time for questions. Please note that the platform room will only be open during…
Dear Zen Center Athens Sangha, The next Zen Day will take place on Sunday, 16th of February, from 10:00 to 18:00, at Saikenji Athens. The program includes six zazen periods with Kinhin (meditative walking), in between, and lunchtime. We would like to remind you that Zen day is a form of intensive practice and you must have experience to participate. From 11:00 to 12:00 we will have the opportunity to connect with and listen to Koten Roshi’s Dharma talk, right after which there will be enough time for questions. Please, arrive at the Zen Center strictly between 9:50 and 10:10.…
