SAIKENJI ATHENS SESSHIN, MARCH 2026
SAIKENJI SESSHIN ATHENS
7- 11 MARCH 2026
We are pleased to inform you that the first sesshin of the year will take place at the new space of Zen Center Athens, Saikenji Athens, from Saturday 7 March to Wednesday 11 March.
Saikenji is the new practice space of the Center in Athens, and this sesshin marks the beginning of our intensive practices in this location.
During the sesshin we follow the schedule of Hosshinji Monastery.
Please note that the sesshin is conducted in silence, with no use of mobile phones, computers, books, etc. Meals are taken in the traditional monastic form using oryoki.
Sesshin is a form of collective intensive zazen practice and, for this reason, it is not recommended for beginners, but for practitioners who already have experience and wish to deepen their practice.
The participation fee is 250 euros and includes accommodation and meals for the five days of the sesshin.
We remain at your disposal for any further information or clarification.
With kind regards,
Zen Center Athens
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
