{"id":8858,"date":"2026-01-26T14:28:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zencenterathens.com\/?p=8858"},"modified":"2026-08-25T20:33:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T17:33:35","slug":"saikenji-athens-sesshin-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zencenterathens.com\/en\/saikenji-athens-sesshin-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SAIKENJI ATHENS SESSHIN, OCTOBER 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t \n\t
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KOTEN ROSHI SESSHIN<\/b><\/p>\n

SAIKENJI ATHENS<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 – 5 OCTOBER 2026<\/p>\n

We are pleased to announce the sesshin with Koten Roshi, which will take place at\u00a0Saikenji\u00a0<\/strong>in\u00a0Athens\u00a0<\/strong>from\u00a0Thursday, October\u00a01\u00a0to Monday\u00a0October 5, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The sesshin is done in\u00a0silence, without cell phones, laptops, books, etc.<\/strong>\u00a0During 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Prior to the\u00a0sesshin, all participants will receive a reminder email with all necessary practical information.<\/p>\n

We would like to point out that\u00a0sesshin is an intensive form of group zazen practice and is therefore\u00a0not recommended for beginners<\/strong>, but rather for practitioners with prior experience who wish to deepen their practice.<\/p>\n

PARTICIPATION COST<\/strong><\/p>\n

The contribution for the sesshin is\u00a0350 \u20ac<\/strong>\u00a0and covers accommodation, meals on all days. Please note that sesshin begin at\u00a04:20 a.m.<\/strong>, therefore arrival is required on the\u00a0previous day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For registrations, further information, or clarifications, please contact us at:
\ninfo@zencenterathens.gr<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

DAILY SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n

04:00 Wake up Bell<\/p>\n

04:30-05:00 Zazen<\/p>\n

05:00-05:05 Kinhin<\/p>\n

05:20-05:55 Zazen<\/p>\n

05:55 Takkesa no ge (Robe Verse)<\/p>\n

Choka (Morning Service)<\/p>\n

Sanpai (Three Prostrations)<\/p>\n

Hannya shingyo (Heart Sutra)<\/p>\n

Shari raimon<\/p>\n

Fueko<\/p>\n

Ryaku Sambo<\/p>\n

Shigu seigan mon x3<\/p>\n

Sanpai<\/p>\n

06:30 Shuku (\u03a0\u03c1\u03c9\u03b9\u03bd\u03cc)<\/p>\n

Gokan no ge<\/p>\n

Sho Sekai Bon no ge<\/p>\n

Free Sitting 1:20h<\/p>\n

08:00-08:45 Samu<\/p>\n

or<\/p>\n

08:20-09:00 Zazen \u2013 Docusan<\/p>\n

09:00-09:05 Kinhin<\/p>\n

09:20-10:00 Zazen<\/p>\n

10:00-10:05 Kinhin<\/p>\n

10:20-11:00 Zazen<\/p>\n

11:00 Lunch :<\/p>\n

Gokan no ge<\/p>\n

Sho Sekai Bon no ge<\/p>\n

free Sitting 1:20h<\/p>\n

13:20-14:00 Zazen<\/p>\n

14:20-15:00 Teisho \u2013 Keikyo ge<\/p>\n

15:20-16:00 Zazen<\/p>\n

16:00 Banka (Evening Service)<\/p>\n

Daihi shu (Great Compassion Dharani)<\/p>\n

Shari raimon<\/p>\n

Fueko<\/p>\n

Ryaku Sambo<\/p>\n

16:15 Dinner<\/p>\n

Free Sitting 1:20h<\/p>\n

18:20-19:00 Zazen \u2013 Docusan<\/p>\n

19:00-19:05 Kinhin<\/p>\n

19:20-20:00 Zazen<\/p>\n

20:00-20:05 Kinhin<\/p>\n

20:20-20:55 Zazen<\/p>\n

20:55 Prostrations :<\/p>\n

Shigu seigan mon x3<\/p>\n

Sanpai<\/p>\n

21:30 Lights Out<\/p>\n

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