We would like to inform you that on Sunday, March 7th our next online Zen Day  will take place through  ZOOM platform. This time we will have the special opportunityto connect and listen to Koten Roshi’s Dharma talk on the 6th chapter of Shobogenzo-zuimonki. The Roshi has noted to us that the participants are advised to read the chapter beforehand, for a clearer comprehension of  his lecture on the subject. Please note that the platform room will be open  only during the discussion.This time especially will be different from the standard one, due to our time connection to  the Roshi,…

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One of the main components of  spiritual practice is Abhyasa, or else continuous systematic practice. This applies to all students whether they are practicing in a weekly class or have established a consistent individual practice at home. During these times we are going through it is necessary as never before, to stay connected with the sangha and it is clear that this can be done through online courses when physical presence becomes impossible. So we invite you to participate in the weekly lessons either with your physical presence or online, aiming this year to put deeper roots in meditation and…

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Α main component of spiritual practice is Abhyasa, or else an uninterrupted systematic practice. This applies to all students whether they are practising in a weekly class or have established a consistent personal exercise at home. During these particular times, we are going through it is more than ever necessary to stay connected with the sangha and clearly, this can be done through online courses when physical attendance is not impossible. So we would like to invite you to participate in the weekly lessons either with your physical presence or online, aiming this year to put deeper the roots of…

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We would like to inform you that the next Zen Day will take place on Sunday, September 20 from 10: 00-18: 00. We will have 6 zazen periods with Kinhin (meditative walking) in between, and a discussion amongst  practitioners at 13.00 before the lunch break. Below is a link to download the Shobogenzo-zuimonki pdf. For this Sunday we will read chapters 5-16, 5-17, 5-18, 5-19. Please, come to the site strictly by 10:10. After Zazen starts, and once the door to Zendo is closed, you will not be able to enter. Lunch breaks take place at the Zen Center and…

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We would like to remind you that  classes and zazen practice at the Center will resume  tomorrow, Tuesday September 1st, 2020. Please check out the  changes of the classes schedule valid from this September and onwards at the Center. Finally, we would like to point out that Zen Center Athens provides safe practice  areas, where all protection and prevention measures are applied against Covid-19, according to the instructions of EODY. We wish you a good start and return to practice!

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We would like to inform you that from the 16th of June until the 30th of July, the regular zazen periods will take place every Tuesday and Thursday, 20.00-21.30, as well as the two Zen Days on June 21st & July 19th. Up to 15 people will be able to attend these meetings each time, as directed by the government plan and in relation to the  square footage of the Zen Center. In order to participate, you must send us an email for your attendance on the  same day of each session. For the Zen Days you can also send…

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We would like to inform you that the next Zen Day will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 10: 00-18: 00. In case of any instructions regarding COVID-19  we will inform you by Friday. We will have 6 zazen periods with Kinhin (meditative walking) in between, and a discussion amongst  practitioners at 13.00 before the lunch break. Below is a link to download the Shobogenzo-zuimonki pdf. For this Sunday we will read chapters 5-13, 5-14, 5-15. Please, come to the site strictly by 10:10. After Zazen starts, and once the door to Zendo is closed, you will not…

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