“BECOMING WHOLE” ZEN AND MENTAL HEALTH RETREAT 17 – 22 MAY 2025, KAISANJI SERIFOS “Becoming Whole” invites you to explore, accept and embrace different parts of yourself with compassion and non-attachment. At the heart of our Zen and Mental Health Retreat is the commitment to holistic healing. We believe that growth and wellness emerge from understanding the interplay of mind, body and ‘spirit’ – elements essential in fulfilling a purposeful life. In today’s fast-paced world, the constant overload of stimuli often leads to a profound sense of disconnection—from ourselves, others, and the world around us. This relentless pace makes it…

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  Dear members of Zen Center Athens, from November 1 to 7 we will have the pleasure of hosting Bernd Bender from Akazienzendo Berlin at Kaisanji. Below is an excerpt from the teacher’s website as well as a link to visit it if you would like to get more information and apply for registration. Respectfully, Zen Center Athens   “Nestled on a mountainside of Serifos island in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Kaisanji, the “temple between mountains and the sea”, offers a singular opportunity to take your own place. Being present in the here and now lies at the…

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YOGA AND ZEN RETREATS IN SERIFOS 2025 ANANDA RETREAT, 25 – 31 MARCH 2025 SANTOSHA RETREAT, 25 – 31 MAY 2025 KARUNA RETREAT, 25 – 31 OCTOBER 2025 THE LAND One of man’s greatest needs is to be in contact with Nature. In a natural environment and away from the frantic pace of the city, we can experience deep transformation and reconnection with our true Self. The Yoga & Zen Retreats take place in Kaisanji, in the Kalo Ampeli area, in the southern part of the island, which remains unspoilt by mass tourism and large hotel developments. THE VISION A…

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