A Zen seminar with Bernd Bender November 9 – 10, 2024 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. BIOS, Pireos 84, Athens  One of the central teachings of Zen master Dogen is the “dropping of body and mind.” He also taught that “the entire world of the ten directions is the true human body. The entire world of the ten directions is within the radiant light of the self.” According to Dogen, we often confuse the body and mind we appear to have with the body and mind that we truly are. So, what is this body and mind that need to…

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Dear friends and practitioners of Zen Center Athens, We would like to inform you about the temporary address and program of the Center, which will be in effect from Monday, January 8. Zazen and Yoga will be held at DAN.C.CE, 76 Pireos Avenue, 3rd floor, Athens (opposite of the new Zen Center building.) ZAZEN Monday – Sunday morning: 8:20 – 9:05. Saturday & Sunday: 20:20 – 21:05. YOGA Tuesday: 17:15 – 18:15 yoga nidra & 18:30 – 20:00  yoga online only. Wednesday & Friday mornings: 9:30 – 11:00  in person & online. Saturday: 17:15 – 18:15 yoga nidra & 18:30 – 20:00 yoga in person & online. AIKIDO Aikido classes…

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ZEN CENTER SESSHIN 12 – 16 MAY 2023 The May sesshin will take place from 12 to 16/5 2023, at Zen Center Athens, in the presence of Koten Roshi and Doiku Sensei. During the sesshin we follow the Hosshinji Monastery program. We remind you that the sesshin takes place in silence, without cell phones, computers and books. Meals are done in the traditional monastic way using the oryoki. The participation fee is 300 euros and covers the 5 days of meals and a minimum contribution to Zen Center Athens. We kindly ask those who are interested in participating to reply…

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The winter sesshin takes place in Zen Center Athens, on an annual basis. During sesshins we follow the program of Hosshinji monastery. We remind you that sesshin is done in silence, without mobile phones, laptops, books, etc. and that the meals are taken in the traditional monastic way using the oryoki. Please note that sesshin is a form of intensive group zazen practice and is therefore not recommended for those in beginner’s level but for those who have some experience in zazen and want to deepen their practice. Daily program 04:00 Wake up Bell 04:30-05:00 Zazen 05:00-05:05 Kinhin 05:20-05:55 Zazen…

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