ריטריט "זן מסביב לשולחן" – בליטווניה (ליטא)
במרכז הזן – Zen Forest

Culinary Retreat with Avital Sebbag – Israel’s Star of Vegetarian & Vegan Cuisine!

Join us for a special four-day retreat (August 28–31) in the beautiful Zen Forest, where we’ll immerse ourselves in nature, enjoy wholesome food, and gain rare culinary insights. We are delighted to welcome back Avital Sebbag, a shining star of Israeli vegan cuisine, author of the bestselling book "Five Seasons in the Kitchen – Vegan Cooking in the Zen Spirit", certified specialist in Chinese medicine and naturopathy, and a mother of five sons 😊

Avital has been practicing Korean Zen Buddhism for over two decades. She is currently the Abbess and Senior Dharma Teacher at the Hasharon Zen Buddhist Center in Israel. Blending her deep culinary expertise with Zen teachings, she leads cooking and enrichment workshops at temples, Zen centers, and wherever she is invited to share her wisdom.

Avital teaches how to combine ingredients and create dishes that align with seasonal vegetation and the local harvest. She is a leading figure in healthy modern cuisine in Israel and a beloved author.

Learn more about Avital:
https://avitality.co.il/avital-sebbag/

During the retreat, Avital will be assisted by Edita Užaitė, who will share some of the most beloved Zen Forest recipes. For the first time, she will present her uniquely simple and delicious vegetarian dishes, which have already won the hearts of hundreds of visitors.

Throughout the retreat, we will not only learn how to prepare healthy and tasty vegan and vegetarian meals with ease, but also:

▫️Meditate
▫️Practice Chinese self-massage techniques
▫️Relax to the sounds of gongs, Buddhist chants, and mantras
▫️Enjoy the sauna and other spa pleasures

Retreat Schedule:
Starts: Thursday, August 28 at 6:00 PM
Ends: Sunday, August 31 at 2:00 PM
(You may also join from Friday, August 29 – the fee remains the same regardless of arrival day.)

Accommodation & Fees:
Rooms for 2–3 people, all with mosquito nets, air conditioning, and other amenities.

▫️Triple room: €350 per person
(€300 for members of the Kwan Um School of Lithuania who pay a monthly fee)
▫️Double room: €400 per person

Registration:
Secure your spot by transferring a €200 deposit.
Send your name and surname after registering to: [email protected]
The remaining balance is to be paid upon arrival.
The deposit is refundable only if another participant takes your place.

Bank details:
IBAN: LT417189900545724738
Bank: Šiaulių bankas
Recipient: Edita Užaitė
Payment purpose: AVITAL