Address
Zen River
Oldörpsterweg 1
9981 NL Uithuizen
Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)595 - 435039
Email: zenriver@zenrivertemple.org
- Rek.nr. 9233632 (ING bank)
- t.n.v. 'Zen River'
- International transfers:
- Account Name: Zen River
- Account Number: 587056177
- IBAN: NL39 ABNA 0587056177
- BIC/SWIFT: ABNA NL2A
- Branch address: ABN AMRO Bank, Blink 2, 9981 AJ Uithuizen, Netherlands
Directions
By train from Schiphol: It's an easy connection. Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (AMS) has a railway station inside. Buy a train ticket to Uithuizen at the blue ticket machines or at the desk; the latter has the advantage of providing you with a printed itinerary. First go to Groningen, and then on to Uithuizen. Trains go every half hour and travel time is 3½ hours in total. Your train to Groningen will be divided at some point, so make sure to be in the right part of the train. From Uithuizen train station it is a 15 minute walk to Zen River. Click on the picture below for a printable map. If the weather is really bad or if you carry heavy luggage, just give us a call and we will pick you up.
By car: Drive up to Groningen; on the Ring road around the city follow 'Eemshaven'; on the N46 ('Eemshavenweg') after 20 minutes take the exit 'Uithuizen'. In the village at the first crossroads turn left ('Cohenstraat' - 'Kennedylaan'); after 700 meters, at the crossroads turn left ('Maarweg'), and take the first road to the right ('Oldörpsterweg'). You will find the Zen River parking lot on the left side of the road after passing the new housing development. Click on the picture below for a printable map.
Arrival and Departure Times
In order to create a strong group atmosphere for all participants, please arrive at the start of sesshin and leave at the scheduled departure time.
7 DAY or 5 DAY SESSHIN : Arrive by 13:00 for lunch and orientation for newcomers. 15:30 General meeting. Depart after 10:00 coffee & tea, unless announced otherwise.
PART TIME: Those who attend part time only, please register for the first part of sesshin.
WEEKEND SESSHIN: Arrive Friday evening. Supper 18:00. Meeting & orientation for newcomers 19:00. General meeting 20:30. Depart Sunday evening 18:30.
ZAZENKAI Arrive between 9:30 and 10:00 on Saturday. Depart 17:45 or arrange to stay overnight through Sunday Lunch; Those travelling from afar are welcome to arrive on Friday evening and depart Sunday.
What to Bring
- A pair of indoor slippers and outdoor shoes (Slip-ons are most handy)
- Fleece sweater, or some other warm clothing
- Warm dark-colored loose clothing for in the zendo, (meditation hall)
- Alarm Clock
- Towel
- Bedding is provided, but you can bring your own if you wish
- Rough clothing for garden/cleaning work
- Hot water bottle in winter (suggestion! Also good to relieve knee pain during sesshin)
Guidelines
- Follow the schedule and be on time for all activities
- Be considerate of others while talking & maintain silence when requested
- Participate in all samu and cleaning jobs
- Leave no traces either in communal areas or personal space
- Show respect to those senior and consideration to those junior in training
- To not be intoxicated by alcohol or by any other substance
- Appreciate all utilities as precious commodities and treat them as such
- To not draw unnecessary attention to one self
- Respect the training methods used at this temple
- Notify the jisha/attendant or one of the monitors for any unexpected absence from the schedule
Contributions
| Regular Schedule: | First day | €40,00 |
|---|---|---|
| Following days, p/day | €32,50 | |
| Week | €200,00 | |
| Month | €700,00 | |
| Sesshin: | Weekend sesshin | €130,00 |
| 5 day sesshin | €245,00 | |
| 7 day sesshin | €345,00 | |
| Summer monthlong sesshin | €800,00 | |
| Family week: | first adult | €260,00 |
| second adult | €135,00 | |
| child | €65,00 | |
| Events: | Zazenkai | €75,00 |
| Simonszand outdoor retreat | €50,00 | |
| Residential training: | first 3 months, p/month | €700,00 |
| 3 - 6 months, p/month | €650,00 | |
| after 6 months, p/month | €570,00 | |
| Residential includes training, room, board & lodging. | ||
| New residents are reviewed at the end of the third, sixth & twelfth month. | ||
| Evening program: | Introduction | €12,50 |
| Weekly membership | €12,50 | |
| Monthly membership | €45,00 | |
| Sunday public service and zazen | free | |
| Weekly/monthly membership includes River of Zen Class, | ||
| Study classes, periodical zazen, teisho & dokusan | ||
| As all Contributions towards training (as well as donations) are tax deductible, please contact Zen River for a receipt. | ||