Zen Boat | Groningen

 

The Zen Boat is one of the outreach activities of Zen River Temple. Simon Senko de Boer, Helma Jifu Vulink, Robert Doin van de Roer, and Ingrid Ranka de Hullu – dharma successors of Tenkei Roshi – provide a daily programme of meditation and study classes that also run through the summer months. A weekend City Sesshin (retreat) is held once a month. Situated on a houseboat, the zendo (meditation room) is within walking distance of Groningen train station. Classes are held in an informal setting, and the program is based on Four Elements of Training: 1) Zazen, a form of sitting meditation that makes it possible to experience our deepest being and to gain clarity about our function in this life. 2) Zen Ritual, active forms of group meditation that help us develop a mutual connection with others. 3) Study, research of Buddhist scriptures throughout the ages that support the practice of Zen. 4) Bodhisattva Activity, training in living a life of wisdom and compassion based on well-tested Buddhist guidelines. For more detailed information on the Four Elements, please click here.

The Zen Boat is open to anyone interested in Zen practice. Full instruction is given to all newcomers. Questions related to practice can be asked within the group, or individually by appointment with one of the teachers.

Calendar of Events

 

April 18–June 6, 17:00–18:15 Zen Boat Intro Course in 6 parts.
May 12–13 Zen Boat City Sesshin, led by Jifu Sensei
June 2–3 Zen Boat City Sesshin, led by Senko Sensei
July 7–8 Zen Boat City Sesshin, led by Jifu Sensei

Programme

  • Monday 7:00-8:00 zazen 19:30-21:00 zazen + daisan
  • Tuesday 7:00-8:00 zazen 19:30-21:00 zazen + daisan
  • Wednesday 7:00-8:00 zazen; 17:00-18:15 series of introductory classes
  • Thursday 7:00-8:00 zazen 19:30-21:00 zazen + study class
  • Sunday 9:30-10:30 zazen
  • City Sesshins monthly

Introduction: Please call or email to make an appointment for a first meeting before the introductory class.

Language: Classes are held in English and Dutch. Contributions for membership includes all classes and private interviews upon request.

 

Location: Houseboat ” De Grote Gele Kwik”
Winschoterdiep 1027
Groningen 9724 GT

Contact: Tel. +31-50-7503343, email: zenboat@zenrivertemple.org

 

Contributions

Contributions can be paid by bank transfer (see below) or in cash upon arrival.

Zen Boat Groningen
Monthly membership €40
Weekly membership €10
Sunday morning free
Introductory class (6x) €60
City sesshin (with accommodation) €70
City sesshin (without accommodation) €50
Weekend sesshins begin on Saturday 9:30 am and end Sunday 5:00 pm. 
  Weekly/monthly membership for the Zen Boat includes all zazen, classes & interviews

 

Payment Information

Bank Transfer

IBAN: NL33INGB0009233632
Acc. name: ‘Zen River’
Reference: ‘Zen Boat’