UPCOMING EVENTS
#February 21–28, Ango Closing Sesshin
#March 21–22, Rakusu Sewing Sesshin
#April 3–5, Bodhidharma Weekend Sesshin
#April 11–16, *Gyōji Week
*Gyōji Weeks are open to regular Zen River members who wish to join the daily schedule outside of sesshin, as well as to newcomers.
Calendar of Events at Zen River Temple 2026
| WINTER ANGO 2025–26 | November 22–February 28 |
| November 22–29 | Winter Rohatsu Sesshin |
| December 13–18 | Gyōji Week |
| December 17 | Tutti Cantano choir performance |
| December 27–January 1, 2026 | New Years Sesshin Part 1 |
| January 3–8 | New Years Sesshin Part 2 |
| January 24–29 | Gyōji Week |
| February 6–8 | Young Minds Seminar |
| February 21–28 | Ango Closing Sesshin |
| SPRING INTERIM 2026 | MARCH 14–MAY 23 |
| March 21–22 | Rakusu Sewing Sesshin |
| April 3–5 (was 03/27-29) | Bodhidharma Weekend Sesshin |
| April 11–16 | Gyōji Week |
| April 25–30 | Sakura Spring Sesshin |
| SUMMER ANGO 2026 | MAY 23–AUGUST 22 |
| May 23–28 | Falling Flowers Sesshin |
| June 6–11 | Gyōji Week |
| June 19–21 | June Weekend Sesshin |
| June 26–29 | Closed for White Plum Meeting |
| July 11–16 | Young Minds Seminar |
| JULY 25–AUGUST 22 | SUMMER MONTH-LONG (4 weeks) |
| July 25–30 | Sesshin week 1 (5-day) |
| August 1–6 | Sesshin week 2 (5-day) |
| August 8–13 | Sesshin week 3 (5-day) |
| August 15–22 | Sesshin week 4 (7-day) |
| August 22 11:00 | Shuso Hossenshiki Ceremony |
No scheduled activities December 24 – 26
More information on this page
Zen River Online Membership Schedule
Everyone in our international community is welcome to join Zen River’s online program. But we ask new-comers, especially those who live in the Netherlands, to first attend some of our daily schedule in person—preferably during a *Gyōji week which also serves as an introductory course for the various elements of training we engage in. The online program is meant to support participants practicing at home what they have learned at Zen River, and is not seen as an independent approach in itself.
Online membership offers virtual participation in zazen, services, and study classes. A special Right Speech class is set up exclusively for online members. Online dokusan (private interview with Tenkei Roshi) can be arranged by appointment. All Dharma talks are recorded, so those members who are unable to join in real time can watch them later on the dedicated Zen River YouTube channel. The online membership schedule below shows when these activities occur.
*Gyōji Weeks are open to regular Zen River members who wish to join the daily schedule outside of sesshin, as well as to newcomers.
| WEEKLY EVENTS | |
| Saturday 16:30 – 17:15 | Right Speech Class |
| Sunday 11:30 – 12:50 | Study Class |
| Sunday 19:30 – 21:05 | Service and Zoom Zazen |
| Monday 20:10 – 21:05 | River of Zen Class – periodically |
| Tuesday 19:30 – 21:15 | Zoom Zazen |
Everyone is welcome to join our online membership (€25 per month), which offers access to zazen, services, and two study classes.
A special Right Speech Class and online dokusan (private interview with Tenkei Roshi, by appointment) are also included.
All Dharma talks are recorded and can be viewed anytime on the Zen River YouTube channel.
Links, study materials, and dokusan arrangements are shared through the Online Membership WhatsApp group.
For more information or to register, please contact the office.
Zen Boat Calendar
Visit the Zen Boat webpage for the full calendar of events arranged by the Zen Boat in Groningen.