Registration
To register, please send an email to office@zenrivertemple.org
Address:
Zen River
Oldörpsterweg 3
9981 NL Uithuizen
Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)595 – 435039
Email: office@zenrivertemple.org
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/+31595435039 
Checklist
- A pair of indoor slippers and outdoor shoes. (Indoor slip-on shoes are most handy.)
- Fleece sweater, or other warm clothing.
- Appropriate attire for sitting meditation; robes, samue or modest, long-sleeved, dark coloured top with shirt-style collar and long, loose dark-coloured trousers. (Please no T-shirts, plunging necklines or shorts.)
- 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).
- If you follow a special diet for medical reasons only, please contact the office. All meals are vegetarian and lactose-free. However, some side dishes may contain dairy products.
Contributions
Contributions can be made by bank transfer, PayPal or cash upon arrival. We are unable to accept debit and/or credit cards.
Bank account number:
(IBAN): NL72 TRIO 0212 4970 30
BIC/SWIFT: TRIONL2U
Account name: ‘Zen River’
Bank name: Triodos Bank
Bank address:
Triodos Bank N.V. (Head Office)
Nieuweroordweg 1
3704 EC Zeist
The Netherlands
PayPal: It is possible to contribute through Paypal. However, please remember to add the adminstrative fees from Paypal to the original amount. To donate, simply click on the PayPal button which will direct you to the PayPal website or use the PayPal QR code.
ANBI: Since Zen River Temple has been awarded ANBI status – as an organization whose efforts are focused on and committed to the public benefit – all donations and contributions are tax deductible within the Netherlands, and possibly in some other countries too.
Contribution List 2026
| Online practice | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly O-membership | Study classes, Right Speech Class, Dokusan | €25,00 |
| In-Person Participation | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Gyōji Schedule | First-day | €45,00 |
| Following days, p/day | €40,00 | |
| Gyōji Week (Sat. – Thurs.) | €205,00 | |
| Month | €800,00 | |
| Sesshin | Weekend sesshin | €145,00 |
| 5-day sesshin | €270,00 | |
| 7-day sesshin | €375,00 | |
| Summer monthlong | €1000,00 | |
| Events | Intro Weekend | €95,00 |
| Young Minds Seminar (Sat. – Thurs.) | €170,00 | |
| Residential training | First 3 months, p/month | €800,00 |
| Months 3 – 6, 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, online and in-person | €45,00 | |
| Monthly O-membership (online only) | €25,00 | |
| Sunday public service and zazen | Free | |
| Monthly membership includes Sunday Study classes, Sunday and Tuesday evening zazen, & dokusan by request. For more info on the online membership programme, please visit this page |