Payment Information
Contributions can be made by bank transfer, PayPal or cash upon arrival. We are unable to accept debit and/or credit cards.
Bank Transfer
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
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.
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.
Registration / Information
Email: zenriver@zenrivertemple.org
Telephone: +31 (0)595 – 435039
Address
Zen River
Oldörpsterweg 3
9981 NL Uithuizen
Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)595 – 435039
Email: zenriver@zenrivertemple.org
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/+31595435039 or 
Zen River can be easily reached by train. It is a 20-minute walk from the Uithuizen train station.
What to Bring
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).
Guidelines
Zen River Temple does not operate like a hotel or similar institution. Please be respectful and responsible for the temple and grounds during your stay.
Follow the schedule and be on time for all activities.
Be considerate of others while talking & maintain silence when requested.
Participate in all samu/work periods 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.
Appreciate all utilities as precious commodities and treat them as such.
Respect the training methods used at this temple.
Notify the jisha/attendant or one of the monitors for any unexpected absence from the schedule.
To not draw unnecessary attention to oneself.
To not carry a personal water bottle around the building, nor into the zendo/hatto.
To not use mobile phones and headphones, especially in communal areas. Calls can be made from the parking lot.
To not be intoxicated by alcohol or by any other substance.
Meals and Temple Practice
Our guiding principle around food is to receive what is offered with gratitude. Meals are vegetarian and lactose-free; however, some side dishes may contain dairy products.
Due to limited kitchen facilities and staffing, we are unable to accommodate individual dietary preferences or ethical choices, or to provide detailed ingredient information for each dish. Medical dietary requirements, however, are taken into careful consideration. Thank you for your understanding.
Contributions 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 | |
| Sacred mischief workshop with Moshe Coen | €225,00 | |
| 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 |