The Six Elements of Training

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Zazen

Following Tenkei Roshi's Four Modes of Meditation, we learn to open and clarify our mind to become more in tune with the situations we find ourselves in

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Ritual Activities

Time-tested choreography helps us to train our bodily awareness and to express a deep sense of interconnectedness

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Study

Discover how the scriptures across the ages can help us wake up to our innate wisdom

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Social Skills

Learn to respond to life’s situations with wisdom and compassion

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Physical Health

Nutritious food, Qi Gong and Yoga, walking and bowing:
A healthy body helps cultivating a healthy mind

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Art

Transforming body, mind and speech, we gradually start to relate to our lives as works of art

Based on traditional Zen teachings but adapted to suit the needs of our time, the programme of Zen River consists out of six elements of training (see above).

From maintaining the temple-building and grounds to studying the ancient masters or learning to speak up, we follow a varied schedule that fully engages body, mind and speech. With meditation as the cornerstone, over time, we may discover an inner sense of confidence and clarity. Learning to mobilize that into the unpredictable challenges that the programme throws at us, we may surprise ourselves with what we are capable of. Our whole character and lifestyle starts to transform.