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With Zen Mountain Monastery (ZMM), the seat of the Order, based at the foot of a mountain and the junction of two rivers, the name Mountains and Rivers Order takes on added significance. Daido Roshi’s passion for the arts (he was an avid photographer for most of his life) led him to initially establish ZMM as the Zen Arts Center in 1980. Zen River Sangha follows the Japanese Rinzai Zen Buddhist tradition and is affiliated with the Hollow Bones Rinzai Order. Practicing in Appleton, Wisconsin, this sangha gives instruction in Zen Buddhist philosophy and practice.
Zen River
Oldörpsterweg 3
9981 NL Uithuizen
Netherlands
Telephone: +31 (0)595 – 435039
Email: zenriver@zenrivertemple.org
Arrival & Departure Times
In order to create a strong group atmosphere for all participants, please arrive on time. During sesshin, please leave at the scheduled departure time.
For O-sesshins live-streamed during COVID19, Weekend Sesshins will begin with a Zoom meeting on Friday evening 20:00 hrs CEST. 5 and 7-day Sesshins that begin on Saturday will begin with a Zoom meeting at 15:30 CEST.
Regular Daily Training Programme…Saturdays 11:00 – 12:00
Weekend Sesshin……………………………….Friday 17:00 – 18:00 – Sunday 18:30
5 Day Sesshin……………………………………..Saturday 12:00 – 13:00 through Thursdays 11:00
7 Day Sesshin……………………………………..Saturday 12:00 – 13:00 through Saturday 11:00
7 Day Sesshin, with shuso hossen ceremony…Saturday 12:00 – 13:00 through Saturday 14:00
Intro Weekend……………………………………Saturday 11:00 – Sunday 14:00
Directions
As of June 2, 2020 trains run according to a timetable in the national interest. Please only travel by train when necessary. As of June 1, 2020 face masks are mandatory while using public transport. Please check the Journey Planner shortly before departure.
By train from Schiphol: Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (AMS) has a railway station inside, located in Arrivals. Buy a train ticket to Uithuizen – pronounced Out-housen in English – at the Train ticket desk located on Schiphol Plaza. (Cost from Schiphol, approx 29 Euros one way) Ask for a travel itinerary: they will give you a detailed print out of the platform, times and coach numbers.
The Dutch rail system uses OV chipcard tickets, valid for single, day returns or weekend return trips. (Click here to read how it works.)Purchase chip cards using the ticket machines, which accept debit cards with Maestro & V Pay logo and some credit cards. Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase a single-use chipcard.
Embark on a train going to Groningen. Trains to Groningen leave Schiphol airport at 04 and 34 minutes past each hour from Platform 1-2. Check the displays for current information.
The 04 minutes past train is DIRECT to Groningen. This is the simplest choice.
The 34 minutes past train to Groningen requires changing trains in Zwolle.
In Schiphol, there are blue signs in between the platforms that indicate which side of the platform the next train is arriving on. The information screens along with each platform also indicate the next arriving train.
If changing trains in Zwolle, the connecting train usually leaves on the opposite platform you came in on.
Disembark the train at the end station, Groningen Centraal Station.
From Groningen Centraal Station, embark on a local train going to Roodeschool. Trains leave every half hour at 22 minutes and 52 minutes past the hour from Platform 2a or 3a until 19:22, after which trains leave hourly at 22 minutes past. Journey time 35 minutes.
Disembark at the sixth station Uithuizen. (The station before you get off is called Usquert.)
If you need a lift from the train station, call the Zen River office Tel. +31 (0)595 435039 when you know which train you are on, and someone can arrange to pick you up in Uithuizen.
Trains from Amsterdam Centraal city center leave 08 minutes past the hour (change at Almere and Groningen), and 38 minutes past the hour until 16:38 (change at Almere, Zwolle and Groningen).
Walking from the Uithuizen Train Station:
Approx. 20 – 25-minute walk to Zen River from the station.
In Uithuizen, turn right when leaving the station on to the Spoorstraat, going back in the direction of where the train came from. Take any left turn on Spoorstraat, then turn first right onto Schoolstraat. Walk along Schoolstraat until you reach the Tamoil gas station at Startstraat/Maarweg. Turn left onto the Startstraat/Maarweg. Walk straight, crossing over the J.F. Kennedylaan. Turn right onto the Oldorpsterweg. Continue along Oldorpsterweg and pass the small hill on your left. Zen River Temple is the first building on the left between the trees. Click here for a printable map.
If in doubt, ask for Zen River Boeddhistische klooster on the Oldorpsterweg (near the Ripperdadrift housing estate).
By car: Drive up to Groningen; on the Ring road around the city follow ‘Eemshaven’; on the N46 (‘Eemshavenweg’) after 20 minutes take the exit ‘Uithuizen’. In the village at the first crossroads turn left (‘Cohenstraat’ – ‘Kennedylaan’); after 700 meters, at the crossroads turn left (‘Maarweg’), and take the first road to the right (‘Oldörpsterweg’). You will find the Zen River parking lot on the left side of the road after passing the new housing development. Click here for a printable map.
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
Maintain physical distancing protocol of 1.5 metres during your stay up to twelve days. After ten days of continuous participation, guests can merge with the residential group.
Follow the schedule and be on time for all activities.
Be considerate of others while talking & maintain silence when requested.
Participate in all samu 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.
To not be intoxicated by alcohol or by any other substance.
Appreciate all utilities as precious commodities and treat them as such.
To not draw unnecessary attention to oneself.
Respect the training methods used at this temple.
Notify the jisha/attendant or one of the monitors for any unexpected absence from the schedule.
Contributions 2020
As all Contributions towards training (as well as donations) are tax-deductible within the EU, please contact Zen River for a receipt.
Contributions can be paid by bank transfer (see below) or in cash upon arrival. During COVID19 all participants will have a private room.
Payment Information
Bank Transfer
Bank account number (IBAN): NL33INGB0009233632
BIC/SWIFT: INGBNL2A
Account name: ‘Zen River’
Bank name: ING Bank
Bank address:
Head office ING Groep N.V.
Bijlmerdreef 106
1102 CT Amsterdam
The Netherlands
As Zen River Temple has ANBI status, all donations and contributions are tax deductible within the Netherlands.
PayPal
To donate, simply click on the PayPal button which will direct you to the PayPal website or use the PayPal QR code.
If you wish to use PayPal for the Shop or Atelier transactions, please contact office@zenrivertemple.org. A payment request will be sent to you via email. (An additional 5% surcharge will be included for PayPal payments for shop and atelier items.)
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**NEW** Due to COVID-19 Restrictions Reservations ARE REQUIRED for EVERYONE.
**NEW** Due to COVID-19 Restrictions Reservations ARE REQUIRED for EVERYONE.
For parties of 20 or more please call for assistance in making your reservation.
Shuttles Run Continuously
Shuttles Run Continuously
Shuttles run continuously from 10am until 3pm 7 days a week. Just click “tickets” to check availability and reserve your seat.
Footwear Required
Footwear Required
This is for your protection and a much better experience. Sandals, flip flops, old sneakers, water shoes all work great! If you need footwear, we sell river shoes here.
Cooler Carriers
Cooler Carriers
We supply cooler carrier tubes for coolers up to 50 qt. Carriers Only. Adult beverages are allowed but NO GLASS.
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Trip Times Vary
Trip Times Vary
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Minimum Age is 4 Years or Older
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