{"id":703,"date":"2017-02-21T08:51:44","date_gmt":"2017-02-21T07:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zenrivertemple.org\/home\/?page_id=703"},"modified":"2026-10-14T19:18:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T17:18:57","slug":"zen-river-boat-groningen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/zen-river-boat-groningen\/","title":{"rendered":"Zen Boat | Groningen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenrivertemple.org\/zen-river-boat-groningen-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1195\" height=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zen-river-temple-6a9edf8ede1fe.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11904\" style=\"width:57px;height:auto\" title=\"nl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zen-river-temple-6a9edf8ede1fe.png 1195w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zen-river-temple-6a9edf8ede1fe-750x562.png 750w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zen-river-temple-6a9edf8ede1fe-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zen-river-temple-6a9edf8ede1fe-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zen-river-temple-6a9edf8ede1fe-425x319.png 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1195px) 100vw, 1195px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"74\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1053 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/logowave-book-cover-copy.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jul.18-22 l Maintenance Week Zen Boat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 3 l David Loy lecture <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vipassana-groningen.nl\/wp\/event\/eco-dhamma\/\">Vipassana Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 5     l Zazen at the Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 10   l Start Introduction Course  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>See also the calendar<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"74\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1053 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/logowave-book-cover-copy.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Introductory Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Thursday, September 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m starts afresh a series of three times six introductory sesshions. With each subsequent series the focus shifts from 1) learning to meditate, to 2) becoming acquainted with zen concepts, to 3) appreciating daily life from an enlightening &#8216;bodhisattva&#8217; perspective. All sessions combine guided meditations with zazen and the study of short zen texts. Each time there is ample opportunity for questions and answers. You will receive assignments to practice at home. For each subsequent series of six sessions re-registering is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_07261-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9106\" style=\"width:451px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_07261-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_07261-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_07261-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_07261-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_07261-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_07261-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_07261-425x425.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"74\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1053 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/logowave-book-cover-copy.png\" alt=\"\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">About the Zen Boat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Zen Boat is a houseboat in the center of Groningen on which zen-practice in daily life is central focus. The Zen Boat is affiliated with the international Buddhist monastery Zen River Temple. T<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">he teachers living and working on the Zen Boat,&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenrivertemple.org\/teachers\/#senko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Senko de Boer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;and&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenrivertemple.org\/teachers\/#jifu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jifu Vulink<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, received dharma transmission in 2014 from Tenkei Roshi, abbot of Zen River. In November 2025, they received inka, which is seen as a final seal of approval as a teacher of zen. In addition to their work on the Zen Boat, Senko gives meditation classes in <a href=\"http:\/\/zentrum.nl\">Zentrum Utrecht <\/a>once a week. Jifu serves as the spiritual leader at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zenrotterdam.nl\">Zen Centrum Rotterdam <\/a>where she is usually present three days a week for teaching.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Living Zen  <\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Zen Boat cherishes an informal style of practice, inspired by the Three Treasures &#8211;<em> the insight of Buddha &#8211; the wisdom of Dharma &#8211; and the harmony of Sangha. <\/em>Those Three Treasures are maintained and practised using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenrivertemple.org\/four-elements-of-training\/\">Four Training Elements<\/a> as developed at Zen River Temple, which are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1) Zazen.<\/strong>  In seated meditation, we can experience what moves us most deeply and gain some clarity about how we function in daily life;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) Zen Ritual.<\/strong>  In ritual we get familiar with a language of form beyond words and thus become more sensitive to the profound connection we appear to have with others;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3) Study. <\/strong> Through study we are introduced to dharma teachings since the time of the Buddha and learn to recognize and acknowledge their wisdom in our practice, both in meditation and in our daily actions;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4) Bodhisattva Activity.<\/strong> In engaging the day to day we learn to muster the courage to take <em>enlightenment as a standard <\/em>for our daily lives and actually practice wisdom and compassion. To this end, social activities are regularly organized within the sangha. Contacts are also maintained with other (local) buddhist groups for joint events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Zen Boat is open to anyone who wants to get acquainted with zen practice, and it aims to be an inspiring home for those who want to incorporate the way of zen into their daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"74\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1053 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/logowave-book-cover-copy.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Meditation and Study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Zen Boat program provides a year-round daily programme of meditation, buddhist morning services and study classes, combined with individual encounters with the teacher (dokusan) and weekly group-oriented dharma teachings. In three monthly classes, called &#8216;Study &amp; Speech&#8217;, both on the Zen Boat and via zoom, there is an opportunity to practice expressing the dharma in words. In these classes, participants give verbal presentations of a studied buddhist text within the intimacy of sangha. Practicing speaking, listening to each other, and appreciating the diversity of input, proved to be a powerful support in actually learning to embody the way of zen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZenBoat_ZonneScherm-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9044\" style=\"width:464px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZenBoat_ZonneScherm-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZenBoat_ZonneScherm-1024x768-1-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZenBoat_ZonneScherm-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZenBoat_ZonneScherm-1024x768-1-425x319.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>City retreat<\/strong> For some time now, it has been possible to do an individual retreat on the Zen Boat. The Zen Boat is located in the middle of the city of Groningen, in a quiet spot on the water. The retreat room is spacious and has a tranquil atmosphere. The boat has a library with an extensive collection of Buddhist literature. The exact details of the retreat program <em>\u2014 zazen, study, liturgy practice, personal interview and samu \u2014<\/em> are discussed in advance with one of the teachers. The rhythm of the daily program on the Zen Boat is leading. It is possible to combine the retreat with work and\/or study commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zazenkai &amp; sesshin<\/strong> Each year several one-day (zazenkai) and multi-day (sesshin) meditation gatherings are organized. These gatherings take place both on the Zen Boat in Groningen and at various locations near nature reserves. There is ample opportunity for overnight stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sesshinverkenningen-1-998x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11751\" style=\"width:442px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sesshinverkenningen-1-998x1024.jpeg 998w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sesshinverkenningen-1-731x750.jpeg 731w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sesshinverkenningen-1-768x788.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sesshinverkenningen-1-1497x1536.jpeg 1497w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sesshinverkenningen-1-1996x2048.jpeg 1996w, https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sesshinverkenningen-1-425x436.jpeg 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Resident teachers Jifu Roshi and Senko Roshi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"74\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1053 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/logowave-book-cover-copy.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Calendar 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-primary-alt-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-primary-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td><em>Notice: Activities are in English, unless &#8216;in Dutch&#8217; is mentioned: <\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Summer<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">July <br>18 -22<\/td><td><strong>Maintenance Week<\/strong> &#8211; Zen Boat, daily, 9.30 &#8211; 14.00 incl.lunch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sept. 3<\/td><td><strong>David Loy Lecture<\/strong> &#8211; This world, my body, a non-dual approach on Ecological Crisis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vipassana-groningen.nl\/wp\/event\/eco-dhamma\/\">Vipassana Centre<\/a>, Kamerling Onnestraat 17, at 7.30 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sept. 5<\/td><td><strong>Zazenkai on the Beach<\/strong> Schiermonnikoog 5 am &#8211; 9 pm. incl. traveling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sept.12<\/td><td><strong>Ecofest &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/Ecofest.nl\">Zen Centrum Nijmegen<\/a> 9.30 am 5 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sept.10<br>&#8211;<br>Oct.15<\/td><td><strong>Introduction Course<\/strong> &#8211; start first series of six weekly introductory sessions on learning how to meditate<br>on Thursdays 5 &#8211; 6.30 pm. Total course  3 series of 6, until January 28. <em>(for more info, see the top of this page<\/em>).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Autumn<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Oct. <br>15 &#8211; 18<\/td><td><strong>Sesshin<\/strong> Holterberg (Nat. Park Overijssel) with Senko via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zentrum.nl\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.zentrum.nl\/\">Zentrum Utrecht<\/a> <em>(in Dutch)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nov. 22<\/td><td><strong>Zen on Sunday<\/strong> at <a href=\"http:\/\/email to: zeninwageningen@gmail.com\">Kenkon Wageningen<\/a>, 8.30 am &#8211; 5 pm with Senko<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Monthly<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Zen Boat<\/td><td><strong>Study &amp; Speech &#8211; <em>Dutch<\/em> <\/strong>on Zen River Anthology 1 On Saturdays 9.30 &#8211; 11 am, continues in September.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">online<\/td><td><strong>Study &amp; Speech &#8211; <em>Dutch<\/em> <\/strong>on Zen River Anthology 1, On Saturdays at 9.30 &#8211; 11, continues in September<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">online \/ <br>Z. Boat<\/td><td><strong>Study &amp; Speech &#8211; <em>English<\/em> <\/strong>on the Vimalakirti Sutra on Saturdays at 4 &#8211; 5.30 pm, July 3 &#8211; continues in September<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td><strong>Atonement Ceremony  &#8211; Fusatsu<\/strong> on Thursdays, September 24, October 29, November 26, December 17, at 7.30-8.45 pm. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"74\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1053 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/logowave-book-cover-copy.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><em> Summer &#8211; <\/em>Programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>During summer months, alternative schedule<\/strong><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunday,<\/strong> <em>July 12 &#8211; August 30, 8.30 &#8211; 9.30 am in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/53%C2%B012'11.4%22N+6%C2%B032'33.5%22E\/@53.2023213,6.5239174,15z\/data=!4m13!1m8!3m7!1s0x47c832ced30866ad:0x4f7afd972c9f79fb!2sStadspark,+Groningen!3b1!8m2!3d53.1993279!4d6.5287127!16s%2Fg%2F1w6_n1yp!3m3!8m2!3d53.203168!4d6.542628?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Stadspark<\/a><\/em>, <em>gather without appointment<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tuesday,<\/strong><em> July 7 &#8211; August 25, 7.30 &#8211; pm on the Zen Boat, organized by Sangha<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thursday,<\/strong> <em>July 8 &#8211; August 27, 7 &#8211; 8 am on the Zen Boat, organized by Sangha<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Regular weekly schedule <em>in-person<\/em> <\/strong>&#8211; <em>During morning zazen, you can walk in &#8211; quietly &#8211; any time between 6.30 &#8211; 7.30 am<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunday<\/strong> <em> (from August 30th  on)<\/em><br>9\u201310 am zazen &#8211; also welcoming hour to those newly interested in zazen<br><strong>Monday<\/strong><br>6.30\u20138.20 am zazen + morning service \/ 7.30\u20139 pm practice upon appointment<br><strong>Tuesday<\/strong><br>6.30\u20138.20 am zazen + morning service \/ 7.30\u20139.15 pm zazen + dokusan + dharma woorden <em>(in Dutch)<\/em><br><strong>Wednesday<\/strong><br>6.30\u20138.20 am zazen + dokusan Senko + morning service<br><strong>Thursday<\/strong> 6.30\u20138.20 am zazen + morning service \/ 5\u20136.30 pm zen introduction \/ 7.30\u20139 pm zazen + dokusan Jifu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Week schedule, <em>via zoom<\/em><\/strong> <em>(from September 1st on)<\/em><br><strong>Tuesday<\/strong><br>4\u20135.30 pm dokusan Senko \/ 7.30\u20139.15 pm zazen + dharma woorden <em>(in Dutch)<\/em><br><strong>Wednesday<\/strong><br>4\u20135.30 pm dokusan Jifu<br><strong>Thursday<\/strong><br>7.30\u20138.30 am zazen + morning service<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Language:<\/strong> Classes and dokusan are held in English and, if mentioned\/needed, in Dutch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/groepsfoto_kinderen-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/groepsfoto_kinderen-edited-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9147\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"74\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1053 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/zenrivertemple.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/logowave-book-cover-copy.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Contributions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contributions can be paid by bank transfer preferably (see below) or in cash upon arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-primary-accent-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Physical<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Membership *<\/td><td>\u20ac40 per month \/ \u20ac400 per year<\/td><td>\u20ac15 p.m. \/ \u20ac150 p.y.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First meeting<\/td><td>donation appreciated<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunday morning zazen<\/td><td>donation appreciated<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Study &amp; Speech (10 sessions)<\/td><td>\u20ac100 per year<\/td><td>\u20ac100 per year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Introduction course (18 sessions)<\/td><td>\u20ac150 total course \/ \u20ac60 per block (6 sessions)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>City Retreat<\/td><td>\u20ac30\/per day, incl. stay overnight<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zazenkai, one day at Zen Boat<\/td><td>\u20ac30<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zazenkai, Schiermonnikoog <\/td><td>\u20ac75 \/ incl. ferry, lunch &amp; bicycle rental<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weekend Sesshin<\/td><td>\u20ac75\/three days, excl. stay overnight<br>\u20ac50\/two days, excl. stay overnight<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stay overnight<\/td><td>\u20ac20\/night<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sesshin on location<\/td><td>see relevant website<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zen Boat Membership includes zazen, zen intro, study classes and personal interview (dokusan), both on the Zen Boat and through zoom. 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