Mei Ran Zen Dojo (former European Zen Center) is a beautiful dojo in Amsterdam, led by Alga del Mar.

Address:
Mei Ran Zen Dojo
Fizeaustraat 23
1097 SC Amsterdam
+ 31 (0) 6 104 423 19

Our e-mail address:
meiran@zazen.amsterdam

Our website:
www.zen-deshimaru.nl

The daily practice is open to all.

Our zazen times*:
Tuesday 7:30
Wednesday 7:30 & 6:30
Thursday 7:30 a.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Each Sunday there is a 50-minutes free introduction at 10:00 a.m.

Each month there is a zen introduction course comprising 3 classes of 2 hours each.
 

Donations are welcome!!

Our bank account no.:
Stg. Zen Deshimaru Amsterdam
IBAN: NL16 INGB 0007 3661 06


 

On the days and times shown below, the Dojo is opened for the practice of Zazen. Zazen lasts around an hour and a half. We ask you to arrive 10 minutes in advance to prepare yourself for Zazen.

 MorningEvening
Tuesday07:30 
Wednesday07:30 18:30
Thursday07:30 
Saturday11:00 
Sunday11:00 

Beginners' course in the practice of Zazen

The beginners' course takes place each Sunday, 10:00

During the beginners' course, you will be shown the different sorts of meditation exercises which are traditionally practiced in an authentic Zen Dojo : Zazen, Kin-Hin, Sampaï, Gassho.

You will be assisted in the practice of these various exercises by zen monks or advanced practitioners. You will also learn about proper behaviour and attitude in a Dojo during meditation.

The course lasts 45 minutes and is followed by a 1 hour Zazen. This is free of charge. No need to register in advance. Just dress in loose fitting, dark clothes.

Address : Fizeaustraat 23 1097 SC AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS

How to come:

- Metro:

Amstelstation

- Bus:

stop Fizeaustraat

 


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Tel. : +31 (0)6 85786336

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