For whom and when:
The introductory course is meant for everyone who wants to know more
about Zen practice. The course consists of 5 lessons and takes place from 19.00 -21.00 hrs. in the Amsterdam dojo. There are several sets of courses per year.

The next course starts Monday 22 March 2009 at 19.00 h.
The other lessons are 22 and 29 March and 12, 19 and 26 April,
Before you register we advise you to take one of the
free introduction classes:
Monday 15 March at 19.00 h.
Sunday 21 March at 13.30 h.


What you will learn:
The course will deal with the following subjects:

• The practice of Zen
  How to do Zazen: the posture, the breathing and 
  the state of mind during zen meditation
• Physical exercises to help with the sitting
• Questions & answers and corrections
• The history of Zen
• Traditional background and its meaning for modern man
• Zen-breathing, building energy and concentration
• Integrating Zen in daily life

Costs:
The fee for the 5 lesson introduction course is 80 euro. This includes assistance in regular zazen for the duration of the course till one month after the course.

Where:
The course takes place in the European Zen Center, Valckeniersstraat 35. 
Please arrive 10 minutes early.