Zen retreat during the autumn holidays (October 22-25) at the monastery abbey of Doetinchem, near Slangenburg Castle.
TRANSMISSION & THE UNITY OF ALL THAT EXISTS
How do you relate to yourself and the world in turbulent times? In the stillness of the meditation hall and the nature surrounding Doetinchem, space is created to truly hear that question.
From October 22 to 25, I am organizing a silent retreat where peace and insight come together. Through zazen meditation, you discover the power that lives deep within you. At the same time, you connect with everything that exists outside of you.
Programme:
– a structured rhythm of zazen, kinhin, and dharma lessons
– deepening: personal conversations (daisan) with Maarten to test your experiences
– supportedness: the support of joint practice in silence
– care: carefully prepared, vegan meals
– single rooms available
Both the motivated beginner and the experienced practitioner are welcome to join.
Practical information:
• dates: October 22-25, 2026
• location: Doetinchem
• Information: see www.ghanta.eu/retraite for all details.
Assignment:
👉 https://forms.gle/6vbu2t58JmsYdsdbA
Maarten Olthof is an ecologist, writer, and Zen monk. In the week before this retreat, he receives Dharma transmission (shiho) from Dick Verstegen roshi. With this, he becomes a Zen priest and the 84th successor in the line of Zen masters since the Buddha.
During the retreat, he talks about transmission.
👉 https://www.ghanta.eu/retraite
Date: 03 / 07 / 2026
