Annetje Jikai Brunner
My first intense experience of practice was in a Tai Chi – Chi Kung class given by the extraordinary chan master Djie Han Thung during my college days. When he moved to the US after a few years, I ended up on a meditation cushion in Kanzeon Zen Center Amsterdam with Nico Tydeman in 1994. In that zendo I experienced the same space and a feeling of being at home, without fear. Zen and Zen practice has been my heart ever since.
In 2022 I received Dharma Transmission, Sensei Dharma Transmission, from my Zen teacher Irène Kaigetsu Bakker Roshi and became an authorized Zen teacher (sensei). I lead the Zen group of Zen Spirit in Groningen. And together with Elly Nanshin Kluytmans the Zen Spirit online morning sangha. I graduated in social psychology and am a certified mindfulness and compassion trainer and coach. Since 2001 I have been the driving force behind The Workshop. From there I provide retreats, individual guidance and intensives in Mindfulness and Compassion.
Updates
Silent Action for Peace in a Livable Climate. Every second Sunday of the month 11.45 – 12.30. Now already in 11 places in the country and also in Belgium!
REGISTRATION FOR THE SILENT ACTION IS NOT NECESSARY Silent Action for Peace in a Livable Climate. Next Sunday, March 9, 11.45:12.30 - 11:XNUMX. At XNUMX locations in the Netherlands. Check https://stille-rebellie.nl/ for a location near you ...
Live Meditation scheduled for 19/06/2025: Again, and again, and again
Live Meditation: Again, and again, and again. There is no end to beginning again. "This practice is truly endless" The Zoom participation link, other information and tips for participation can be found on the 30NOW live page...
Live Meditation scheduled for 04-06-2025: In loving memory (3)
Live Meditation: In loving memory (3). making room for everything that arises around the loss of a loved one The Zoom participation link, other information and tips for participation can be found on the 30NOW live page...
Live Meditation scheduled for 20-05-2025: Zen Meditation: The Method of No Method
Live Meditation: Zen Meditation: The Method of No Method. A formless meditation in which we sit without purpose or method. Just sitting or shikantaza The Zoom participation link, other information and tips for participation can be found on the 30NOW live page...
Live Meditation scheduled for 07-05-2025: Darkness and Clarity
Live Meditation: Darkness and Brightness. "Darkness and brightness belong together like the left and right foot in walking." This sentence comes from the sutra "The Identity of Multiplicity and Unity" by the Chinese Zen master Shitou from the 8th ...
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#49 The Spiritual Warrior – What is awakening? – Episode 6
Buddhism talks about Enlightenment, awakening, Nirvana or Nibbana. What does that actually mean? Is that an otherworldly state, or more...
#48 The Spiritual Warrior – Stress? – Episode 5
Everyone faces stress in their lives. From everyday concerns to the unique workplace challenges that...
#47 The Spiritual Warrior – What has meditation brought you? – Episode 4
What do you experience when you go on retreat for a few days and spend time in silence? Which aspects of yourself, which usually...
#46 The Spiritual Warrior – What is a retreat? – Episode 3
What do you experience when you go on retreat for a few days and spend time in silence? Which aspects of yourself, which usually...
#45 The Spiritual Warrior – What is meditation? – Episode 2
Is meditation complicated or vague? Only intended for spiritually oriented people? What could meditation mean for Defense? In this ...
#44 The Spiritual Warrior – What is Buddhist Spiritual Care? - Episode 1
What role can a Spiritual Caregiver play in the dynamics and hectic within Defense, when it comes to reflecting ...
The Spiritual Warrior – Intro
In the podcast series 'The Spiritual Warrior' the world of Buddhism comes together with that of Defense. Two Buddhist Spiritual ...
Check out my upcoming “offline meetings”
You can view my upcoming offline retreats, meditation days and courses on the 'On Location' page ...
