Big Mind Big Heart Great Sangha Gathering with Genpo Roshi January 13, 2009

This exciting annual event presents the Big Mind process within the context of Zen practice and
serves as a gathering for practitioners from around the world. It has already been held for many
years on Ameland, a beautiful island off the northern coast of the Netherlands. Newcomers are
especially welcome to join and will receive introductory instruction on all aspects of practice.
The daily schedule includes Zen meditation in the morning, Big Mind sessions with Genpo Merzel Roshi in the afternoon, Zen meditation and group events in the evening. Genpo Roshi will be assisted by his successors Genno Roshi (France), Tenkei Roshi & Nico Sensei (Netherlands), Doen Sensei (USA), Jiho Sensei (Poland), Genshin Sensei (UK), Musho Sensei, Mugaku Sensei, Taido Sensei (USA), Genko Sensei (France) & Myoho Sensei (UK). All participants will receive a small housekeeping or kitchen job to attend during the day, which will be assigned upon arrival. The Great Sangha Gathering will be held at “Klein Vaarwater”. This big resort center is situated on the outskirts of the quaint, picturesque village of Buren. Nestled alongside a protected nature reserve it is just minutes from the sea.
The facilities include a huge Zendo for meditation and Big Mind training, spacious housing in
bungalows for six or four in double rooms and recreational facilities including an indoor heated
swimming pool, fitness center, small supermarket and pub.
Register quickly and easily online at www.genpo.org
(Price per person, including meals, lodging and tuition)
Booked before Dec 1st Booked after Dec 1st
Standard bed for one in
shared room
$675 pp (425 Euro)
$875 pp (550 Euro)
Private room for two
$1350 for two (850 Euro)
$1750 for two (1100 Euro)
Private bedroom
$875 pp (550 Euro)
$1075 pp (675 Euro)
Private bungalow
$1275 pp (800 Euro)
$1475 pp (925 Euro)
Arrival: Tuesday January 13, 15:00
Departure: Wednesday January 21,12:30
Location: Recreatieoord Klein Vaarwater
Klein Vaarwaterweg 114, 9164 me Buren Ameland (Friesland), The Netherlands,
www.kleinvaarwater.nl
To Register:
www.genpo.org (go to Great Sangha Gathering or Events)
For more information:
USA: Big Mind Inc. Tel +1- 801- 971-1506
Email Europemanager@bigmind.org
Europe: Zen River Tel: +31-(0)595-435039
Email: bigmind@xs4all.nl

Official Website: http://www.bigmind.org