Event Details
Cost: €85
Dates: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Time: 10am–5:00pm CET
Where: Stretch & Fold, Papaverhof 71C, 1032 LX Amsterdam
In-person Event
A daylong retreat with Henry Shukman in Amsterdam
A day of meditation, dharma teaching and community
Stretch and Fold, Amsterdam, NLTuesday, 18 August 2026
10am-5pm CETIn-person event
This summer, join Henry Shukman for a day of meditation and dharma teachings in Amsterdam. We’ll once again gather at Stretch and Fold, a gorgeous venue where monthly meditations are hosted.
This is an opportunity to meet and connect with other practitioners, and give yourself a day to really sit with Henry’s teachings. Together, we’ll settle into stillness and explore the teachings that underpin The Way.
A note from Henry
In 2025 we held our first ever daylong retreat in Amsterdam. I loved the chance to sit and meet with so many Netherlands-based practitioners. There was a wonderful stillness in the room, deep questions were asked and new friendships were made. I can’t wait to come back and sit with our Dutch community again.
What to expect at a daylong retreat
The day will include guided meditation with Henry, and dharma teachings that weave together ancient Zen wisdom with contemporary insights. There will also be an optional silent sit in the lunchtime window.
You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about your practice and connect with others walking a similar path. Most importantly, you’ll have time and spaciousness that allows the mind to settle and the heart to open.
Retreat Schedule
Tuesday, 18 August
| 9:00am – 10.00am | Arrival and registration |
| 10.00am – 12:00pm | Morning session with Henry |
| 12.00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1.30pm – 2:00pm | Optional silent sit |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Afternoon session with Henry |
Here’s what students have said about Henry’s teaching
Thank you for creating this nourishing space. Our practice together revealed a place of deep authenticity, opening to ease and acceptance – which remains an anchor throughout my days since.
– Kate This was my first time sitting in shared stillness with so many others and it was absolutely magical.
– Valerie I loved listening to Henry, the guided meditation and meditating with this sangha. The atmosphere had beautiful lightness and depths and I still feel it inside.
– Therese
Join Henry's daylong retreat in Amsterdam
€85
- Guided meditations, dharma talks, and poetry to help deepen your practice
- Live Q&A time with Henry
- Subscribers of The Way enjoy a 20% discount on all live events. Check your email for your special discount code. For any questions, email info@thewayapp.com
Henry Shukman
Henry teaches mindfulness and awakening practices to a wide range of students from all traditions and walks of life. Henry is an authenticated Zen master in the Sanbo Zen lineage, and is the Spiritual Director Emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center. Previous to this, Henry had a career as an award-winning author and poet. His struggles and traumatic experiences as a youth, combined with a spontaneous awakening experience at 19, paved the way for Henry to develop a well-rounded approach to spirituality and meditation – one that includes love for self and the world as its foundation.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this event, please contact our team at info@thewayapp.com. We’re happy to assist and look forward to having you join us!
Subscribers of The Way enjoy a 20% for this event. Find the discount code in the Events section of your app.
Scholarships
We warmly welcome you to contact us if a scholarship would allow you to attend this retreat.
Please contact our team at info@thewayapp.com for details about how to apply.