October 2021
Inaugural teaching and Hossen-shiki (dharma combat) ceremony
You are invited to Sean Rinryu Collins' inaugural teaching (teisho; dharma talk) as a Junior Zen teacher, and to engage with him in dharma combat (hossen, meaning to answer questions from the sangha). After this, Rinryu will formally be at the start of his career as a Zen teacher.
Find out more »November 2021
Write Practice Day
For those interested in writing and Zen. On this day-retreat we’ll be meditating, reading and writing together – exploring writing as a Zen way. With author, creative writing teacher and Zen practitioner Dr. Livi Michael.
Find out more »Sesshin (5-day retreat) – Mirror Zen
This 5-day sesshin (Zen retreat) will be led by Zen master Daizan Skinner.
Find out more »Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training Module 1-2
Module 1-2 is a follow-up component to to our meditation and mindfulness teacher training, to be taken a minimum of 1yr (and a maximum of 3yrs) after attending module 1-1.
Find out more »Sesshin (5-day retreat) – Mirror Zen
This 5-day sesshin (Zen retreat) will be led by Zen master Daizan Skinner.
Find out more »December 2021
Breakthrough to Zen Retreat
Our 3-day Breakthrough to Zen retreats are designed specifically to create the ideal conditions for you to find your true nature – to find out who you really are (kensho in Japanese). The format is based on the "group sanzen" format developed by Shinzan Roshi, together with the dyad work of American teacher, Charles Berner, creating a uniquely powerful combination.
Find out more »Rohatsu all-night meditation
All-night meditation in memory of the Buddha's enlightenment.
Find out more »Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training module 1-1
The Zenways mindfulness and meditation teacher training is unique. It is rooted in the Rinzai Zen tradition. This has a long and distinguished history of teaching meditation for boosting physical and mental health and wellbeing, as well as for grounding, insight, and self-understanding.
Find out more »January 2022
Breakthrough to Zen Retreat
Our Breakthrough to Zen retreats are designed specifically to create the ideal conditions for you to find your true nature – to find out who you really are (kensho in Japanese). The format is based on the "group sanzen" format developed by Shinzan Roshi, together with the dyad work of American teacher, Charles Berner, creating a uniquely powerful combination.
Find out more »Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training Module 2
Optional add-on module to our meditation and mindfulness teacher training suitable for those who wish to move beyond wellbeing and into the higher realms of human potential, whilst still keeping a grounded and energetic approach to life.
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