February 2019
Inaugural teaching and Hossen-shiki (dharma combat) ceremony
You are invited to Gareth Enku Lovell's 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, Gareth will formally be at the start of his career as a Zen teacher.
Find out more »March 2019
Practical Zen – day retreat in association with Alternatives
Time is tight; life is short. How long do you want to remain in the dream? Zen master Daizan Skinner Roshi will share the secrets of what it takes to rapidly and sustainably awaken within the conditions of modern life. Based on over a thousand years of practical wisdom and Daizan’s many years of helping hundreds of westerners to awaken and transform their lives, you will plunge into the specific Zen techniques and practices that make the difference. You will…
Find out more »May 2019
3 day Intensive Zen retreat
Our 3-day intensive 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 »June 2019
Zenways BAM event 2019
All-night sitting on the streets of London - raising money for homelessness.
Find out more »August 2019
Trip to Japan and Zen Sesshin
Zenways trip to Japan: 5-15th August 2019. Including 5-day Zen sesshin retreat, climb of Mt Fuji, Bon-Odori festivals and sight-seeing.
Find out more »3 Day Zen Intensive Retreat in France
Our 3-day intensive 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). Cette retraite se déroulera en français dans un lieu de retraite qui se situe dans la Vallée de la Loire
Find out more »Mountain Walking Retreat
A 3-day retreat devoted to walking in the mountains of the Scottish Highlands together as a group, led by qualified Mountain Leader Penny Clay together with Daizan Roshi. Open to all experience levels, although a reasonable level of fitness is recommended.
Find out more »September 2019
3 day Intensive Zen retreat
Our 3-day intensive 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 »November 2019
Zen Sesshin (5-day retreat)
This 5-day sesshin (Zen retreat) will be led by Zen master Daizan Skinner.
Find out more »December 2019
3 day Intensive Zen retreat
Our 3-day intensive 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.
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