June 2022
Zen and the Ways – Fifteen years of development
To celebrate Zenways' fifteenth anniversary we’re taking a day to celebrate the inspiring and creative ways that Zenways people are discovering and manifesting their way - their life-path informed by their practice. The day will include a series of invited presentations around the theme: ‘In what way do you embody Zen in your own life?’ and an exhibition of creative works on the same topic by the community.
Find out more »A journey of the heart – Zenways 15th anniversary celebration on the Isle of Wight
On this Summer Solstice 15th anniversary day of Zenways, Daizan will be on the Isle of Wight to share his story of his journey from the Zen temples in Japan to starting his journey and creating Zenways here in the UK. The day will start with dawn meditation at St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, then will continue with a day of Zen in Fishbourne.
Find out more »October 2022
Navigating the Wasteland – A writers workshop with Livi Michael and Daizan Skinner
An afternoon of inspiration and exploration of TS Eliot's epic poem "The Wasteland" with Dr Livi Michael and Daizan Skinner.
Find out more »Breakthrough to Zen Retreat – Online
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 »November 2022
Sesshin (15-day retreat for Zenways 15th anniversary)
This 5-day sesshin (Zen retreat) will be led by Zen master Daizan Skinner.
Find out more »December 2022
Rohatsu all-night meditation
All-night meditation in memory of the Buddha's enlightenment.
Find out more »January 2023
Inaugural teaching and Hossen-shiki (dharma combat) ceremony
You are invited to April Gensei Mannino's inaugural teaching (teisho; dharma talk) as a Junior Zen teacher, and to engage with her in dharma combat (hossen, meaning to answer questions from the sangha). After this, Gensei will formally be at the start of her career as a Zen teacher.
Find out more »February 2023
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 »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 »March 2023
Zen Compassion Plus
A four-week course in the shimuryo zammai – the four boundless meditations of loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity.
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