October 2020
The Cloud Of Unknowing
"The Cloud of Unknowing" is a profound and psychologically sophisticated fourteenth century manual of contemplation written in english on the Island of Britain. It presents a way of “dark contemplation” in which we find our spiritual fulfilment through unknowing. Written by an anonymous spiritual master, probably a solitary of the Carthusian order, the teachings are relevant to Christians looking to deepen their way of prayer and for western Zen practitioners as it presents a practice that could be claimed to be a western Zen, illuminating the joys and pitfalls of the path in language that is recognisably from our land and culture. This retreat will introduce the Cloud and its sources, the methods of practice and signs of success on the path.
Find out more »Rough Waking Workshop, in Association with Alternatives Events
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.
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 »November 2020
Zen Sesshin (5-day Yoga CPD course)
This 5-day sesshin (Zen retreat) and yoga CPD course will be led by Zen master Daizan Skinner.
Find out more »Zen Sesshin (5-day Yoga CPD course)
This 5-day sesshin (Zen retreat) and yoga CPD course will be led by Zen master 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 »Mindfulness for Grounding and Insight – 8-week online course
On this 8-week online course we will look at a number of Zen meditation techniques and practices designed to explore what it means to develop a sense of physical and energetic grounding, and to have an understanding of yourself and the nature of reality.
Find out more »December 2020
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 »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 (non-residential)
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 »
