October 2019
Sitting Buddha – Teachings of Reverend Master Daishin – Events in London and Brighton
Zazen is the most fundamental level of awareness within the mind. It is a pure knowing that in itself is bright and complete. It is the primordial mind that everyone has and is our true nature. Rev. Master Daishin Morgan; "Sitting Buddha" Join us for our 'Sitting Buddha' practice day - two events exploring the teachings and practice of Rev. Master Daishin Morgan. Daizan Roshi's first Zen teacher, from whom he learned so much, Reverend Master Daishin has recently retired from…
Find out more »Practical Zen – A Journey
Julian Daizan Skinner grew up in Ashford. He became the first Englishman to go to Japan and become a Zen Master in the rigorous Rinzai tradition. His study involved almost twenty years living in monasteries, practicing meditation and cultivating awareness in all the activities of life. He returned from Japan in 2007 and since then has been teaching in The UK and Europe. Daizan has published five books. In this talk Daizan will be sharing stories from his spiritual and…
Find out more »November 2019
Zen Ways of Compassion Sesshin (5-day retreat)
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 »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.
Find out more »December 2019
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 »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 »Inaugural teaching and Hossen-shiki (dharma combat) ceremony
You are invited to Penny Seizan Clay'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, Penny will formally be at the start of her career as a Zen teacher.
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.
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