June 2019
Upon Awakening
Upon Awakening: A look at Recovery, the 12 Steps and the importance of Awakening and alignment from a Zen perspective. Carl Jung’s idea was that people with addiction issues need to have a spiritual awakening as a foundation and reference point. The 12 Steps were formed as a way of engendering this awakening and living from this true place. We’ll look at how they dovetail with Zen and into a specific and efficient method of awakening which is available to…
Find out more »Zenways BAM event 2019
All-night sitting on the streets of London - raising money for homelessness.
Find out more »July 2019
Practical Zen – 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  will share insights concerning how we can rapidly and sustainably awaken within the constrictions and insecurities 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, we will explore specific Zen techniques and practices that can form a survival kit underpinning any spiritual path.
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 »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 »October 2019
Intensive 200hr Yoga Teacher Training
We believe becoming a yoga teacher is about your personal journey, understanding and inner confidence. Rather than orientating our course around "our" way, we instead orientate ourselves around your path. On our yoga teacher training course we focus on giving you the principles and techniques to equip you for a lifetime of exploring, developing and teaching.
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 »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.
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