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Daizan Skinner (zen)

Julian Daizan Skinner Roshi, our teacher in the UK.

Julian Daizan Skinner is the first Englishman to go to Japan and become a Roshi or Zen Master in the rigorous Rinzai tradition of Zen. Over thirty years ago, he gave up a promising career as a scientist in the pharmaceuticals industry, sold his house, gave all the money away and entered a Zen monastery.

Over many years of strict training, in Japan and the west, Daizan Roshi recieved Dharma Transmission and permission to teach in both the Rinzai and Soto lineages of Zen, recieving inka from the late Shinzan Miyamae Roshi of Gyokuryuji. He has also undergone training as an enlightenment intensive master with Lawrence Noyes, leading student of the creator of enlightenment intensives, Charles Berner.

September 2023

Mountain Walking Retreat

28 September @ 6:00 pm - 1 October @ 2:00 pm
Glen Feshie Hostel, Glenfeshie Hostel
Kincraig, Inverness-shire PH21 1NH United Kingdom
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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.

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October 2023

Wilderness Retreat

3 October @ 10:00 am - 5 October @ 4:00 pm
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.

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November 2023

Sesshin (5-day retreat) – Vital Zen

19 November @ 6:30 pm - 24 November @ 1:30 pm
The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow
Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 8RH United Kingdom
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Sesshin 2017

This 5-day sesshin (Zen retreat) will be led by Zen master Daizan Skinner.

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December 2023

Breakthrough to Zen Retreat

7 December @ 6:00 pm - 10 December @ 2:00 pm
Noddfa, Penmaenmawr, Noddfa, Conwy Old Road
Penmaenmawr, North Wales LL34 6YF United Kingdom
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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.

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Rohatsu all-night meditation

7 December @ 9:00 pm - 8 December @ 7:00 am
ZenYoga (Yugagyo Dojo), 24a Camberwell Grove
London, London SE5 8RE United Kingdom
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£15 – £25

All-night meditation in memory of the Buddha's enlightenment.

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Breakthrough to Zen Retreat

10 December @ 6:00 pm - 13 December @ 2:00 pm
Noddfa, Penmaenmawr, Noddfa, Conwy Old Road
Penmaenmawr, North Wales LL34 6YF United Kingdom
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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.

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February 2024

Breakthrough to Zen Retreat

1st February 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 4th February 2024 @ 2:00 pm
Noddfa, Penmaenmawr, Noddfa, Conwy Old Road
Penmaenmawr, North Wales LL34 6YF United Kingdom
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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.

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Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training module 1-1 (online)

10th February 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11th February 2024 @ 6:00 pm
£1560
Zenways meditation and mindfulness teacher training

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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March 2024

Breakthrough to Zen Retreat (Online)

14th March 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 17th March 2024 @ 2:00 pm

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.

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May 2024

Retraite Intensive Zen en France

23rd May 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 26th May 2024 @ 2:00 pm
Zen Yoga Retreat Vernodes, Vernodes, Tocane st Apre Dordogne 24350 France
Retraite Intensive Zen

Ces retraites sont spécialement conçues pour que vous découvriez votre vraie nature - pour savoir qui vous êtes vraiment (illumination ou kensho en Japonais). Cette retraite se déroulera en français dans un lieu de retraite qui se situe dans la Vallée de la Loire.

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June 2024

Trip to Japan and Zen Sesshin

16th June 2024 - 28th June 2024
Ikoma Nara Prefecture 630-0231 Japan + Google Map
$2745
Gyokuryuji temple Japan

Zenways trip to Japan: 18-30th June 2023. Including 5-day Zen sesshin retreat with Daizan Roshi and Shinkai Roshi, cultural activities and sight-seeing.

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July 2024

Breakthrough to Zen Retreat (Online)

11th July 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 14th July 2024 @ 2:00 pm

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.

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August 2024

Zenways Family Gathering

23rd August 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 25th August 2024 @ 3:00 pm
Halsway Manor, Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane Somerset TA4 4BD United Kingdom + Google Map
£60
Family Gathering 2023

An opportunity for the Zenways sangha, including teachers and Zen students, and their families, to come together and explore teaching and practice, pool resources, network, have fun and make new friends.

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September 2024

Breakthrough to Zen Retreat

5th September 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8th September 2024 @ 2:00 pm
The Friars, The Friars
Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX United Kingdom

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.

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December 2024

Rohatsu all-night meditation

7th December 2024 @ 9:00 pm - 8th December 2024 @ 7:00 am
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An event every year that begins at 9:00 pm on day 7 of December, repeating indefinitely

ZenYoga (Yugagyo Dojo), 24a Camberwell Grove
London, London SE5 8RE United Kingdom
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£15 – £25

All-night meditation in memory of the Buddha's enlightenment.

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