Daizan Skinner (zen)
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 twenty 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. He has also undergone training as an enlightenment intensive master with Lawrence Noyes, leading student of the creator of enlightenment intensives, Charles Berner. Daizan Roshi recieved inka from Shinzan Miyamae Roshi of Gyokuryuji, with whom he continues to study
May 2022
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 »June 2022
Inaugural teaching and Hossen-shiki (dharma combat) ceremony
You are invited to Riccardo Shunzan Bonaiti's inaugural teaching (teisho; dharma talk) as a Junior Zen teacher, and to engage with him in dharma combat (hossen, meaning to answer questions from the sangha). After this, Shunzan will formally be at the start of his career as a Zen teacher.
Find out more »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 »July 2022
Breakthrough to Zen Retreat – Online
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 »August 2022
Zenways Family Gathering
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.
Find out more »September 2022
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 »Breakthrough to Zen Retreat in Oregon, USA
Our 3-day intensive 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 »October 2022
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
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 »December 2023
Rohatsu all-night meditation
All-night meditation in memory of the Buddha's enlightenment.
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