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 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.
June 2023
Trip to Japan and Zen Sesshin
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.
Find out more »July 2023
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 »August 2023
Zen Writing Retreat with Livi Michael and Julian Daizan Skinner
This is a new retreat aimed at developing the links between creative writing, reading and meditation, self-communication and flow. Led by creative writing teacher Livi Michael and Daizan Roshi.
Find out more »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 2023
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 »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 2023
Wilderness 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 »November 2023
Sesshin (5-day retreat) – Vital Zen
This 5-day sesshin (Zen retreat) will be led by Zen master Daizan Skinner.
Find out more »December 2023
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 »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 »December 2024
Rohatsu all-night meditation
All-night meditation in memory of the Buddha's enlightenment.
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