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
October 2021
Inaugural teaching and Hossen-shiki (dharma combat) ceremony
You are invited to Sean Rinryu Collins' 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, Rinryu will formally be at the start of his career as a Zen teacher.
Find out more »November 2021
Write Practice Day
For those interested in writing and Zen. On this day-retreat we’ll be meditating, reading and writing together – exploring writing as a Zen way. With author, creative writing teacher and Zen practitioner Dr. Livi Michael.
Find out more »Sesshin (5-day retreat) – Mirror Zen
This 5-day sesshin (Zen retreat) will be led by Zen master Daizan Skinner.
Find out more »Sesshin (5-day retreat) – Mirror Zen
This 5-day sesshin (Zen retreat) will be led by Zen master Daizan Skinner.
Find out more »December 2021
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 »January 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 »February 2022
Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training module 1-1 (non-residential)
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.
Find out more »March 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 »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 »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
Annual Zenways Family Gathering
An opportunity for the Zenways sangha (community), including teachers and Zen students, to come together and discuss how we move forward with our teaching and practice, pool resources, network, and simply touch base with each other.
Find out more »September 2022
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 »December 2022
Breakthrough to Zen Retreat
**Reatreat postponed because of Corona Virus**
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.
Rohatsu all-night meditation
All-night meditation in memory of the Buddha's enlightenment.
Find out more »
