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
November 2018
Zen Sesshin (7-day retreat) – 50th anniversary of Charles Berner’s Enlightenment Intensive
This 7-day sesshin (Zen retreat) will be led by Zen master Daizan Skinner to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Charles Berner's Enlightenment Intensive programme.
Find out more »4th Annual Zenways Gathering
An opportunity for those who've trained as teachers with Zenways to come together and discuss how we move forward with our teaching and practice, pool resources, network, and simply touch base with our fellow teachers.
Find out more »December 2018
1-day Zen retreat: Converging Streams – Soto and Rinzai Practice Together
Zen retreat day with Daizan Skinner Roshi focussing on the convergence of Rinzai and Soto Zen practice. We will explore the teachings of Zen master Keizan and the wonderful practice manual he wrote called Zazen Yojinki.
Find out more »3 day Intensive Zen retreat
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 »Rohatsu all-night meditation
All-night meditation in memory of the Buddha's enlightenment.
Find out more »February 2019
3 day Intensive Zen retreat
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 »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 »December 2019
Rohatsu all-night meditation
All-night meditation in memory of the Buddha's enlightenment.
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