This will be a 2.5 day sesshin at Sheringham YHA, Norfolk to be led by Zen Monk Seiho Chris Preist

Led by:

This sesshin will be led by Seiho Chris Priest who has been practising Zen at the Bristol Zen Dojo since 1989. He was introduced to the practice by Nancy Nanshin Amphoux, and ordained by Jean Shogen Baby in 1992. He continues to practice and teach under the guidance of his master, Guy Mokuho Mercier.

Arrival

  • Wednesday 20th November from 4.00pm
  • It is possible to arrive Thursday if necessary, but not later than that

Sesshin Details

  • Silent Day of Practice – Friday 22nd November
  • The Sesshin will finish at about 5.30pm on Saturday 23rd November
  • After the usual samu clear up, there will be a celebratory meal together
  • We hope to have an opportunity for people to share short performances – so please bring an instrument if you wish

Departure

  • Sunday 24th November before 10:00am

Venue

Sheringham Youth Hostel, Cremer’s Drift, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8HX

The Youth Hostel is situated off the A149 coast road in Sheringham behind St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, a 5 minute walk from the railway station.

How to get there

Take the train directly to Sheringham. Trains run from Norwich once an hour (www.greateranglia.co.uk).

National Express Coach and Megabus services both go to Norwich where you can take a bus or train to Sheringham.  Bus nos. 44, 44a, X44 and X40 run every 30 minutes.  See Sanders Coaches (www.sanderscoaches.com/timetables).

What to bring

  • Dark, loose-fitting clothes for zazen, and clothes for samu (work in the kitchen, cleaning or gardening).
  • A zafu and zafuton if you have one (some spares will be available).
  • Bowls and cutlery and cloths to wrap them in.  If possible, a set of three nesting bowls (oryoki) or one bowl and pickle dish.
  • Your own mug for drinks.

Cost

  • Recommended: Friends of IZAUK – £185 Non-members –  £205
  • Low wage: Friends of IZAUK – £160 Non-members – £180
  • Unwaged: Friends of IZAUK – £130 Non-members – £150

Those booking before 6th November with full payment or a deposit of £25 will receive a £20 discount on the above prices.

Please note that deposits are not normally refundable.

Other information / Bursary Fund:

For any other information please email the organiser Oli Lucas on info@zenbristol.co.uk

Don’t let finances stop you attending – Friends of IZAUK who need some financial assistance can apply for help from the IZAUK Bursary Fund – Contact John Callaghan at john@izauk.net.  All money in the Bursary Fund has been donated by other members.  Sometimes we can give, sometimes we may need to receive.

Registration

You must register in order to attend – if you have any difficulty with this form, please contact the organiser: adrian@izauk.net