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Kesa & Rakusu Sewing Session – at Shawbottom Farm near Leek in Staffordshire

19 September, 2024 – 22 September, 2024

This will be a Zen Practice session devoted to the sewing and repairing of Kesas and Rakasus Teacher: The sesshin will be led by Yashō Valérie Guéneau, a Zen Nun and Kesa sewing teacher. She has been practicing for 40 years and received Dharma Transmission from her master, Taiun J-P. Faure, in 2016.  She has […]

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IZAUK with Senior Zen Teacher Mokuho Guy Mercier – Crosby Hall (near Liverpool)

26 May, 2024 – 1 June, 2024

This is a week-long IZAUK Sesshin being led by Senior Zen Teacher Mokuho Guy Mercier at Crosby Hall (near Liverpool) This will be a 6 day sesshin including the opportunity to receive the precepts. This means to take refuge in the three treasures: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. This is also called “Bodhisattva Ordination”   – People […]

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IZAUK Sesshin in Sheringham Led by senior teacher Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure

2 February, 2024 – 5 February, 2024

IZAUK Sesshin in Sheringham Led by Senior teacher Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure About the Teacher: Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure, born in 1945, is the father of three children. He holds a PhD in physics and has been practising zazen since 1977.  He was ordained a monk by master Deshimaru in 1981. He created the Marrakech Dojo, then […]

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IZAUK sesshin with Zen Nun Maddie E Shin Parisio – Sheringham

9 November, 2023 – 12 November, 2023

Advance Notification IZAUK Zen Sesshin – Led by Zen Nun Maddie E Shin Parisio Maddie E Shin Parisio started to practice in 1996 and received bodhisattva ordination from Mokudo Shogen Jean Baby in 1998. She lived as a permanent resident at La Gendronnière for one year from 2006 to 2007 where she became a disciple […]

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IZAUK Sesshin with Zen Teacher Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure – Buxton

28 May, 2023 – 3 June, 2023

IZAUK Zen Sesshin – Led by Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure – 28May – 3 June About the Teacher: Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure, born 1945, is the father of three children. He holds a PhD in physics and has been practising zazen since 1977. He was  ordained a monk by Master Deshimaru in 1981. He created the Marrakech […]

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Wells Zen Day

29 April, 2023 07:30 to 18:30

This will be a full day of Zen practice led by Zen Nun, Mokurei Jan Pearse Mokurei Jan Pearse began practising zazen with Nanshin Nancy Amphoux in 1990. She received nun ordination in 1996 from Shogen Jean Baby and now follows Mokuho Guy Mercier who she has known since 1993. Jan is responsible for Hokkai […]

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IZAUK Sesshin with Senior Teacher Mokuho Guy Mercier – Sheringham YHA

3 February, 2023 – 6 February, 2023

This will be a 2.5 day sesshin at Sheringham YHA in Norfolk led by Senior Teacher Guy Mokuho Mercier The sesshin will include a precepts ceremony for specific sangha members who have for some time been preparing for ordination Teacher: Guy Mokuho Mercier began practising zazen with Master Taisen Deshimaru in 1973, becoming his disciple […]

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Weekend Sesshin led by Senior Teacher Guy Mokuho Mercier at Bristol

17 December, 2022 – 18 December, 2022 08:30 - 21:00 Saturday; 08:30-13:00 Sunday
Weekend sesshin

Senior Teacher Guy Mokuho Mercier will lead this sesshin at Bristol Zen Dojo Full details and a registration form are available on the Zen Bristol website. There are limited places available, so early booking is advised More information…  (opens in a new window)

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IZAUK Sesshin with Zen Teacher Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure in Sheringham, Norfolk

10 November, 2022 – 13 November, 2022

IZAUK Zen Sesshin – Led by Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure – 10th – 13th November 2022, Sheringham Norfolk About the Teacher: Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure, born 1945, is the father of three children. He holds a PhD in physics and has been practising zazen since 1977. He was  ordained a monk by Master Deshimaru in 1981. He […]

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Rakusu and Kesa Sewing / Calligraphy Session at the Gateway Centre in Ashbourne

22 September, 2022 – 25 September, 2022 arrive: 5pm, depart: around 3:30pm

Rakusu/Kesa Sewing and Calligraphy Session at the Gateway Centre in Ashbourne This will be a Zen practice session devoted to the sewing and repairing of Kesas and rakusus with parallel workshops on Japanese Calligraphy / Shodo Teacher: The session will be led by Maddie E Shin Parisio.  Maddie received bodhisattva ordination from Mokudo Shogen Jean […]

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Women’s Sesshin : 24–26 June 2022, Peterborough

24 June, 2022 – 26 June, 2022

Women of the Way Zen – WOMEN’S SESSHIN 24–26 June 2022 The Stibbington Centre, Peterborough led by senior nuns of the sangha Costs: £100 Unwaged £120 Low waged £140 Recommended Arrival: Friday evening Departure: Sunday late afternoon Numbers are limited to allow one bedroom per person. To reserve a place or for more details contact […]

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IZAUK sesshin with Guy Mokuho Mercier | 4-7 February 2022

4 February, 2022 – 7 February, 2022

This will be a 2.5 day sesshin at Sheringham YHA in Norfolk led by Senior Teacher Guy Mokuho Mercier The sesshin will include a precepts ceremony for specific sangha members who have for some time been preparing for ordination Sesshin Leader: Guy Mokuho Mercier began practising zazen with Master Taisen Deshimaru in 1973, becoming his […]

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IZAUK sesshin with Mokurei Jan Pearse | 19-22 November 2021

19 November, 2021 – 22 November, 2021

This will be a 2.5 day sesshin at Sheringham YHA in Norfolk led by Zen Nun, Mokurei Jan Pearse Mokurei Jan Pearse began practising zazen with Nanshin Nancy Amphoux in 1990. She received nun ordination in 1996 from Shogen Jean Baby and now follows Mokuho Guy Mercier who she has known since 1993. Jan is […]

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