Women of the Way Zen : WOMEN’S SESSHIN.
14 July 2023 – 17 July 2023.
2.5-day sesshin – The Stibbington Centre, Peterborough.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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)

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bristol Rakusu Sewing Workshop and Zen Half-Day, with Maddie E Shin Parisio 24-26 Sept 2021 We are pleased to be hosting Maddie E Shin Parisio at Bristol Zen Dojo on the weekend of rakusu sewing and Zen practice. On Saturday, she will lead a sewing workshop, for those interested in learning the practice of Rakusu […]

This will be a Zoom-based weekend sesshin for experienced members of the UK sangha. It is not suitable for complete beginners – please consult your Head of Dojo if you are unsure about this To take part you will need: a mobile phone, tablet or computer a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed a […]

A full day of online zazen, celebrating the anniversary of the foundation of the  Tenborin Association**, Lanau Zen Centre, France – the base for Senior Teacher Guy Mokuho Mercier. We will re-broadcast this Lanau Zoom event on a dedicated MIXLR channel, with English translation of Guy Mokuho Mercier’s kusen One of the scheduled afternoon zazen […]

Led by: Seiho Chris Preist Seiho Chris Preist is a senior monk from the British Sangha. Chris began practice with Nanshin Nancy Amphoux in 1989 and was ordained as a monk in 1992 by Shogen Jean Baby. He is co-director of Bristol Zen Dojo and the author of a large number of recorded talks, which can be […]

This is an (online) event for WOMEN of the sangha with Guest Speaker: Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei What: Women in our sangha are invited to hear Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei teach ‘An Evening Entering the Poetry of the First Buddhist Women.’ “The Therigatha are a collection of poems by the first Buddhist women ordained at […]