This is a one-day practical workshop on How and why we chant the sutras. On fulfilling the role of Ino/Kokyo – the Chant Leader. Workshop led by Zen Nun, Hōsei Lana Berrington, from the North London dojo. The day will begin and end with zazen, workshops in morning and afternoon will deal with sutra chanting […]
A day of zazen meditation and zen teachings led by Mokurei Jan Pearse, a senior nun from the British Sangha. She began practicing with Nanshin Nancy Amphoux in 1990 and was ordained as a nun in 1996 by Shogen Jean Baby. She is the responsible of the Wells-next-the Sea Zen Group which she started in […]
This is a half day of Zen practice in Brighton, led by Zen Monk, Seiho Chris Preist This event will include a talk and an informal Q&A session. And of course, a break for coffee and cake. Where?: Studio iO, 3 Queens Place, London Road, Brighton BN1 4JY Please wear loose, dark, clothing This event […]
This is a morning of Zen Practice to be held at the Caledonian road dojo Start: 8:00am 8:00 – 9:30 zazen + ceremony 9:30 – 10:00 breakfast – oryoki 10:00-10:45 coffee/tea and biscuits 11:00 – 12:00 talk/discussion 12:15 – 13:30 zazen 13:30 – tidy up samu The day will consist of 2 periods of zazen, […]
This will be a 2.5 day Zen Practice Retreat (Sesshin) at Burwell House (Near Newmarket and Cambridge) to be led by Senior Teacher, Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure About the Teacher: Taiun Jean-Pierre-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 […]
This will be a weekend of Zen practice in the Bristol dojo with Zen Teacher Mokuho Mercier. About The Teacher: Guy Mokuho Mercier began practising zazen with Master Taisen Deshimaru in 1973, becoming his disciple in March of 1976 after receiving ordination as a monk. After Master Deshimaru’s death in 1982, he remained active in […]
This will be a 2.5 day sesshin at Bilberry Hill Centre (near Birmingham) Start: Thursday, 2nd November at about 6pm to eat at about 8pm Finish: Sunday 5th November after lunch and clean-up (around 3:00 pm – please plan on staying for clean-up – we need your assistance) Led By: Seiho Chris Preist is a […]
This is a Half Day of Zen Practice in Brighton When? Sunday 15th October 9AM – 1:30PM (Please arrive by 8:50am) Where? Studio iO 3 Queens Place London Road Brighton BN1 4JY This event will include a break for coffee and cake. Please wear dark loose clothing To cover expenses we are asking for £7 […]
A day of zazen meditation practice and teaching led by Zen nun Mokurei Jan Pearse at the Arnold Zendo, Nottingham. Mokurei Jan Pearse: Jan is a senior nun from the British Sangha. She began practicing with Nanshin Nancy Amphoux in 1990 and was ordained as a nun in 1996 by Shogen Jean Baby. She is […]
This will be a Zen Practice sesshin devoted to the sewing and repairing of kesas and rakusus to be led by Zen Nun Françoise Kosen Laurent There will also be Japanese Calligraphy workshops offered at this sesshin Sewing Rakusus are garments which are presented to people when they receive Bodhisattva ordination (also known as jukai […]
This is a morning of Zen Practice to be held at the Caledonian road dojo Start: 8:00am 8:00 – 9:30 zazen + ceremony 9:30 – 10:00 breakfast – oryoki 10:00-10:45 coffee/tea and biscuits 11:00 – 12:00 talk/discussion 12:15 – 13:30 zazen 13:30 – tidy up samu The day will consist of 2 periods of zazen, […]
This will be a 6 day sesshin at Crosby Hall, near Liverpool with Senior Zen Teacher Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure. This sesshin will take place over 6 days and will include teisho, training and sewing. There will be ordinations during this sesshin. To be ordained means to take refuge in the Three Treasures: Buddha, Dharma and […]
This will be a weekend (1.5 days) of Zazen Practice with Zen Teacher Guy Mokuho Mercier Saturday 8:30am – 6:30pm The Aubert Court Community Centre, Avenell road, London N5 1BL Located at the back of a council estate off Avenell Road, 5 minutes walk from the Arsenal Tube Station (Piccadilly line). Several local bus routes […]
This is a 1/2 day of Zazen practice with Zen nun Mokurei Jan Pearse to mark the official opening of the Nottingham Zen Group When: 19th March 2017 10.00 – 13.00 Where : Arnold Zendo in Nottingham Who: Mokurei Jan Pearse was ordained by Jean Baby, a disciple of Master Deshimaru, and has practiced Zazen […]
A full day of Zen practice in SE London with Zen Teacher Hosetsu Laure Scemama. Please Bring a zafu if you have one and oryoki (bowls and cutlery) for the meal It is possible to organise introductions for beginners – newcomers are welcome Where? St. Hilda’s Church Hall Courtrai Rd Brockley London SE23 1SL Local […]