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Zazen practice day with Mokurei Jan Pearse in Nottingham

8 October, 2017 10:00 - 15:00

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 […]

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IZAUK Kesa/Rakusu Sewing Session with calligraphy – at Bilberry Hill with Zen Nun Françoise Kosen Laurent

21 September, 2017 – 24 September, 2017

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 […]

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Half Day of Zen Practice at Caledonian Road Dojo

24 June, 2017 08:00 - 13:45

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, […]

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IZAUK Sesshin at Crosby Hall with Zen Teacher Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure

28 May, 2017 – 2 June, 2017

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 […]

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Zen Practice Weekend in LONDON with Zen Teacher Mokuho Guy Mercier

8 April, 2017 – 9 April, 2017

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 […]

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Sunday half day Sitting in Nottingham with Zen Nun Mokurei Jan Pearse

19 March, 2017 10:00am - 1:00pm

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 […]

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Zen Day in SE London with Zen Teacher Hosetsu Laure Scemama

18 February, 2017 8:30am - 5:30pm

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 […]

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IZAUK Sesshin in Sheringham – with Zen Teacher Guy Mokuho Mercier

3 February, 2017 – 6 February, 2017

This will be a 2.5 day Zen Practice Retreat (Sesshin) In Sheringham, Norfolk Arrival:  Friday 3rd  February 2017 – late afternoon but by 7:30PM Departure: Monday  6th Feb – around 3pm (after lunch and samu) – 2017 (do plan to stay to help clear up, we can use the extra hands) Bring: Loose-fitting, dark clothing […]

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Zen Weekend with Zen Teacher Mokuho Guy Mercier In Bristol.

17 December, 2016 – 18 December, 2016

This is a weekend of practice at the Bristol Dojo with Zen teacher Guy Mokuho Mercier. Saturday 17th December: Day of practice, including Genmai breakfast, lunch and supper. Starting at 8.00am and finishing at 9.15pm The day will include a Mondo (question and answer session). Sunday 18th December: Half day of practice, including breakfast, starting […]

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IZAUK Sesshin with Zen Nun Moku Rei Jan Pearse at Bilberry Hill

10 November, 2016 – 13 November, 2016

This will be a 2.5 day sesshin at Bilberry Hill Centre (near Birmingham) to be led by Zen Nun Moku Rei Jan Pearse Start: Thursday, 10th November at about 6pm to eat at about 8pm Finish: Sunday 13th November after lunch and clean-up (around  3:00 pm – please plan on staying for clean-up – we […]

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Zen Day with Zen Monk Jifu Olivier Pressac in Brockley, SE London

29 October, 2016 8:30am - 5:30pm

A full day of Zen practice in SE London with Zen Monk Jifu Olivier Pressac Who? Olivier Jifu Pressac was ordained as a monk in 1993.  He is a disciple of Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure and a senior monk at the Kanshoji Zen Monastery in France. Where? St. Hilda’s Church Hall Courtrai Rd Brockley London SE23 […]

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Zen Nun Valérie Yashō Guéneau Directing zazen at Brockley zen group

26 September, 2016 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Zen Nun Valérie Yashō Guéneau will be directing zazen at the Brockley Zen group on Thursday morning 22nd September, Monday morning 26th September and Tuesday evening 27th September. Zen Nun Valérie Yashō Guéneau will be directing zazen at the Brockley Zen group on Thursday morning 22nd September, Monday morning 26th September and Tuesday evening 27th […]

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IZAUK Kesa/Rakusu Sewing Session with caligraphy – at Bilberry Hill with Zen Nun Valérie Yashō Guéneau

22 September, 2016 – 25 September, 2016

This will be a Zen Practice sesshin devoted to the sewing and repairing of kesas and rakusus to be led by Zen Nun Valérie Yashō Guéneau. There will also be Japanese Calligraphy workshops offered at this sesshin Rakusus are garments which are presented to people when they receive Bodhisattva ordination (also known as jukai or […]

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Half Day of Zen Practice at Caledonian Road dojo in London

30 April, 2016 08:00 - 13:30

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 12:00 – 13:15 zazen 13:15 – tidy up samu The day will consist of 2 periods of zazen, […]

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