Welcome to the website for the london zen groups
London zen groups meet regularly to practice zazen - the core practice in the Soto Zen tradition.
Zazen is a form of meditation - it is wholehearted upright sitting. We sit as the Buddha sat, silent and still in the calm posture of awakening.
Beginners are always welcome! See Introductions for more information.
"Like the little stream
Making its way through the mossy crevices
I too quietly turn clear and transparent."
~ Ryokan
Schedule
| Location | Time | Introductions | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | London Bridge | 1930 | 1900 | Alex - 020 7582 0794 |
| Wednesday | Highbury & Islington | 0700 | - | Anette - 020 8613 9169 |
| Thursday | Highbury & Islington | 1930 | 1900 | |
| Friday | Highbury & Islington | 0700 | - | |
| Sunday | Highbury & Islington | 0900 | - | |
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for zazen |
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Announcements
- There is a Sesshin coming up - 21st - 23rd Nov in Sheringham, Norfolk - A Sesshin (Zen Retreat) is an excellent opportunity for anybody dive into zen practise with the guidance of one of our senior dharma teachers (in this case Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure, Abbot of Kanshoji Temple). Everybody is welcome and encouraged to attend Click here for more information.
- On Monday Evening - November 24th - there will be a talk given by Zen Teacher Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure at the University of London Buddhist Union - Click for more information
- Samu Saturday! 29 November - 1445 A time to pull together with your sangha - practise some zazen - then help with some much needed chores! Click for more information
- Zen Teacher Mokuho Guy Mercier will be directing zazen at the North London dojo on the evening of Thursday 4th Dec and the morning of Friday 5th December!
- 5 - 7 December - There will be a weekend of Zazen practice at the Bristol Dojo with Zen Teacher Mokuho Guy Mercier - Guy will also be directing Zazen at the North London dojo Thursday Evening 4th Dec and Friday morning 5th Dec.