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.
"The water is clear to the very bottom;
The pearl gleams naturally, without need of cutting and polishing."
~ Zen Master Keizan Jokin from the Denkoroku
Schedule
| Location | Time | Introductions | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | London Bridge | 1930 | 1900 | Alex - 020 7582 0794 |
| Wednesday | Highbury & Islington | 0700 | - | Anette - 020 8699 4753 |
| 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
- Taiun Jean-Pierre Faure will be directing Zazen at South London (London Bridge) on the evening of Monday 8th February
- There are lots of nearby and national practice opportunities coming up! check the Calendar of Events for more information !
- We've started serving gen mai (brown rice soup/porridge) after zazen on Friday mornings. Bring your own bowl if you have one, otherwise, we've got extra oryoki sets to lend. Participation is £1.
- Regular rakusu and kesa sewing sessions are being offered in London, Contact Lana for more information.