Welcome to the website for the London Soto Zen Groups
London zen groups meet regularly to practise zazen - the core practice in the Soto Zen tradition. We are affiliated to the International Zen Association founded by Master Taisen Deshimaru.
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! Please plan on attending a brief introduction when you come for the first time. You can see when and where introductions are offered on the schedule below:
See Participate/Join In for more information.
"In the experience of total trust and confidence, nothing resists.
In the experience of nothing resisting, is harmony and freedom."
~ Nan Shin Nancy Amphoux
Announcements
- No more Mondays at Warren Street - WE NOW SIT MONDAY MORNINGS AT CALEDONIAN ROAD - Tuesday mornings continue at Warren Street
- We will have a 1/2 day of zazen at Caledonian road dojo on Saturday Morning April 27th starting at 9am and going till 1pm - 2 periods of zazen followed by a 'bring-and-share' lunch - more information on the calendar of events.
- Don't forget the regular kesa and rauksu sewing that takes place at the Caledonian Road Dojo - if you're sewing - check the calendar of events for the next dates.
- Please sign up for the mailing list to be notified immediately of any last-minute or scheduling changes
Regular Zazen Schedule
| Location | Introductions start at: | Zazen starts at: | Ends: | Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Caledonian Road | - | 07.00 | 08.10 | Lana - 020 7993 9012 |
| Monday | London Bridge | 19.00 | 19.30 | 21.00 | Alex - 020 7582 0794 |
| Tuesday | Warren Street | - | 07.00 | 08.10 | |
| Wednesday | Caledonian Road | - | 07.00 | 08.10 | Lana - 020 7993 9012 |
| Thursday | Crofton Park | - | 07.00 | 08.10 | Anette - 020 8699 4753 |
| Thursday | Caledonian Road | 19.00 | 19.30 | 21.00 | |
| Friday | Caledonian Road | - | 07.00 | 08.10 | |
| Saturday | Caledonian Road | 17.00 | 17.30 | 18.50 | |
| Sunday | Caledonian Road | - | 09.00 | 10.30 | |
Please arrive at least 10 or 15 minutes early for zazen Note: remember that the London Bridge Group does not meet on Bank Holiday Mondays |
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