Zen Meditation
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
“To practice zazen with a group is the most important thing for us – because this practice is the original way of life.” Shunryu Suzuki
Meet the Head Monk at his meditation temple in Japan, virtually, who will guide you through a Zazen experience. Join discussions afterwards if you wish, leave the session feeling calm, refreshed and connected.
Whether it is your first meditation, or you practise it regularly, let’s practicing breathing techniques, focus and engage in Zen meditation together. Our sessions are welcoming, relaxed and personalised to our members.
Wish to make a positive change? Part of your membership fee is donated to charities, including “NPO Temple Offerings Clubs” for children in need.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMMES
Zen Meditation
1 hour 15 mins. 12:00noon - 1:15pm (GSMT) Zoom session, 3 times monthly. £15 per session.
This refreshing experience is held both in Japanese and English.
£29 per month for 3 sessions for members. Find out Membership
*We also welcome enquiries for private sessions. Fill in the enquiry form at the bottom of this page and we will get back to you.
A Moment for Yourself Everyday
Enhance your meditation every time by lighting an authentic incense stick made by Shoyeido in Kyoto.
We have a selection of fragrance in keeping with seasonal changes, as well as the classics for all year round, with different lighting times to tailor to your own personal practice.
£49 or £65 per month for a daily incense, free attendance to online meditation (3times a month) and many more benefits! Find out more from Membership
Your Complete Meditation Kit £95/£99
Everything you need to engage with your meditation. This bundle provides inspirational guidance and essential support for your wellness journey. Kit includes:
Premium quality Zafu Meditation Cushion by Award Winning British desinger. It has a luxurious soft-touch velvet cover removable to allow machine washing. The inner is made from pure cotton and filled with 100% organic buckwheat hulls that can be add or remove to get perfect firmness for your individual needs.
Highest quality and most natural in the world Japanese Incense Sticks and complimentary accessories made by Shoyeido in Kyoto. With twelve generations of excellence.
A classic and one of the best modern books wrote on Zen philosophy, in Hardback.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Yoshiki-san（野田芳樹）, Vice Abbot at the Rinshouji Temple (林昌寺) in Japan, Rinzai-Zen school.
“Zazen is a sitting meditation of Buddhism. Beyond the distance, let's sit and be calm together. Please have a line of mind and breath with Zazen. We hope you can feel the joy of being "here and now”.”
＊Any age, gender, nationality, religion is welcomed. You can join and leave freely during sessions.
STRUCTURE OF THE PRACTICE
Waiting room open 5mins before
Greeting, updates, reflections and how to Zazen, 20mins
Zazen session, 20mins
Break, 5mins
Participants chat time, 20mins
Chanting sutra 5mins.
Sitting on a chair is OK. And Gazen (Zen in lying down position) is also OK, if you are receiving medical treatment.
Book Your Experience
The zoom links will be emailed to you directly.
Have a question?
We’d be happy to help. Please use the form to send your questions.