Upcoming events

For details of our regular meditation schedule, see the "meditation times" section and for details of monthly zen practice days, see the Zazenkai page. Note that regular meditation sessions may be suspended when the LZG is hosting a sesshin, as we usually take all our mats and cushions to the event!

For other events hosted by groups in the White Plum Sanhga, see the WPS UK website. For other Buddhist events in Merseyside, consult the MerseyBuddhists website.

Events are usually announced by email before they are posted on this site. If you would like to be added to the White Plum Sangha UK mailing list, please subscribe here (link fixed!).

Beginners' event - "Zen Meditation for Beginners"

14th & 21st June 2008, Blackburne Terrace

We will be holding a short course for people who are either completely new to Zen practice or who have not been practicing for very long. It will run from 9.30am to 4.30pm on two consecutive Saturdays in February. The course will be led by Paul Evans and Andy Scott, both experienced Zen practitioners, and will cover both the essentials of Zen meditation and some basic Buddhist teachings.

Download the flyer (PDF document, 150k) and distribute it at will!

Cost: Ł25 for both days (includes zazenkai fee for second Saturday) including vegetarian lunches.

To book & for further information: Call either Andy (0151 722 7475) or Paul (07835 736 898), or email Paul ().

Zazenkai June 2008

9.00am-6.00pm Saturday 21st June, Blackburne Terrace

The June Zazenkai will be led by Paul Evans and Andy Scott - we will be joined by the participants on the Beginners' Course for this day. Ł15 (Ł10 concessions) including lunch as usual, for people on the Beginner's Course this is included in the cost listed above.

Please book (Zazenkai only) by visiting the Zazenkai page - more details on our Zazenkai schedule can be found there.

Crosby Hall Sesshin with Tenshin Fletcher Roshi and David Scott Hoshi

Sunday 24 to Saturday 30 August 2008, Crosby Hall

Who needs the confirmation of somebody on the outside? You don’t! See into this vast empty life. It’s not about being concerned about a reward or appearing in a certain way or having your life be a nice little life. It’s about seeing the tremendous depth of one’s own existence.

The schedule will be one of traditional Zen training with sitting and walking meditation, private interviews and dharma talks. Crosby Hall Educational Trust is a purpose built centre in the grounds of a stately home in the countryside near Liverpool. The owner has kindly given permission to walk in the grounds. Meals will be vegetarian. Places are limited.

This fifteenth annual UK retreat will be suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. It is a great opportunity to begin or renew training with a Zen master from a genuine and traditional lineage.

Cost: All inclusive for the full 6 days Ł230 (Unwaged Ł180, limited places; Private pension Ł200). Daily rate: Ł40 (Unwaged Ł30). Preference will be given to those booking the full retreat.

To book: 50% non-refundable deposit in advance by cheque to "Dr D L Scott" in an envelope marked "road" or "rail" depending on how you plan travel to:

Jez Lovekin
Llwyndrain
Pontrhydygroes
YSTRAD MEURIG SY25 6DP

For more information, contact Jez Lovekin by email at jezlovekin@btinternet.com or by phone on 01974 282686, or download the A4 poster here (PDF format). Please note that both the Crosby and Chester retreats of 2006 were booked up by two weeks of their respective start dates so do book early.

Click here for archived lists of previous events.