RSS Builder by B!Soft Liverpool Zen Group http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/ Announcements and updates for the Liverpool Zen Group. We are a meditation group in the Zen Buddhist lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi, based in Liverpool, UK. en-gb Liverpool Zen Group http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/ http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/rss/rsslogo.gif 100 100 Wednesday Evenings moved to The Dojo Tue, 7 Aug 2007 13:50:09 +0100 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/ind-cont.html Announcement We are moving back to the larger space at The Dojo for our Wednesday sessions, which have become slightly unmanageable at the Blackburne Terrace zendo.

This takes effect from Wednesday 8 August until further notice, but please note this only effects the Wednesday evening sessions - all other meetings will still be held at Blackburne Terrace, and the zendo there has moved to the first floor.

]]> Changes to beginners' Introductory sessions Tue, 7 Aug 2007 13:45:36 +0100 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/zazen-beginners.html Announcement With the move back to The Dojo on Wednesday evenings, we're taking the opportunity to extend the intro sessions that we run for first-time attenders. The intro sessions will still be on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of the month, but you are asked to arrive by 6.40pm. The session has been extended to run for approx. 45 minutes, after which beginners will join the rest of the group for the second sitting, the service and dharma talk.

]]> Chester sesshin fully booked Fri, 6 Jul 2007 09:25:20 +0100 Chester sesshin almost full Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:07:50 +0100 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/events.html#chester07 Reminder There are only two places left for the Chester sesshin running from 29 July to 3 August - if you haven't booked, this is your last chance!

]]> July Zazenkai Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:35:32 +0100 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/events.html#zkai_07-07 Event The July Zazenkai will be on the theme of "the Sangha, its strength and sound practice".

This Zazenkai will be lead by Andy Scott and Miranda Forward. To book, please email Paul Evans at paul.evans@liverpool-zen.org.uk.

The cost for the day is £15, which includes a light vegan lunch. For more details on our monthly practice days, see the Zazenkai page.

]]> Friday Mornings Thu, 7 Jun 2007 02:39:31 +0100 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/zazen-sch.html http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/zazen-sch.html June Zazenkai Sat, 2 Jun 2007 14:26:40 +0100 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/events.html#zkai_06-07 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/events.html#zkai_06-07 Event The June Zazenkai will be on the theme of "Reflection on the Three Pure Precepts in daily life and practice". The Three Pure Precepts, which are taken along with the Three Refuges and the Ten Grave Precepts during the Jukai ceremony, but the import of these three precepts extends throughout our lives and our practice.

The Three Pure Precepts are:

Do not commit evil
Do good
Do good for others

This Zazenkai will be lead by John Kenworthy and Alasdair Gordon-Finlayson. If you are thinking of attending, please email Paul Evans (paul.evans@liverpool-zen.org.uk) to register.

The cost for the day is £15, which includes a light vegan lunch. For more details on our monthly practice days, see the Zazenkai page.

]]> Library Catalogue Wed, 9 May 2007 14:43:02 +0100 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/links-lib.html http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/links-lib.html Update Improvements have been made to the LZG Library catalogue - you can now see a random selection of book covers on the library page to inspire your next loan!

]]> May Zazenkai Mon, 14 May 2007 13:43:20 +0100 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/events-zkai.html http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/events-zkai.html Event 19 May, Blackburne Terrace

Our first zazenkai will be held on 19th May 2007 at the Zen Centre on Blackburne Terrace. Please see the Zazenkai page for more details and a schedule for the day.

The May Zazenkai will be lead by Paul Evans and Ron Bell. Please register by emailing Paul at paul.evans@liverpool-zen.org.uk if you intend to come.

]]> Service practice on 17 May Tue, 1 May 2007 13:35:31 +0100 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/events.html#servprac http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/events.html#servprac Event 6.30pm Thursday 17 May, Blackburne Terrace

We'll be going over all aspects of form and ritual to give people a chance to learn the correct way to do things in the zendo during zazen and during service.

There are no costs associated with this event - if you are able to, you are strongly encouraged to attend. This applies to both relatively newer as well as more experienced practitioners. Please try to arrive at 6.30 sharp (no need for robes etc, not a dress rehearsal!).

]]> Wednesday introductory sessions Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:39:09 +0100 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/zazen-sch.html http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/zazen-sch.html Update Introductory sessions for first-timers now run every 2nd & 4th Wednesday rather than every Wednesday. Please see the zazen schedule for more details on our beginners' classes.

]]> Chester Retreat with Ken Jones & David Scott Hoshi Thu, 1 Mar 2007 14:18:04 +0100 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/events.html#chester07 http://www.liverpool-zen.org.uk/events.html#chester07 Event 29 July - 3 August 2007, Chester Cathedral Retreat House
To study Buddhism is to study the self — Dōgen
So the subject of this retreat will be YOU and the taste of liberation.

Open to all with the courage to turn suffering inside out.

Details:

Cost: £190 (£150 unwaged) - full time only
To book: Send 50% non-refundable deposit and SAE to Jez Lovekin (jezlovekin@btinternet.com or 01974 282686):

Llwyndrain
Pontrhydygroes
YSTRAD MEURIG SY25 6DP

Please note that both this year's Crosby and Chester retreats were booked up by two weeks of their respective start dates so do book early.

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