A journey of the heart – with Julian Daizan Skinner
Daizan is a Rinzai Zen Master who trained in Japan, before returning to the UK and going on walking pilgrimage, starting right here on the Isle of Wight.
On the Summer Solstice we will be at St Catherines Lighthouse in Niton to sit in meditation as the sun rises. Then we will hold a day of Zen in Fishbourne, which you are welcome to join in.
On this special anniversary day (15 years of Zenways) Daizan will share his story of his journey from the Zen temples in Japan to starting his journey and creating Zenways here in the UK.
He has written a number of books to help others with their own Zen journey, from ‘Practical Zen’ to ‘Rough Waking’, these wonderful guides point us in the right direction. Daizan shares some precious gems from his own practice to help us find our own hidden treasure and he will be able to share some precious moments with us during his visit.
Anne discovered Zenways (7 years after its creation) and trained to become Mindfulness and Meditation teacher with Daizan, before taking the Buddhist precepts on Zenways 10th anniversary, right here at St Catherines Lighthouse. Anne (Wato – Isle of Harmony) will share her journey of the heart, what brought her to Zen practice and to train in Zen yoga, before we practice Zen methods together.
Tuesday 21 June 2022
The day starts as the sun rises at St Catherines Lighthouse in Niton on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight. Join Daizan to sit in meditation on the sunrise of the summer solstice.
Later in the morning we will meet at the Woodland Retreat in Fishbourne to take part in:
- Dharma talk – a journey of the heart
- Dozen – moving meditation
- Zazen – sitting meditation
- Kinhin – walking meditation
- Poetry reading and creative expression
A guide to times:
- 10.30am – 12.30pm – Zen practice
- 12.30pm – 1.30pm – Bring lunch to share
- 1.30pm – 3.30pm – Walking, creating, writing poetry
Please note that parking is limited at the Woodland Retreat, so please share lifts or find alternative transport where you can.
For the meditation at sunrise you can just turn up – no need to book – but please book your place if you wish to attend the day of Zen. There is a booking fee to cover room hire and to hold your place, payable via Ko-fi, but please make a donation to Zenways for Daizan’s time and teaching. Thank you.
