The story conveys the birth of Zen Buddhism in a moment of pure silence. The legendary history of Buddhism is rooted in its origin story, the Flower Sermon. Since then, Zen meditation practices have spread throughout communities and retreat centers globally. In Japan, the Ch’an tradition fully developed into Zen Buddhism. In the 1200s, Dōgen, a Japanese monk, took the tradition back to his homeland. There, where it was known as Ch’an, traditional Buddhism gained elements of Taoist philosophy-particularly its focus on simplicity. From its origins in India, the Buddhist tradition traveled to China about 1,000 years later.
The roots of Zen Buddhism extend to the 5th century BCE and the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Buddha. He is a Zen priest in the White Plum lineage of Soto Zen who teaches loving-kindness, mindfulness, and shikan-taza meditation, and leads local events.The history of Zen Buddhism contains both literal elements and legend. Jitei White, Buddhist monk and peace pilgrim. Zen Buddhist meditation under the guidance of Rev. The Rolling Tide Sangha is part of the UK Community of Interbeing which follows the mindfulness practice and teachings of Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. It currently meets online on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 7.20–9.20pm.
The group maintains regular contact with him through email, watching / listening to his teachings, group Skype discussions and yearly retreats in the UK. Its guiding teacher is Flint Sparks, Soto Zen priest, and resident teacher at Appamada, Austin, Texas. This Zen practice group draws on Buddha’s teachings, psychotherapy, and mindfulness practice.
The group is affiliated to Order of Buddhist Contemplatives Zen lineage, having close links to Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey.Įmail: Nothing Missing Zen Practice Group Meetings on Mondays 7.30–9.30pm at The Friends Meeting House, and introductory meditation instruction offered online most Mondays at 6.30pm. Serene reflection / silent illumination is the Zen tradition’s main meditation practice, also known as Zazen. The Kadampa tradition was originally founded in Tibet by Buddhist Master Atisha and promoted widely there by Je Tsonkhapa and his followers.Įmail: Lancaster Serene Reflection Meditation Group (Soto Zen) The Centre is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition, a Mahayana Buddhist tradition founded by Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The descriptions are for information only and not intended to endorse any particular group. By visiting their meetings you can see if their practice and style resonates for you. Paul Taylor, Chaplaincy Buddhist Advisor: 07963 369076 / Buddhist groups in LancasterĮach of the following groups welcomes newcomers and offers introductions to meditation and Buddhism practice either in person or online. Intro meditation instruction for first timers from 4.40–5pm before each regular meeting.įor further information, email or search ‘Zen Meditation’ via LibCal. Wednesdays in term time from 5–6.15pm in the Chaplaincy Centre Quiet Room. We meditate and usually there is a short talk on practice to help us deepen our appreciation and how it can be applied in daily life. Please respect the social distancing needs of users. If you use it, check it is closed when leaving the room. It is open to anyone wishing to use it to follow their personal meditation practice.Ī skylight opens for ventilation using a switch on the right-hand wall when you enter, using the top part of switch to open, the bottom part to close. It includes a Thangka of the Buddha painted by students for the 30th Anniversary of the Centre.
The Buddhist Meditation Room is upstairs in the Chaplaincy Centre.
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