Down through the centuries, the deeper practices and teachings of Zen have been shrouded in secrecy. Now, Julian
Daizan Skinner, with eighteen years of monastery practice and study with many masters, brings you these teachings
in a unique new system specially adapted to be a powerfully life-transforming path for people living with the
challenges of the modern world.
February 6th, 2010
We have a fastrack Zenways Yoga Teacher Training Course running from 3rd – 17th April at the Beacon Centre in Devon. There’s more information on the sidebar – “Could You Become a Yoga Teacher.” If you register before February 28th there’s a £300 earlybird discount.

Former student, Mila Clement-Horton said, “I learned more about how to teach in two weeks than I did in five years university teacher training.” You’ll also take your yoga up to a whole new level and have a lot of time. It’s very intensive and also very transformative. So many students have considered it life-changing.
There’s an earlybird discount of £300 for students who register before 28th February. If you’re considering taking the plunge, drop me a note at
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February 3rd, 2010
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January 24th, 2010
Morning sanzen
The Master is waiting in the garden,
adorned by mischievous snowflakes.
He sits as still as a great mountain:
so his ancestors did,
and his descendants will.
A deep bow –
a swift, ephemeral exchange
and snowflakes stop in midair.
A deep bow –
the immortal ritual is accomplished and gone,
the garden is transformed by the fallen snow.
***
Another winter day
A grey morning mists my eyelashes
Red fruits hanging on bare branches
Glitter festively through droplets
***
New Year’s Eve
Strong wind dispersed the rain clouds
A full moon coasts across clear sky
Tantalisingly high.
***
New Year’s Day
Still winter but pale blue sky
Whispers the promise of spring soon to come,
When I can wander, carefree and light
Hearing the enchanted flute notes
Under familiar stars.
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