"Zen in its essence is the art of seeing into the nature of one´s own being, and it points the way from bondage to freedom. By making us drink right from the fountain of life it liberates us from all the yokes under which we finite beings are usually suffering in this world." D.T. Suzuki
In the Zen school, Rohatsu – the anniversary of the Buddha’s Enlightenment is traditionally celebrated in early December by meditating through the night to the dawn. It is said that the Buddha sat down beneath the Bodhi tree and made the great resolve, “Though only my bones and sinews remain and my skin and flesh [...]
December 2011, Diary Date, Diary Events, General News, In the UK, Retreats27th December 2011 – 3rd January 2012. We’ll be at Gaunts House, a beautiful and comfortable retreat centre in Dorset. More information about the venue here http://www.gauntshouse.com/Venue#accomodation. Enquire about the special earlybird price for course fees at £1160 and full-board accommodation at £67 per day. There are a maximum of just sixteen places available, so you’ll need [...]
December 2011, Diary Date, Diary Events, In the UK, Meditation Training, Teacher Training