Glasgow Zen Group

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An independent group of Zen practitioners practicing in Glasgow, Scotland, UK and online [including daily morning meditation] within the broad Soto Zen tradition.

After tonight's sitting, Shōgen will explore some of the physical forms and movements used in and around zazen, especial...
09/06/2026

After tonight's sitting, Shōgen will explore some of the physical forms and movements used in and around zazen, especially in the Soto Zen context, and discuss whether they are relevant, or even practical, for our practice, especially for online zazen where we have constraints in our own practice space. Join our friendly and supportive sitting tonight to practice with us and find out more 🙏

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/zen-meditation-group-weekly-on-tuesdays-tickets-522044889317

The schedule on Tuesday evenings (UK time) is:
Zazen first sitting 7.00 -7.20pm
Kinhin walking meditation 7.20- 7.30
Zazen second sitting 7.30- 7.50
Okyō (Prostrations, Chanting), Talk & Questions 7.50 - 8.15pm

Feel free to arrive earlier (after 6.50pm), settle in, or ask about sitting and posture. Join for some or all parts of the evening, and no worries to turn on or off your camera as you are comfortable.

After tonight's zazen and okyō, Kokuu will give the final teisho on Sh*tou's Song of the Grass Roof Hermitage. What doe...
02/06/2026

After tonight's zazen and okyō, Kokuu will give the final teisho on Sh*tou's Song of the Grass Roof Hermitage. What does 'open your hands and walk innocent' mean? What is a 'skin bag' and what does it eat? Can living in a hut improve your social life? All of these questions and more may (or may not) be answered!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/zen-meditation-group-weekly-on-tuesdays-tickets-522044889317

The schedule on Tuesday evenings (UK time) is:
Zazen first sitting 7.00 -7.20pm
Kinhin walking meditation 7.20- 7.30
Zazen second sitting 7.30- 7.50
Okyō (Prostrations, Chanting), Talk & Questions 7.50 - 8.15pm

Feel free to arrive earlier (after 6.50pm), settle in, or ask about sitting and posture. Join for some or all parts of the evening, and no worries to turn on or off your camera as you are comfortable.

After tonight's zazen and okyō, Nick will lead a discussion about teachings that have inspired and encouraged our practi...
26/05/2026

After tonight's zazen and okyō, Nick will lead a discussion about teachings that have inspired and encouraged our practice. Join our friendly and supportive sitting tonight to practice with us and find out more 🙏

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/zen-meditation-group-weekly-on-tuesdays-tickets-771062628077

The schedule on Tuesday evenings (UK time) is:
Zazen first sitting 7.00 -7.20pm
Kinhin walking meditation 7.20- 7.30
Zazen second sitting 7.30- 7.50
Okyō (Prostrations, Chanting), Talk & Questions 7.50 - 8.15pm

Feel free to arrive earlier (after 6.50pm), settle in, or ask about sitting and posture. Join for some or all parts of the evening, and no worries to turn on or off your camera as you are comfortable.

John's kusen teaching: 413, All These LifetimesAll beings, all the time, are teaching you, are moving you further towar...
24/05/2026

John's kusen teaching: 413, All These Lifetimes

All beings, all the time, are teaching you, are moving you further towards your eventual Buddhahood. The world is not mud, but light.

Read the full teaching:
https://glasgowzengroup.com/413-all-these-lifetimes/

After tonight's zazen and okyō, Teishin will lead a discussion about lineage and what it has to do with her as a lay per...
19/05/2026

After tonight's zazen and okyō, Teishin will lead a discussion about lineage and what it has to do with her as a lay person. Join our friendly and supportive sitting tonight to practice with us and find out more 🙏

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/zen-meditation-group-weekly-on-tuesdays-tickets-771062628077

The schedule on Tuesday evenings (UK time) is:
Zazen first sitting 7.00 -7.20pm
Kinhin walking meditation 7.20- 7.30
Zazen second sitting 7.30- 7.50
Okyō (Prostrations, Chanting), Talk & Questions 7.50 - 8.15pm

Feel free to arrive earlier (after 6.50pm), settle in, or ask about sitting and posture. Join for some or all parts of the evening, and no worries to turn on or off your camera as you are comfortable.

After tonight's zazen and okyō, Shōgen will talk about the writing on the back of our rakusu robes, including the poetry...
12/05/2026

After tonight's zazen and okyō, Shōgen will talk about the writing on the back of our rakusu robes, including the poetry and zengo 禅語 (zen words), considering an example with lines from the Shōdōka 證道歌 Song of Enlightenment and discussing the poem. Join our friendly and supportive sitting tonight 🙏

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/zen-meditation-group-weekly-on-tuesdays-tickets-771062628077

The schedule on Tuesday evenings (UK time) is:
Zazen first sitting 7.00 -7.20pm
Kinhin walking meditation 7.20- 7.30
Zazen second sitting 7.30- 7.50
Okyō (Prostrations, Chanting), Talk & Questions 7.50 - 8.15pm

Feel free to arrive earlier (after 6.50pm), settle in, or ask about sitting and posture. Join for some or all parts of the evening, and no worries to turn on or off your camera as you are comfortable.

10/05/2026

What is meant by 'Dharma Position'?

Dharma Position is a crucial term in Dogen’s writings which translators often miss. What does it mean?

After tonight's zazen and okyō, Kokuu will be giving the sixth talk on Sh*tou's Song of the Grass Roof Hermitage. Join o...
05/05/2026

After tonight's zazen and okyō, Kokuu will be giving the sixth talk on Sh*tou's Song of the Grass Roof Hermitage. Join our friendly and supportive sitting tonight to practice with us in your own grass roof hut/living room 🙏

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/zen-meditation-group-weekly-on-tuesdays-tickets-771062628077

The schedule on Tuesday evenings (UK time) is:
Zazen first sitting 7.00 -7.20pm
Kinhin walking meditation 7.20- 7.30
Zazen second sitting 7.30- 7.50
Okyō (Prostrations, Chanting), Talk & Questions 7.50 - 8.15pm

Feel free to arrive earlier (after 6.50pm), settle in, or ask about sitting and posture. Join for some or all parts of the evening, and no worries to turn on or off your camera as you are comfortable.

On Saturday 9 May, 9.30-11.30am at The Wee Retreat, Glasgow, John Fraser will give an informal introduction to Zen medit...
03/05/2026

On Saturday 9 May, 9.30-11.30am at The Wee Retreat, Glasgow, John Fraser will give an informal introduction to Zen meditation, which will include practical instructions about how to meditate, a short meditation period, and a question and answer session. It's free. If you're interested, please email John at [email protected], or text him on 07545707751. This is an ideal introduction to participation in our weekly meditations at The Wee Retreat and online.

We're doing a free Introduction to Zen Meditation at The Wee Retreat, Glasgow on Saturday 9 May, 9.30-11.30am. For more ...
02/05/2026

We're doing a free Introduction to Zen Meditation at The Wee Retreat, Glasgow on Saturday 9 May, 9.30-11.30am. For more details email us at [email protected] or text 07545707751.

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The Wee Retreat, 2 Myrtle Park
Glasgow
G428UQ

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+447794325508

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