Retreats and other events
Below is a list of upcoming events. If you are considering coming on retreat with us, please also read "About retreats" and "Retreat etiquette" for more information.
NOTES for 2013 - There will also be Retreats to the City (Wed- Sat) in May and September but the exact dates are not yet fixed. The annual autumn sesshin with Keizan Sensei and Tenshin Roshi is being arranged and dates wil be posted as soon as confirmed.
To secure your place on any retreat please send a cheque for 50% of the suggested donation. Details of who to send it to and so reserve a place are given in the details for each retreat. Regretfully, this donation is non refundable if you cancel your booking within 28 days of the start of the retreat.
Retreat to the City ⇒
You are invited to join us for another city based retreat at the Stonewater Zen Centre, Liverpool. Participants will be resident at the Centre and will join with Keizan Sensei and other members of the Liverpool sangha at the regular morning and evening sittings.
The retreat will start on Wednesday evening by joining with the regular group sitting. The retreat will include working meditation, service, and dharma talks. There will also be several opportunities for interviews with Keizan Sensei.
To book, contact Jenny Best (details below).
For any other enquiries, please get in touch with John Suigen Kenworthy (suigen@blueyonder.co.uk).
| Venue: | StoneWater Zen Centre |
| Time: | Wed 22/5 @ 7.00pm to Sat 25/5 @ 12.30pm |
| Suggested donation: | £70 or £25 per day |
| Contact: | To Book - Jenny Best |
| Email address: | purplejenny52@gmail.com |
Zen Retreat at Ringsfield Hall in Suffolk ⇒
A retreat to be held in Suffolk with Keizan Sensei. The schedule will be one of traditional Zen training with sitting and walking meditation, private interviews and dharma talks. It is a great opportunity to begin or renew training with an experienced teacher in an authentic and traditional lineage.
The retreat is open to absolute beginners with optional introductory classes in Zen Form and Practice especially for newcomers. Meals will be vegetarian. Part time participants are welcome.
Venue: the lovely Ringsfield Hall, an eco centre with opportunity to walk in the grounds and woodland.
Website: www.ringsfield-hall.co.uk
To book: a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the fee is required in advance to secure your place. Booking as early as possible with a firm commitment enormously helps the organisation of the retreat. Please send a cheque payable to ‘Mountain Zen’ to Jan Koan Candy, No Hand Zen, Appt 3, 105 Queens Road,Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7PG
The nearest railway is Beccles, 4 miles away: www.ringsfield-hall.co.uk/Directions/Directions.htm.
Click this link to download the flyer - please distribute to anyone you think would be interested.

| Cost: | £200 (£170 concessions) Daily rate is £50 |
| Contact: | Janet Candy |
| Email address: | jancandy@sky.com |
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