Crosby Sesshin – April 2022
Shukke Tokudo Ceremony
- Guro Shoshin Huby
- Chris Zensho Huby
- Giles Busshin Megginson
- Kamil Doshin Bartosik
Hoshi for Dorinda Genju Talbot and Sarah Kokai Thwaites
Helping Ukraine – a Message from Keizan Roshi
Sangha Posts
Ancestors – Clive Tenryu Lindley-Jones

Andy Lloyd’s favourite Zen books – ‘Everyday Zen’ and ‘Nothing Special’ by Charlotte Joko Beck
I often think of Zen books as something like the fourth treasure, combining with the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha treasures in a handy, go...Aspects of Buddhist practice I find problematic – Sarah Kokai Thwaites

‘Buddha meets Buddha in everyday life’ – Suigen Sensei
After an extended period of zazen such as a one or two day zazenkai or a full week sesshin, a familiar question often pops...The interplay of practice and daily life – Sarah Kokai Thwaites
I’ve found it quite difficult to think of a response to this question; how life and practice interplay isn’t something I spend time thinking...Where is the Dharma? Looking for the teaching on the cushion and in everyday life – Colin Shinjo Salmon

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We are a Zen Buddhist organisation in the lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi. StoneWater Zen Sangha has a traditional, authentic lineage and has been established in Liverpool for over fifteen years. The Sangha is growing and there are now groups across the UK.
The group is led by Dr David Keizan Scott Roshi and is affiliated to the White Plum Asanga.
We provide the facilities for traditional Zen training throughout the week. See our Liverpool schedule for details.
Every year we have two sesshin at Crosby Hall and regular retreats at our zendo in the Lake District. See our events page for details.
We are a warm and friendly group and beginners are always very welcome.
Mission Statement
StoneWater Zen Sangha is founded on the teachings of the Soto Zen tradition. Its aim is to promote and develop the practice and transmission of Zen Buddhism through meditation, study, precepts, Buddhist psychology and stewardship of meditation centres that are open to all regardless of gender, race or sexuality.
Our teachers and senior monks offer a regular weekly meditation schedule, several intensive retreats annually, and maintain city centre and rural training centres locally and nationally.
“It is our wish to promote compassion and understanding for life as it is.
May penetrating light dispel the darkness of ignorance.
May we realise the Buddha Way together.”
StoneWater Zen Centre Liverpool
We are located in Hope Street in the centre of Liverpool where we run a regular schedule of meditation and talks. Please click here for further details.