StoneWater Zen Sangha is entirely self-supporting and relies on the money, energy and time given by its members – local and across the UK. Members give their time freely, including Keizan Roshi.
The Sangha is supported by a registered charity The StoneWater Zen Centre Trust (No. 289863) which was created to promote the understanding and practice of Zen Buddhism. In practical terms this means that the Trust:
- Supports 9 teachers in White Plum lineage, headed by David Keizan Scott Roshi, who provide support for Zen Buddhism in UK, both to individuals & groups, and ensures growth of Maezumi Roshi’s and Tenshin Roshi’s lineage in the UK
- Has set up and runs StoneWater Zen Centre Liverpool offering 2 meditation sessions per week
- Runs StoneWater Zen Online Zendo allowing people from around the country to access Zen teachings and practice with 8 sessions a week.
- Supports StoneWater Zen Lakes Centre by offering residential retreats in the Lake District 8 weeks a year.
- Organises a residential retreat at Crosby each year for people from across the UK and beyond, with subsidised places for people on low incomes
- Provides instruction and advice for beginners to Zen meditation practice in Liverpool and beyond, both personally, by email and via online introduction sessions
- Supports and develops the Zen practice of experienced students from across the UK, both personally and by email
- Supports Zen groups across UK including London (2 groups), Northamptonshire, Kent, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Sussex and Derbyshire and also a group in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Supports Zen Buddhism in UK (and beyond) through our website offering advice & support to individuals & groups
- Makes & provides meditation equipment e.g. mats & cushions to associated groups
- Offers outreach work including talks & meditation sessions for school students & conferences, supports practitioners working in prisons, and is developing contacts with local community projects in Liverpool
- Represents Zen Buddhism at multifaith events in Merseyside & across UK