WELCOME TO THE
Cloud Water Zen Centre
The aim of the Cloud Water Zen Centre is to provide a dedicated space where people can explore Zen Buddhist training and practice, right in the heart of Glasgow.
The Cloud Water Zen Centre was founded by members of the Zen Buddhist Society, a European Zen Buddhist organisation, which is based in Sweden. We are part of the Cloud-Water Sangha, a group of independent Zen Centres which has grown out of the work of Roshi Philip Kapleau and the Rochester Zen Centre. We meet weekly to practise zazen (Zen meditation), as well as holding regular weekend events including half and whole day zazen meetings, public talks, sesshin (intensive residential meditation retreats) and regular introductions for people interested in finding out more about Zen Buddhism.
News & Events
2026 sesshin dates
Dates and application forms for next year’s sesshins are now available in the Sesshin page. Check out the page if you’d like to find out more about this kind of event, or get in touch if you have any questions.
Holiday closure
The Zen Centre will be closed over the holidays from Monday 22nd December to Sunday 4th January. We will resume our regular schedule on Monday 5th January.
Introduction to Zen
We will have an Introduction to Zen on Saturday 17th January. This is a great way to learn about Zen practice and to try it out. Find out more and register your interest here.
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