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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
Intro to Zen
We will have an Introduction to Zen on Saturday 22nd August. This is a great way to find out more about Zen practice and to try it out. Find out more and register your interest here.
Zazenkai / Founder’s day
On Sunday 23rd August we will hold an all-day sitting in celebration of Founder’s day – an occasion to remember Roshi Philip Kapleau, founder of the Rochester Zen Centre. Zazenkai will run from 10.00am through to around 15.00pm. It will include a talk (teisho) in the morning and dokusan and chanting in the afternoon.
Free Yoga
Free yoga classes at the Zen Centre are picking up again after the holiday break. Starting on Tuesday 1st September, every Tuesday between 5.00pm – 6.00pm. Everyone welcome but especially people who might not be able to afford commercial courses, find our more. Please get in touch if you’d like to participate.
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