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The life you were born to live
Daizan discusses how you find your way - the path that's unique to you. Through Zen practice, pioneer of japanese feminism, Hiratsuka Raicho (1886-1971) found the clarity and courage to embark on a life-long path of activism.
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Zenways promotes and encourages activities and practices that enhance human wellbeing, balance and awakening (satori or kensho - the enlightenment of Zen) in the many different situations we find ourselves in. Over many years of strict training, in Japan and the west, Julian Daizan Skinner received dharma transmission and permission to teach in both the Rinzai and Soto lineages of Zen. He now teaches at the Yugagyo Dojo in London, UK. May these recordings help you and those around you to find and realise the truth.
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Japan Zen Adventure 2024 - What happened?
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Hear from 3 participants about their experience on our 2024 Japan Adventure Trip. Want to come with us in 2025? Find out more here: zenways.org/event/trip-to-japan-and-zen-sesshin-2025/
Acupoints in Zen practice?
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Daizan talks about his experience of using acupoints in his Zen training. He then shows how to incorporate a few of the best ones for overall wellbeing into your own meditation and/or yoga practice. Rather than being overly prescriptive or concerned about "doing it wrong", he encourages you to experiement and feel your way in. Zenways promotes and encourages activities and practices that enhanc...
What effect does posture have on your behaviour, energy and spiritual functioning? ~ with Daizan
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Daizan addresses a question from Amelia, a member of our community, about the role and effect of posture on our behaviour, energy and spiritual functioning. Zenways promotes and encourages activities and practices that enhance human wellbeing, balance and awakening (satori or kensho - the enlightenment of Zen) in the many different situations we find ourselves in. Over many years of strict trai...
Zen Here: Finding a Home in the West - Retreat with James Myoun Ford Roshi
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We'd like to invite you to a two-day retreat with James Myoun Ford Roshi on 21/22 September 2024. It'll be in-person at Blue Cliff Zen Centre in Eugene, Oregon, and online via zoom. Beginning formal Zen training in 1969, James Myoun Ford Roshi has long and deep experience of Zen practice in both monastic and non-monastic forms. We are honoured that Myoun Roshi has agreed to reflect over his man...
National identity, patriotism and Zen ~ with Julian Daizan Skinner
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Daizan explores how national identity and patriotism fit into Zen practice - a great question submitted by a sangha member @johnalenius9886 If you have any questions you'd like to ask Daizan, do write them in the comments and we'll do our best to answer them. Zenways promotes and encourages activities and practices that enhance human wellbeing, balance and awakening (satori or kensho - the enli...
Daizan interviews Mark Kuren Westmoquette about his upcoming retreat on difficult people & conflict
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Daizan talks to Mark Kuren Westmoquette @MarkWestmoquette author of "Zen And The Art of Dealing With Difficult People" (Watkins, 2021) - a book about how to bring our mindfulness and Zen practice to bear on dealing with challenging people, relationships and situations. It helps readers explore their reactions, break free from knee-jerk response patterns and see how difficult people can turn out...
Zen Master Hakuin's Retreat Mountain ~ with Julian Daizan Skinner
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Daizan introduces Iwataki-san, a mountain in central Japan on which Zen Master Hakuin, spent 2 years in solitary retreat. On the 3rd anniversary of our teacher, Shinzan Roshi's death, Daizan recounts both Hakuin's own memory of his time on the mountain, and his own previous experiences of visiting there with Shinzan. Daizan talks about the importance of balancing your practice by attending both...
What is kundalini and how is it related to Zen? ~ with Julian Daizan Skinner
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Daizan takes the opportunity to look in some depth at the concept, practice and imagary around kundalini energy and its relationship to yoga and meditation practice as seen from the Zen perspective. Scroll on the wall: Dragon and Mt Fuji by Kano Tan’yu (17th Century) Zenways promotes and encourages activities and practices that enhance human wellbeing, balance and awakening (satori or kensho - ...
What is the transfer of merit? ~ with Julian Daizan Skinner
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The transfer of merit in Japanese is called Eko - literally turning around. It refers to the process of offering any merit we gain from our practice for the benefit of others. Traditionally this would include particular people who you wish to remember, as well as all beings. Here Daizan discusses what merit is, and what might happen when we start to turn that merit around and offer it for the b...
What to do when you have an itch in meditation ~ with Julian Daizan Skinner
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Daizan offers some perspectives on how to deal with sensations such as itches and pains in meditation, and how they can be seen as an opportunity - a teacher even. Zenways promotes and encourages activities and practices that enhance human wellbeing, balance and awakening (satori or kensho - the enlightenment of Zen) in the many different situations we find ourselves in. Over many years of stri...
What is a Dharma battle? ~ with Julian Daizan Skinner
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Daizan explains what a Dharma battle (Hossen) is and how it is a highly useful tool in zen, much like sparring is to a martial artist. Zenways promotes and encourages activities and practices that enhance human wellbeing, balance and awakening (satori or kensho - the enlightenment of Zen) in the many different situations we find ourselves in. Over many years of strict training, in Japan and the...
How do you change with Zen practice? ~ with Julian Daizan Skinner
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Daizan reveals a personal reflection on how he has changed over his many years of Zen practice. Zenways promotes and encourages activities and practices that enhance human wellbeing, balance and awakening (satori or kensho - the enlightenment of Zen) in the many different situations we find ourselves in. Over many years of strict training, in Japan and the west, Julian Daizan Skinner received d...
Meditation vs Psychotherapy ~ with Mark Kuren Westmoquette
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Senior dharma teacher Mark Kuren Westmoquette offers some personal perspectives on meditation and psychotherapy, and how the combination of the two approaches can be of great use to us. Zenways promotes and encourages activities and practices that enhance human wellbeing, balance and awakening (satori or kensho - the enlightenment of Zen) in the many different situations we find ourselves in. O...
What is the best time for meditation? ~ with Julian Daizan Skinner
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What is the best time for meditation? - Now!! says Daizan, as he explores how we can fit meditation in to our day, and make best use of the "golden hour". Zenways promotes and encourages activities and practices that enhance human wellbeing, balance and awakening (satori or kensho - the enlightenment of Zen) in the many different situations we find ourselves in. Over many years of strict traini...
What’s the purpose of incense burning in Zen? ~ Q+A with Julian Daizan Skinner
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What’s the purpose of incense burning in Zen? ~ Q A with Julian Daizan Skinner
Facing The Dragon; Julian Daizan Skinner
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Facing The Dragon; Julian Daizan Skinner
Japan Zen Adventure - 16-28 June 2024
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Japan Zen Adventure - 16-28 June 2024
Family Gathering 2023 - testimonials
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Family Gathering 2023 - testimonials
Daizan’s trip to the Buddha’s pilgrimage sites - Reflections from Kathmandu
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Daizan’s trip to the Buddha’s pilgrimage sites - Reflections from Kathmandu
Come With Us to Japan This Year - hear from Cerri who came last year
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Come With Us to Japan This Year - hear from Cerri who came last year
Daizan’s trip to the Buddha’s pilgrimage sites - The birthplace of the Buddha at Lumbini
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Daizan’s trip to the Buddha’s pilgrimage sites - The birthplace of the Buddha at Lumbini
Daizan’s trip to the Buddha’s pilgrimage sites - Kushinagar, the place of the Buddha's parinirvana
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Daizan’s trip to the Buddha’s pilgrimage sites - Kushinagar, the place of the Buddha's parinirvana
Daizan’s trip to the Buddha’s pilgrimage sites - Sarnath and the Dhamek Stupa
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Daizan’s trip to the Buddha’s pilgrimage sites - Sarnath and the Dhamek Stupa
Daizan’s trip to the Buddha’s pilgrimage sites - Tour around Bodh Gaya
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Daizan’s trip to the Buddha’s pilgrimage sites - Tour around Bodh Gaya
Daizan’s 60th birthday trip to the Buddha’s pilgrimage sites in India - Arrival at Bodh Gaya
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Daizan’s 60th birthday trip to the Buddha’s pilgrimage sites in India - Arrival at Bodh Gaya
What advice would I give myself when my child was born? ~ with Mark Kuren Westmoquette
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What advice would I give myself when my child was born? ~ with Mark Kuren Westmoquette
Sesshin Chanting and Bows
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Sesshin Chanting and Bows
How to Maintain a Meditation Practice With a Young Family ~ with Mark Kuren Westmoquette
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How to Maintain a Meditation Practice With a Young Family ~ with Mark Kuren Westmoquette
Facing your Ghosts ~ Dharma talk by Daizan Skinner Roshi
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Facing your Ghosts ~ Dharma talk by Daizan Skinner Roshi

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @lazitazen6882
    @lazitazen6882 День тому

    Wonderful ❤ Thank you ❤

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen День тому

      You're very welcome, Lazita 🙏

  • @AscendingGuru
    @AscendingGuru День тому

    OMG youtube keeps sending me so many good videos!❤ I am currently following a vajramonk, Sadhguru, a theravada monk, now It found your channel. This like an all you can eat buffet, you gotta stop, this is insane!😂

  • @hyungdongkim8959
    @hyungdongkim8959 2 дні тому

    Thank you for your wise lecture, sir.

  • @andreasrosenfelder9094
    @andreasrosenfelder9094 2 дні тому

    🙏🏼🐉🐲🙏🏼❤️

  • @JenS-oz2mo
    @JenS-oz2mo 3 дні тому

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @Vince-ml9gw
    @Vince-ml9gw 3 дні тому

    🙏 30 days. Tracks of the Oxen. Much gratitude Daizan Roshi. Much gratitude. 🙏

  • @clarabsl5529
    @clarabsl5529 3 дні тому

    What an inspiring talk!

  • @deborahdeamer311
    @deborahdeamer311 3 дні тому

    The moon shows that however dark the night is, it's still possible to shine. 🌕 That's when the deep dives, the true strength and courage is needed. To meet self in the deepest, darkest, bleakest of nights but have such complete trust and faith in the process that it's still possible to shine. Shine brightly 🌕

  • @deborahdeamer311
    @deborahdeamer311 3 дні тому

    Timely !

  • @johnoconnor683
    @johnoconnor683 8 днів тому

    Dear Daizan Skinner, What a wonderful video. You made several comments I found very helpful. When I have read about the tanden, somehow I had the impression it was on the front lower abdomen (on the surface), whereas it's better thought of as within - truly, the centre. How you explained how to combine the centredness of the tanden and boundlessness was also most helpful (& clear). Sometimes simple insights can make a big difference. My sense is that I got at least two such helpful insights from this one, short, video. Thank you. Gassho!

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen День тому

      You're very welcome, John 🙏

  • @craigwilliams1585
    @craigwilliams1585 10 днів тому

    Thanks Daizan i'd been thinking about this when giving my yoga classes

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen День тому

      Thank you so much, Craig 🙏

  • @Vince-ml9gw
    @Vince-ml9gw 10 днів тому

    Thanks for the maintenance tips Daizan Roshi. 🙂🙏

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen День тому

      You're very welcome, Vince 🙏

  • @nagodio
    @nagodio 10 днів тому

    Where should the sitting be at in the position of the bench like towards the front edge or died center ? I have a VERY weak core and horrible back so i use a bench but i cant figure it out as my back arcs so fast 😢😢😢

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen День тому

      I'd recommend doing a little work to build your core (we have some videos here that might help) 🙏

  • @Zen_Not_Zen
    @Zen_Not_Zen 11 днів тому

    Haircuts days ?

  • @Vince-ml9gw
    @Vince-ml9gw 12 днів тому

    🙏 thank you Daizan Roshi. A wonderful discussion. 🙏

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen День тому

      You're very welcome, Vince 🙏

  • @juangalton999
    @juangalton999 13 днів тому

    Thank you for the insight of this tradition Daizan! 🙏

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen 12 днів тому

      You're very welcome 🙏🏿

  • @souljah37
    @souljah37 15 днів тому

    ❤️‍🔥🙏🏿

  • @souljah37
    @souljah37 16 днів тому

    ❤️‍🔥🙏🏿

  • @SteffenRuPing
    @SteffenRuPing 19 днів тому

    Thank you very much. I started practicing Zen Yoga to help me get into full lotus a while ago. Ever since that, it has become part of my daily routine. I enjoy the sequences in Daizan‘s book „Practical Zen Yoga“ as well. Emituofo!

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen 12 днів тому

      You're very welcome 🙏🏿

  • @amelia-bw7jo
    @amelia-bw7jo 24 дні тому

    Thank you so much Daizan 🙏🙏🙏

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen 24 дні тому

      You're so welcome, Amelia 🙏

  • @mattrkelly
    @mattrkelly 25 днів тому

    oh wow ❤

  • @harrybradley9770
    @harrybradley9770 25 днів тому

    I liked the take of my old teacher, the wonderful maverick Nishijima Roshi. He said that Buddhism wasn't a religion but a sort of direct and practical humanist philosophy. He saw potential for Buddhism going this direction in its new encounter with the west. I think when people examine their own humanity and find no spirit, no god, nor any dazzling Buddha for that matter, but just our own remarkable ineffable existence, we will no longer need religion nor spirituality, and will grow up somewhat as a species. Best Regards, Harry

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen 24 дні тому

      Thank you so much, Harry. Absolutely!

  • @Vince-ml9gw
    @Vince-ml9gw 25 днів тому

    Thank you Daizan Roshi. 🙏

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen 24 дні тому

      You're so welcome, Vince 🙏

  • @Vince-ml9gw
    @Vince-ml9gw 25 днів тому

    Greetings Daizan Roshi, 🙏. This retreat sounds like an excellent theme. Practical Zen for beginners like myself. Many thanks and much gratitude. 🙏 Vince

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen 24 дні тому

      Thank you so much, Vince. Hope you can come 🙏

  • @murrik
    @murrik 27 днів тому

    2:30 5:15 13:15 is very nice

  • @lorivessali328
    @lorivessali328 28 днів тому

    Such gentle teaching. 🙏 Daizan Roshi

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen 24 дні тому

      You're very welcome, Lori 🙏

  • @Tony-yw4ns
    @Tony-yw4ns Місяць тому

    There is no downsides to awakening 😊

  • @james_wolf
    @james_wolf Місяць тому

    Hello Sirs. Your books make an especially good combination and helped me to appreciate and realise a few very important things. I listen to them every now and then (the audiobooks) to remind myself of those lessons. Thank you.

  • @Vince-ml9gw
    @Vince-ml9gw Місяць тому

    🙏 Greetings Daizan. Today I took my first step in The Search For The Ox. I bow to you with a full and emotional heart. Much gratitude. 🙏 Vince

  • @shubhamagrawal4694
    @shubhamagrawal4694 Місяць тому

    does cushion has to be round? or square ones would work? @zenways

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen 23 дні тому

      yes, there's a variety of options

  • @TioDeive
    @TioDeive Місяць тому

    Thank you for the suggestion about such a difficult topic. Cheers from Brazil

  • @Vince-ml9gw
    @Vince-ml9gw Місяць тому

    Thank you gentlemen. 🙏

  • @Vince-ml9gw
    @Vince-ml9gw Місяць тому

    🙏 Thank you Daizan

  • @Fruitful1-t5b
    @Fruitful1-t5b Місяць тому

    He Knows.

  • @RajuGogul
    @RajuGogul Місяць тому

  • @leeedwards784
    @leeedwards784 Місяць тому

    Maybe the transfer of merit is a conscious acknowledgement of individual practice within the context of Shunyata. The apparent benefit felt by the individual practitioner is simultaneously a benefit freely extended to all.

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen Місяць тому

      Thank you for this. Makes sense.

  • @TheJunebuglove
    @TheJunebuglove Місяць тому

    Beautiful video, Daizan. Wishing you safe travels.

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen Місяць тому

      Thank you, I appreciate it 🙏

  • @lorivessali328
    @lorivessali328 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much Daizan Roshi. This is exactly what I needed to contemplate currently in my practice. Lovely also to see you there and share the journey. With much thanks to you, Shinzan Roshi, Haquin Roshi and others. 🙏

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen Місяць тому

      Thank you so much, Lori 🙏

  • @skrrskrr99
    @skrrskrr99 Місяць тому

    2 options for me 1. I will scratch 2. The itch becomes the focus of the meditation and I breathe and mentally repeat itch until it subsides and I can return to observing the breath.

  • @philmcdonald6088
    @philmcdonald6088 Місяць тому

    rest in present awareness be still close eyes listen to your breathing.

  • @Zen_Not_Zen
    @Zen_Not_Zen Місяць тому

    Gassho . How wonderful ! Thank you Julian Daizan , it must be so recharging to return to Shinzan Roshi's mountain retreat, and again sit on the rock. "Hakuin is my Dad"

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen Місяць тому

      It really is. One of my favourite places 🙏

  • @NikaBoyce
    @NikaBoyce Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing this. I have heard so many teishos re: Hakuin - it is a pleasure to see this as it localizes or animates the lovely context of his lived experience.

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen Місяць тому

      You're very welcome, Nika 🙏

  • @Vince-ml9gw
    @Vince-ml9gw Місяць тому

    🙏 And greetings to you Daizan Roshi, from Bigfork, Montana. Much gratitude and thanks. 🙏

    • @Zenways_zen
      @Zenways_zen Місяць тому

      Thank you so much, Vince 🙏

  • @neildmedia
    @neildmedia Місяць тому

    Ive finally worked out that the teachers voice and inflections remind me strongly of the spiritual non dualist Rupert Spira.

  • @neildmedia
    @neildmedia Місяць тому

    You might want that "house in Putney" (London). Very specific 😅 Great explaination of meditation benefits and side effects

  • @Vince-ml9gw
    @Vince-ml9gw Місяць тому

    🙏