Julian Daizan Skinner

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Daizan Skinner is the first Englishman to become a Zen master in the Rinzai Zen tradition. In 2007 he set up Zenways as an organisation to promote and encourage practices that enhance human wellbeing and awakening. Zenways offers meditation classes, retreats and courses, and also teacher training in Yoga and Mindfulness & Meditation. Daizan brings his wide range of yoga experience to sharing a practice that combines physical challenge with mental and spiritual development.

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Reviews

Krystal

Jan 5, 2026

The absolute most wonderful and impactful meditation I've ever done! Thank you so much!

Jim

Oct 6, 2025

Loving kindness and compassion for an ever expanding group of sentient being.

Michael Mohair

May 30, 2025

experience grace.

Sarah M

May 1, 2025

Every so often, I feel the need/desire to go back to square one with my practice. I always learn something new. This talk helped me reorient and think about my practice in new ways. I appreciate your insight.

Rich K

Mar 30, 2025

Excellent course, traditional, authentic Zen training that has been tried and tested for hundreds and even thousands of years. This isn't a course that you complete in 10 days and move on to the next one, traditionally each day would be practiced for months, so its worth going back and repeating sessions. If you find it hard to count your breaths to 10, this tells you something important. There are practices, I was unaware were Zen practices, so this has broadened my understanding and provided the opportunity to review and improve. These practices do require some effort. If your looking for a course to de-stress or just enjoy the experience, then there are more appropriate courses for that. These practice's can be much more transformational, they can be integrated into everyday life. There is no need to de-stress because stress isnt a problem. Instead there's a more natural joy for life regardless of circumstances.

Michele Polame

Mar 20, 2025

A very generous course with interesting practices and original insights. Very recommended. 🙏🙏🙏

Kim

Mar 7, 2025

His voice is amazing Very soothing My worries and doubts just melted away

Devon

Feb 14, 2025

Quite simple yet profound information about one’s journey of self discovery and what to expect along the way

Chris Beaven

Feb 2, 2025

Love this. Beautifully and clearly guided; really helpful.

Christian Palmer

Jan 7, 2025

Very nice guided session! Your voice really relaxes me after a day at the office. Thanks so much!

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