booking Dates for December:
- Saturday 4th: Introduction morning, 10.00am – 12.30pm
- Tuesday 7th: Introduction evening, 7.00 – 8.30pm
- Saturday 11th: Meditation morning, 9.15am – 12.30pm
- Saturday 18th: Meditation day: 9.15am – 4.00pm
Please see here for more details and for booking
coming to Dragon Bell or joining on Zoom
The regular weekly scheduled events are open to attending at the temple as well as to joining online through Zoom:
- Morning zazen: four days a week; see here for more details. These are open to anyone practicing shikantaza/zazen/just sitting.
- Wednesday evening and Sunday morning meetings: these include ceremonial elements as well as meditation and so are best suited to people who have experience of Soto Zen and the OBC’s forms of practice*.
*If you attend in person, then it will be straightforward to introduce you to the ceremonial on the day; introductions to ceremonial online are not practical.
New Year Ceremony
Come to the temple or join online; New Years Ceremony, 8.00pm Friday 31st. The ceremony will be preceded by meditation. Details available on request and will be announced to our email subscribers shortly. This event is for people who are familiar with our forms of practice.
Temple closed
With the exception of the New Year ceremony on Friday 31st; Dragon Bell will be closed for meetings from 25th – 4th January inclusive. No events, online or otherwise, will be held during this time. The weekly schedule will resume on Tuesday 4th January. Individual visits are possible by arrangement and Willard remains contactable throughout.