In the type of meditation we practise, called serene reflection meditation (zazen) we learn to sit still with an open and alert mind, accepting thoughts and feelings that arise, without judging them. The practice enables a profound transformation to take place as we allow the innate compassion, love and wisdom within us to express itself in our varied lives.

Learn Zen Meditation

Lancaster Serene Reflection Meditation Group (Soto Zen)

You are warmly invited to come to the group to see if our style of meditation practice is right for you. Please just turn up.

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The website gives information about our meditation practice, what we do at group meetings, our connections and contacts. Download the group leaflet and follow up the weblinks if you wish.

We meet on Mondays at 7.30pm at the Friends Meeting House in Lancaster, which is next door to the railway station. The first time you come, one of our experienced members will talk to you about our practice and give you meditation instruction. The style of meditation we practice is called ‘serene reflection meditation’ – we are part of the Soto Zen tradition of Buddhism. There is no charge for our meetings, though all are invited to support our costs through donation.

Our meditation practice is called ‘Serene Reflection Meditation’ also known as ‘Zazen’. We within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, part of the Soto Zen tradition of Buddhism, and have strong links with Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey in Northumberland

We look forward to meeting you. The banner image is of a dewdrop on a lotus leaf.