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Hazy Moon Zen - Meditation for today
At Hazy Moon Zen we offer weekly meditation in Doncaster with an experienced teacher. Our approach is grounded in the realisation that awareness has the capacity to heal and transform daily life; from being lost in thought, overpowered by feelings and distractions to the potential to be centred and awake in any situation. Our approach emphasises the importance of integrating this realisation into everyday life:
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We offer:
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Introductions to meditation: every Tuesday at 6:45 before the main class, contact us to arrange to attend
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Regular, weekly, meditation in Doncaster:
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Tuesday evenings: Meditation followed by a talk and discussion (suitable for everyone)
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Wednesday evenings (by appointment): Meditation, Walking Meditation and the chance to discuss meditation 1:1 with Scott Sensei.
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Retreats and Days of Zen: See our schedule for more details of upcoming events
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Open and welcoming atmosphere: Community is important and we believe meditation is for everyone, regardless of background or experience.
Some of the areas we teach include:
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Meditation methods: from resting in the breath through to 'just sitting' (shikantaza)
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Working with thoughts: including how to work with repetitive, difficult thoughts and feelings. "In sitting practice we learn to recognise a thought is just a thought and we don't have to believe our thoughts. We might need to recognise this over an over..." Scott Sensei
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How to recognise and build stability in non-reactive awareness; key to unlocking the profound benefits of meditation is building the capacity to rest in non-reactive awareness particularly during difficult moments
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Meditation practices suited to the person: Scott Sensei as holder of both Rinzai and Soto Zen lineages teaches Shikantaza and Koan as complementary methods, he has also trained in numerous meditation practices with a wide range of teachers that are incorporated as appropriate or requested.
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Each session is offered on a donation basis. Contact us at hazymoonsangha@gmail.com or check our schedule page for more details.
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Scott Sensei
Scott Sensei is a teacher of Zen meditation, including shikantaza (just sitting in awareness) and koan practice (deep enquiry), tracing his lineage to the esteemed Taizan Maezumi Roshi. Born and raised in Liverpool, he started practicing meditation when he was 13 before seeking and meeting his teacher in 1997.
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Scott Sensei’s teaching style is grounded in the realisation that awareness has the capacity to heal and transform our daily life; from being lost in thought, overpowered by feelings and distractions to being centred and awake in any situation. His approach emphasises the importance of integrating meditation into everyday life, fostering a compassionate and aware existence.
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In 2017, he was recognised as a Dharma Holder (Hoshi) and, in 2021, received transmission of Dharma (Shiho) from Catherine Genno Pagés Roshi. Despite a demanding career in Change Management and the responsibilities of family life, Scott Sensei has continued to integrate ordinary life and Zen practice.
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He established the Hazy Moon Sangha in Doncaster in 2013, providing a supportive space for those seeking to deepen or start a meditation practice. His teachings extend beyond meditation, incorporating compassion practices and Council Circle to cultivate a holistic approach to practice.
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He lives in Doncaster with his wife and two children.