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Hazy Moon Zen - Meditation for today

Are you looking to escape the busyness of everyday life, for some peace and quiet or deepen an existing meditation practice?

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Hazy Moon Zen is a friendly meditation community based in Doncaster we welcome beginners and experienced practitioners alike.  We hold one session a month for new people to come along and practice with us, to register for the next event get in touch at hazymoonsangha@gmail.com.

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We offer:

  • Free Mediation Taster Workshops: contact us to arrange to attend, usually 3rd Thursday each month

    • Learn all the key things you need to get a meditation practice going

    • Explore meditation techniques including how to work with difficult thoughts, postures and walking meditation

    • ​​Chat with people with decades of meditation practice and how this has impacted their well being​

  • Regular, weekly, meditation in Doncaster:

    • Tuesday evenings: Meditation followed by a talk and discussion

    • Wednesday evenings (by appointment): Meditation, Walking Meditation and the chance to discuss meditation 1:1 with Scott Sensei.

  • Retreats and Days of Zen: See our schedule for more details of upcoming events

  • Open and welcoming atmosphere: Community is important and we believe meditation is for everyone, regardless of background or experience.

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See our how do I meditate section for a brief overview of sitting practice.

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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. 

 

Zen Buddhism is a practical tradition that has been handed down teacher to student through many generations, we trace our lineage and practice back through Japan, China and India to Shakyamuni Buddha. With minimum liturgy and ritual it is perfectly suited to the western environment and psychological approach. Zen is not a religion or philosophy it is a set of practical methods to work with the mind. 

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Scott Sensei

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Scott Sensei is a teacher of Zen meditation, including shikantaza (just sitting in awareness) and koan practice (deep enquiry), tracing his lineage to Taizan Maezumi Roshi. Born and raised in Liverpool, he started practicing meditation when he was 13 eventually seeking out 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; taking us 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 through fostering a compassionate and aware existence.

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In 2017, he was recognised as a Dharma Holder (Hoshi) and in 2021, received Dharma Transmission (Shiho) from Catherine Genno Pagés Roshi. Within the context of  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 Zen 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.

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