StoneWater Zen Talks

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses a Koan from the Entangling Vines collection (case 60) called Isan and the Buffalo. This talk was recorded in February 2026 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses the different stages we go through in our Zen practice.  This talk was recorded in January 2026 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses a story about two wolves.  This talk was recorded in December 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses enlightenment and the desire to escape.  This talk was recorded in November 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses what it means to embrace our imperfect Selves.  This talk was recorded in November 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses the importance and challenges of committing to a spiritual practice.  This talk was recorded in October 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses a range of different subjects, from 'I am' and identity, to uncertainty and humility.  This talk was recorded in September 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses two talks from Maezumi Roshi and Daiko Osho-San. This talk was recorded in July 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses bearing witness, not knowing, and holding to the centre. This talk was recorded in June 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses Case 6  from The Blue Cliff Record. This talk was recorded in May 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks.This talk was recorded during the annual StoneWater Zen Spring Sesshin at Crosby Hall, Merseyside.Jeremy Ryokan Woodcock Sensei received Shukke Tokudo and Denkai from Keizan Roshi, founder and Abbot of StoneWater Zen Sangha. For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks.This talk was recorded during the annual StoneWater Zen Spring Sesshin at Crosby Hall, Merseyside.Simon Kogan Heale Sensei received Dharma Transmission from Keizan Roshi, founder and Abbot of StoneWater Zen Sangha. For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks.This talk was recorded during the annual StoneWater Zen Spring Sesshin at Crosby Hall, Merseyside.Tony Shinro Doubleday Sensei received Dharma Transmission from Keizan Roshi, founder and Abbot of StoneWater Zen Sangha. For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks.In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses the delusion of small self. This talk was recorded in March 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen Talks.Keizan Roshi discusses the nature of suffering and negative thought patterns. This talk was recorded in February 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen Talks.Keizan Roshi discusses Case 14 from The Gateless Gate. This talk was recorded in January 2025 at the StoneWater Zen Centre in Liverpool.For more information about  StoneWater Zen, our weekly schedule (in person and on zoom) and retreats, please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting StoneWater Zen by donating. To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life-changing practice, thank you.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded during week two of the annual  Stonewaterzen Spring Sesshin at Fell End Farm in the Lake District.Dr. David Keizan Scott Roshi is the founder and leader of StoneWater Zen Sangha and Abbot of Fell End Farm in the Lake District. For more information about  Stomewaterzen,  our weekly schedule and retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded during week two of the annual  Stonewaterzen Spring Sesshin at Fell End Farm in the Lake District.Tony Shinro Doubleday Sensei received Dharma Transmission from Dr. David Keizan Scott Roshi, founder and leader of StoneWater Zen Sangha and Abbot of Fell End Farm in the Lake District. For more information about  Stonewaterzen,  our weekly schedule and retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded during week two of the annual  Stonewaterzen Spring Sesshin at Fell End Farm in the Lake District.Dr. David Keizan Scott Roshi is the founder and leader of StoneWater Zen Sangha and Abbot of Fell End Farm in the Lake District. For more information about  Stomewaterzen,  our weekly schedule and retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded during week one of the annual  Stonewaterzen Spring Sesshin at Fell End Farm in the Lake District.Stephan Shigetsu Sundermeier is a Dharma Holder in the Lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi.  He is the administrator of Fell End Farm Retreat Center and Keizan Roshi's personal attendant.  Dr. David Keizan Scott Roshi, is the founder and leader of StoneWater Zen Sangha and Abbot of Fell End Farm in the Lake District. For more information about  Stomewaterzen,  our weekly schedule and retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded during week one of the annual  Stonewaterzen Spring Sesshin at Fell End Farm in the Lake District.Dr. David Keizan Scott Roshi is the founder and leader of StoneWater Zen Sangha and Abbot of Fell End Farm in the Lake District. For more information about  Stomewaterzen,  our weekly schedule and retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded during week one of the annual  Stonewaterzen Spring Sesshin at Fell End Farm in the Lake District.John Suigen Kenworthy Sensei received Dharma Transmission from Dr. David Keizan Scott Roshi, founder and leader of StoneWater Zen Sangha and Abbot of Fell End Farm in the Lake District. For more information about  Stomewaterzen,  our weekly schedule and retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded during week one of the annual  Stonewaterzen Spring Sesshin at Fell End Farm in the Lake District.Dr. David Keizan Scott Roshi is the founder and leader of StoneWater Zen Sangha and Abbot of Fell End Farm in the Lake District. For more information about  Stomewaterzen,  our weekly schedule and retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded during the annual Stonewaterzen Autumn Sesshin in Crosby Hall.John Suigen Kenworthy Sensei received Dharma Transmission from Dr. David Keizan Scott Roshi, founder and leader of StoneWater Zen Sangha and Abbot of Fell End Farm in the Lake District. For more information about  Stomewaterzen,  our weekly schedule and retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded during the annual Stonewaterzen Autumn Sesshin in Crosby Hall.Gavin Mokuin Strathie Sensei received Dharma Transmission from Charles Tenshin Fletcher Roshi, Abbot of Yokoji-Zen Mountain Center in California. For more information about  Stomewaterzen,  our weekly schedule and retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded during the annual Stonewaterzen Autumn Sesshin in Crosby Hall.Dr. David Keizan Scott Roshi is the founder and leader of StoneWater Zen Sangha and Abbot of Fell End Farm in the Lake District.For more information about  Stomewaterzen,  our weekly schedule and retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded in February 2022 in the Stonewater Online Zendo on zoom.For more information about  Stomewaterzen, our weekly schedule on zoom and online retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded in February 2022 during the Online Zazenkai 'Unconditional Living' on zoom.For more information about  Stomewaterzen, our weekly schedule on zoom, online and in person retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded in February 2022 during the Online Zazenkai 'Unconditional Living' on zoom.For more information about  Stomewaterzen, our weekly schedule on zoom and online and in person retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded in January 2022 in the Stonewater Online Zendo on zoom.For more information about  Stomewaterzen, our weekly schedule on zoom and online retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded in January 2022 in the Stonewater Online Zendo on zoom.For more information about  Stomewaterzen, our weekly schedule on zoom and online retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded in November 2021 in the Stonewater Online Zendo on zoom.For more information about  Stomewaterzen, our weekly schedule on zoom and online retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded in May 2021 in the Stonewater Online Zendo on zoom.For more information about  Stomewaterzen, our weekly schedule on zoom and online retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded in May 2021 in the Stonewater Online Zendo on zoom.For more information about  Stomewaterzen, our weekly schedule on zoom and online retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded in March 2021 in the Stonewater Online Zendo on zoom.For more information about  Stomewaterzen, our weekly schedule on zoom and online retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk was recorded in February 2021 in the Stonewater Online Zendo on zoom.For more information about  Stomewaterzen, our weekly schedule on zoom and online retreats please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donating.To donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk on case 43 of the Book of Equanimity 'Razan's Arising and Vanashing' was recorded during the Stonewaterzen Online Zazenkai in February 2021.For more information about  Stomewaterzen, online retreats and our weekly schedule on zoom please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donatingTo donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksThis talk on case 23 of the Hekiganroku 'The Summit of the Mystic Peak' was recorded during the Stonewaterzen Online Zazenkai in February 2021.For more information about  Stomewaterzen, online retreats and our weekly schedule on zoom please visit our website  https://www.stonewaterzen.org/If you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donatingTo donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksIf you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donatingTo donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksIf you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donatingTo donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksIf you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donatingTo donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksIf you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donatingTo donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksIf you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donatingTo donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksIf you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donatingTo donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksIf you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donatingTo donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksIf you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donatingTo donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksIf you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donatingTo donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.

Welcome to StoneWaterZen TalksIf you find these talks valuable please consider supporting Stonewaterzen by donatingTo donate simply use the link belowhttps://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VME4SMQZC6CWUWe rely on your support to continue sharing this life changing practice.