StoneWater Zen Talks

StoneWater Zen Talks is a series of dharma talks by David Keizan Scott Roshi of the StoneWater Zen Sangha in Liverpool, UK. Rev Dr David Keizan Shoji Scott is the founder and leader of the StoneWater Zen Sangha. He is an ordained Buddhist priest and lineage holder in the Soto Zen school, having received Shiho (Dharma transmission) from Tenshin Fletcher Roshi in October 2009 and Inka (final seal of approval) in 2019. Keizan Roshi is also a widely published writer on Japan, Zen Buddhism, comparative religion and cookery. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.StoneWater Zen is a Zen Buddhist organisation in the lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi. StoneWater Zen Sangha has a traditional, authentic lineage and has been established in Liverpool for over fifteen years. Please visit our website: http://www.stonewaterzen.org/Visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/stonewaterze...Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stonewaterzen

Enlightenment and The Desire To Escape - Keizan Roshi, 19th Nov 2025

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 below h...

11-30
23:16

Embracing Our Imperfect SelvesĀ - Keizan Roshi, Nov 12th 2025

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 ...

11-30
26:01

Committing to Spiritual Practice - Keizan Roshi, October 25

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...

11-29
26:32

Uncertainty and Humility - Keizan Roshi, September 25

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 ...

11-09
21:12

Your Most Precious Treasure - Keizan Roshi, July 2025

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 below ht...

11-04
13:40

Holding to the Centre - Keizan Roshi, June 2025

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 ...

07-27
22:20

Every Day Is A Good Day - Keizan Roshi, May 2025

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 below https://www...

07-27
23:29

Talks from the Spring Sesshin 03 - Ryokan Sensei April 2025

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 StoneW...

04-13
47:11

Talks from the Spring Sesshin 02 - Kogan Sensei April 2025

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 b...

04-13
46:24

Talks from the Spring Sesshin 01 - Shinro Sensei April 2025

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 Z...

04-13
50:11

The Small Self - Keizan Roshi, March 2025

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 below https://www.paypal.c...

04-13
26:27

The Nature of Suffering - Keizan Roshi, February 2025

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 below https://...

03-27
25:58

Nansen Kills the Cat - Keizan Roshi, January 2025

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 below https://www.paypal.com/donate?host...

01-19
25:18

Talks from the Spring Sesshin 07 - Keizan Roshi April 2023

Welcome to StoneWaterZen Talks This 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 sup...

04-25
37:54

Talks from the Spring Sesshin 06 - Shinro Sensei April 2023

Welcome to StoneWaterZen Talks This 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.o...

04-24
38:06

Talks from the Spring Sesshin 05 - Keizan Roshi April 2023

Welcome to StoneWaterZen Talks This 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 sup...

04-22
31:28

Talks from the Spring Sesshin 04 - Stephan Shigetsu Sundermeier April 2023

Welcome to StoneWaterZen Talks This 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 mo...

04-20
30:47

Talks from the Spring Sesshin 03 - Keizan Roshi April 2023

Welcome to StoneWaterZen Talks This 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 sup...

04-18
37:54

Talks from the Spring Sesshin 02 - Suigen Sensei April 2023

Welcome to StoneWaterZen Talks This 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.o...

04-16
40:42

Talks from the Spring Sesshin 01 - Keizan Roshi April 2023

Welcome to StoneWaterZen Talks This 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 sup...

04-14
31:25

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