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

Podcasting since 2019 • 81 episodes

StoneWater Zen Talks

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Isan and the Buffalo - Keizan Roshi, February 2026

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.

March 02, 2026 • 20:45

Stages of Practice - Keizan Roshi, January 2026

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 in...

March 02, 2026 • 21:53

Two Wolves - Keizan Roshi, December 2025

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 StoneWa...

March 02, 2026 • 21:16

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...

November 30, 2025 • 23:16

Embracing Our Imperfect Selves - 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 informatio...

November 30, 2025 • 26:01

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