Zen Meditation in the North East of England

This is the website of three meditation groups in the North East of England. We meet each week to meditate and share our practice as Buddhists within the Serene Reflection Meditation tradition, more commonly known as Soto Zen Buddhism.

We are affiliated to the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, which guides us in our practice. We are also fortunate to live within easy travelling distance of Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey, a training monastery in West Allendale, Northumberland. Through contact with the monks at Throssel, as well as the wider network of lay practitioners, meditation groups and monks within the order, we are part of a healthy and active Buddhist Sangha. Through practising together we aim to come to know the Buddha's Truth within the unfolding daily practice of our everyday lives.

If you would like to make contact with the Hexham, Newcastle, or Teesside groups then please follow the links in the menu to the left. You will find information on meeting times, events and contact details, as well as background information.

Newcomers are welcome, meditation instruction can be given to get you started. Or if you have been before and have lost touch with the group then we hope this site will be useful in telling you what's going on and where we are currently meeting. If you have any queries please get in touch.