This is two-and-a-half day intense retreat of silent seated meditation in the Soto-Zen style – zazen – with teachings, ceremonies, formal meals and periods of collective work – samu. This event is open to everyone, but those without prior zazen experience are encouraged to join one of IZAUK’s affiliate groups at one of their regular practice introductions.

THE TEACHER

The sesshin will be led by Hōsei Lana Berrington. Lana began practising zazen in London in 2001 and received the Buddhist precepts in 2003. She was ordained as a nun in 2006 by her master, Mokuhō Guy Mercier, formally becoming his disciple.
She co-founded and led the Warren Street Dojo from 2010 to 2015 and was appointed head of the North London Dojo in 2011. She undertook monastic training in Japan before receiving Dharma Transmission from Mokuhō Guy Mercier in 2025. She is now a certified teacher of the Sōtō Zen School.
Lana continues to lead zazen and teach kesa and rakusu sewing at the North London Dojo.

WHEN?

Arrive: Thursday 5th November, after 4PM – Before 8PM (for dinner)
Departure: Sunday 8th Nov –  The sesshin will finish around 4:30PM Sunday
– OR –  why not stay Sunday night? We are going to have a festive evening with dinner together  and entertainment  – this is an opportunity for people share short performances, bring an instrument if you ish – we’ll be out before 10AM on Monday Morning 9th Nov. 

VENUE

YHA Sheringham 1 Cremer’s Drift Sheringham Norfolk, NR26 8HX

Travel information:

There is a regular mainline train service to Norwich from most major cities.

Trains run from Norwich to Sheringham once an hour (www.greateranglia.co.uk) National Express Coach and Megabus services both go to Norwich where you can take a bus or train to Sheringham. Bus nos. 44, 44a, X44, X40 run every 30 minutes. See Sanders Coaches https://www.sanderscoaches.com/timetables