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,…
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Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses Buddha Dharma. This talk was recorded in May 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…
Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi starts with a discussion about right view and action, and moves onto the very important question: what about practice is important to you? This talk was recorded in April 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…
Welcome to StoneWater Zen Talks. In this episode, Keizan Roshi discusses an excert from Rob Preece's talk, A Solace of Surrender. An interesting discussion unfolds. This talk was recorded in March 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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/…