The Rotorua Zen group is based at the Lake Zendo at Yoga Rotorua. We practice together on Sunday mornings, 9am-10.30am.
Zen meditation is a simple, transformative practice, which begins with following the sensations of the breath. Find out more, here.
Our Sunday schedule: 9am: Zen meditation 9.30am: Walking meditation 9.40am: Zen meditation 10.15am-10.30am: Tea circle.
Meditation instruction is available most Sundays, starting 9am. Please contact us in advance to let us know your interest.
The Lake Zendo at Yoga Rotorua welcomes all of us with an interest in Zen meditation – of all cultures, religions, gender and ethnic orientations. If you would like to meditate with us, please fill out the form below.
Where to find us: We practice from the meditation space within Yoga Rotorua – which is in the second grandstand of Arawa Park Racecourse, close to the centre of Rotorua. Off-street parking is provided.
Directions:Turn off Fenton Street next to the Rydges Hotel. Go past the Rydges Hotel and continue through the Arawa Park gates. The Lake Zendo at Yoga Rotorua is located at the far end of the middle grandstand. Look out for the Yoga Rotorua signage.
Upcoming workshop: Please consider joining us on February 8, 2020 for Hogen Sensei's Introduction to Zen Meditation.
Upcoming workshop
Hogen Sensei, Co-Director of the Zen Center of New York City, is visiting NZ in January-February and will offer a half-day introduction to Zen meditation in Rotorua on Saturday 8 February, 9.30am-12.30pm. Please contact us for more information
