Kia oraThe Rotorua Zen group meets on Sunday and Monday mornings.
The venue is in the suburb of Glenholme, a 15-minute walk from the centre of town. During our meetings we practise seated Zen meditation ("zazen"). Those new to Zen and meditation are encouraged to request instruction, which is available by appointment and takes about 45 minutes. Please fill in the form below, or consider attending Shugen Roshi's introduction to meditation on July 21 at the Arts Village. Zazen is a meditation practice of silence, except for a brief piece of chanting at the end of our sitting time. We share a cup of tea and some conversation to conclude the Sunday programme. To support the Zen group, participants are encouraged to make a regular fortnightly donation of $5 to $10. July 21-22, 2026: Visiting Zen teacher Shugen Roshi is the abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery and the guiding teacher of the Mountains and Rivers Order in New Zealand. Events in Rotorua: Tues July 21, 7pm-8.15pm: Public talk at the Arts Village. Wed July 22, 7pm-8.30pm: Introduction to Zen Meditation at the Arts Village. Click to register for Shugen Roshi's events in Rotorua. Fill in the form below if you are interested in attending our regular weekly meditation sessions. 
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Visiting Zen Teacher in Rotorua, July 2026We are excited to announce that Shugen Roshi will lead two events at the Arts Village in Rotorua. Shugen Roshi is the abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery and the guiding teacher of the Mountains and Rivers Order in New Zealand.
Events in Rotorua: Tues July 21, 7pm-8.15pm: Public talk at the Arts Village. Wed July 22, 7pm-8.30pm: Introduction to Zen Meditation at the Arts Village. Regular Meeting timesMonday morning schedule, 6.25am-7.30am:
- 25 mins of seated meditation - 10 minutes of walking meditation - 25 minutes of seated meditation Sunday morning schedule, 8am-9.15am: - 25 mins of seated meditation - 10 mins of walking meditation - 25 mins of seated meditation - Tea Contact UsLocation
Glenholme, Rotorua
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