We meet weekly on Mondays for zazen (Zen meditation) at 7.30pm at the Warrior Quest Martial Arts dojo at 20-30a Abington Street (see bottom of page). Please arrive between 7.00 to 7.15 if you can to help set up. When you arrive, ring the bell (it is marked "Vanguard Conflict Management"). Someone will buzz you in. The dojo is on the second floor - there is unfortunately no disabled access. If in doubt or struggling to get in, call Alasdair - number below (I keep my phone on until we start at 7.30).
It would be appreciated (but not required!) if you could let us know to expect you - email alasdair@gordon-finlayson.net or call 07807 753781.
A donation of £5 (£3 concessions) would be appreciated if you are able to contribute.
For some basic instructions on Zen meditation, see the StoneWater Zen website.
Keep an eye on the website or the mailing list for announcements of upcoming days, or call Alasdair if you have questions.
Warrior Quest Martial Arts [Vanguard Conflict Management Ltd]
20-30a Abington Street
Northampton
NN1 2AJ
By foot or public transport: The Warrior Quest dojo is in the town centre (see map below), a 5-minute walk from the main bus station or a 15-min walk from the train station right along the main street into the town centre.
By car: From 7.00pm there is free parking along St Giles Street. The closest paid parking is either the Grovesnor Centre (£2.20 evening charge, postcode NN1 2BS for the satnav) or The Ridings (for your satnav NN1 1JF) which is £2 from 5.00pm (even allows overnight parking).
A donation of £5 (£3 concessions) would be appreciated if you are able to contribute.
Beginners
Please see the First Visit page for details on our introductory events if any are scheduled. If at all possible, attending one of these should be the first step in starting Zen meditation or just checking us out! If you can't make one of those times (or just don't want to wait!), do come along to any session.For some basic instructions on Zen meditation, see the StoneWater Zen website.
Zazenkai (Practice Days):
We occasionally hold a Zazenkai where we get together to have a more extended period to practise together. Details are posted about each one in advance, but the general pattern is that we meet around 10.00am, and have meditation periods, a samu (mindful labour) period, a talk on Zen practice, a shared lunch and one-to-one practice interviews. Beginners are very welcome to attend these days too, and we tend to draw participants from both Northampton and a bit further afield.Keep an eye on the website or the mailing list for announcements of upcoming days, or call Alasdair if you have questions.
Location
Warrior Quest Martial Arts [Vanguard Conflict Management Ltd] 
20-30a Abington Street
Northampton
NN1 2AJ
By foot or public transport: The Warrior Quest dojo is in the town centre (see map below), a 5-minute walk from the main bus station or a 15-min walk from the train station right along the main street into the town centre.
By car: From 7.00pm there is free parking along St Giles Street. The closest paid parking is either the Grovesnor Centre (£2.20 evening charge, postcode NN1 2BS for the satnav) or The Ridings (for your satnav NN1 1JF) which is £2 from 5.00pm (even allows overnight parking).
