Practical meditation and mindfulness techniques for health, well-being and happiness

Classes, day retreats and courses taught in Cheltenham
Current teaching status: UPDATED 1st Nov 2020
Wednesday 4th November is the last in-person class for now.
There will be no class on Wednesday 11th November because I'll be attending a (virtual) retreat.
From Wednesday 18th November we'll be back on Zoom, as before.
As always, check out the Teaching page for details.
Explore an accessible, effective approach to meditation and mindfulness which is rooted in the profound tradition of Zen.

Zen helps us to develop stillness and clarity of mind, resilience in the face of life's difficulties, grounding and embodiment. The path of Zen begins with simple, practical techniques to help us manage stress, pain and difficult emotions, and over time leads us to an increasing sense of freedom and engagement with every aspect of our lives. We use a combination of sitting meditation, mindful movement, instruction and discussion to explore the Great Way together.

If you've never meditated before, start here!

About me

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My Zenways teacher training group, led by Zenways teacher Mark Westmoquette
My name is Matt, and my dharma name is Togen, which means 'penetrating the source'. I am a fully qualified teacher in the Zenways 200 hour meditation and mindfulness teacher training programme, and am currently working towards accreditation by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA). I am authorised to teach meditation for personal well-being and also for insight into our true nature (awakening or enlightenment, called kensho or satori in Zen).
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I have been practising meditation and mindfulness for over ten years. My experience includes both the Zen tradition (currently studying under Daizan Roshi with Zenways, and prior to that with the Western Chan Fellowship) and early Buddhism (currently studying with Leigh Brasington, working over the next few years to become a jhana teacher).

I have benefitted profoundly in my own life from these practices, and believe passionately in sharing them with others for the benefit of all.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch via cheltenhamzen@gmail.com, or find me on Facebook at fb.me/CheltenhamZen.

​Thank you!