Sheffield serene reflection meditation group is affiliated to the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, founded in the 1970's by internationally recognised Zen Master Roshi Jiyu Kennet

Affiliated groups,like the Sheffield group, are made up of ordinary men and women seeking to practise together and help each other along the way. Local one-day or weekend retreats are organised regularly There will be an opportunity for meditation instruction at these retreats.

The books "Sitting Buddha-Zen meditation for everyone" by Rev Daishin Morgan ISBN 0-9549139-0-6 and "Buddhism from within - An Intuitive introduction to Buddhism " by Rev Dazui MacPhillamy ISBN 0-930066-24-3 provide a good source of information on this form of Buddhist practise and are available from Throssel Hole Abbey bookshop.There is also a DVD "Zen Meditation" at the bookshop, see the links page for free literature in pdf format to download

Rev Leandra, a senior priest, from Throssel Hole Abbey leads retreats and gives talks in Sheffield