Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey - Monastery and retreat centre in the Serene Reflection Meditation Tradition (Soto Zen) within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. Located in Northumberland, near Newcastle. Bristol: Dogen Sangha Buddhist Centre - Offers weekly Zazen practice and talks on Buddhism based on the teachings of Zen Master Dogen, the 13th century Buddhist monk and philosopher who established the practice of Zazen in Japan. Soto tradition. Harrow Zazenkai - Offers daily zazen practice and periodic retreats in South Harrow, Middlesex. Member of the White Wind Zen Community, in the Soto lineage. Manchester Chan Group - Affiliated with the Western Chan Fellowship. Swindon Chan Group - Affiliated with the Western Chan Fellowship. England: List of Zen Centres - List of all Zen centres in England. Zen In London - Zazen groups. Costs, locations, and events.