My name is Tosei Shinabe. I am a Zen monk and meditation instructor in Kyoto, Japan. In Japanese, the word for Zen meditation is ‘zazen’. In zazen, we observe and surrender ourselves to things as they are. We put aside our judgments of right and wrong and of what should be done. We deeply observe reality as it is, striving to understand ourselves and the world. In zazen, we do not stop thinking or ignore reality. Instead, we observe and question, aiming to understand reality on our own terms. As we do this, we come to understand our own existence and our relationship with the world.  We can directly experience great peace of mind and freedom. To this end, I teach the techniques of zazen. I teach how to position the body and breathing techniques, so that anyone can practise anytime, anywhere. I can show you how to practise zazen and accompany you along the way. I will be happy if zazen can help you to live more freely and enjoyably. Come and join me. Let's sit together.