Norwich Serene Reflection Meditation Group
"All men know suffering which is as the mud in which the lotus takes it's root. All men know the lotus blossom which gazes at the heavens. Few men indeed know how to nourish the root of True Religion within themselves in the mud of ignorance that surrounds them and fewer still know how to make that root flourish and grow the long stem needed in the dark water before the flower can bloom in the clear light of day. "
(Image courtesy of Thames and Hudson Ltd taken from "Zen" by Anne Bancroft. Text taken from "Zen is Eternal Life" by Rev. Roshi P.T.N.H. Jiyu Kennett © 1987 Shasta Abbey)
The group is affilated to the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives which is centred in the UK at Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey in Northumberland.
Information regarding the tradition of Serene Reflection Meditation can be found on the website - Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
© 2004 Norwich Serene Reflection Buddhist Meditation Group
Affiliated to the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives