The Zen Gateway

The Zen Gateway was founded in 2012 by Michael Haggiag and Martin Goodson. Martin has been a teacher at the London Zen Temple (Shobo An) and the London Buddhist Society since 2003, and is also our resident teacher at The Zen Gateway.

They both trained under Ven. Myokyo-ni (Daiyu Myokyo Zenji), who trained for 12 years at Daitoku-ji Zen Training Monastery in Kyoto under Master Sesso Soho and Master Kannun Sojun.

The Zen Gateway magazine is the online publishing arm of The Zen Gateway Trust: Reg. Charity No. 1185762.

Becoming one with the mystery | Bull forgotten, man remains
Becoming one with the mystery | Bull forgotten, man remains
There is not one thing that has a self-nature. All are but empty name
There is not one thing that has a self-nature. All are but empty name
Win the game or loose your head
Win the game or loose your head
What do I really want?
What do I really want?
Look for him before you
Look for him before you
If you want to become Buddha, do not follow the ten thousand things.
If you want to become Buddha, do not follow the ten thousand things.
Do you know Buddha from Mara?
Do you know Buddha from Mara?
A story that brings about enlightenment? 'Searching for the Bull' and the Zen path
A story that brings about enlightenment? 'Searching for the Bull' and the Zen path
Coming to terms with karma and rebirth
Coming to terms with karma and rebirth
The 3rd foundation of Mindfulness | Mind
The 3rd foundation of Mindfulness | Mind
What's wrong with desire anyway?
What's wrong with desire anyway?
"Who puts you under constraint?" Zen Master Sosan
Will the problems go away if I stop thinking about them? | Troubleshooting Zen study and Practice 55
Will the problems go away if I stop thinking about them? | Troubleshooting Zen study and Practice 55
Passing the barrier | post awakening training
Passing the barrier | post awakening training
Master Rinzai's medicine for anxiety
Master Rinzai's medicine for anxiety
Transform negative emotional states | How to work with the Fires
Transform negative emotional states | How to work with the Fires
Zen Master Shishi points to the moon
Zen Master Shishi points to the moon
The Buddha in your home
The Buddha in your home
Nirvana is Samsara
Nirvana is Samsara
What causes suffering in the world?
What causes suffering in the world?
Sitting meditation is not enough for a peaceful mind
Sitting meditation is not enough for a peaceful mind
The 3 pillars of Buddhist practice
The 3 pillars of Buddhist practice
How to create (and stick to) new habits
How to create (and stick to) new habits
Why do I believe that I exist?
Why do I believe that I exist?
One breath meditation
One breath meditation
We are limited by our beliefs
We are limited by our beliefs
Zen Master Jingzhao and Bai Jiyu discuss opposites and the Illusory Power of Words
Zen Master Jingzhao and Bai Jiyu discuss opposites and the Illusory Power of Words
What is the meaning of life? (and the difference between purpose and meaning)
What is the meaning of life? (and the difference between purpose and meaning)
The secret to staying in the present moment
The secret to staying in the present moment
What is it that's really in control?
What is it that's really in control?