Newcomers Orientation
All are welcome to participate in orientations to Zen Buddhist practice. There will be instructions about sitting and walking meditation; as well as some information about Zen philosophy and rituals. Please wear loose dark, preferably black, loose clothing.
There is a cost of $20, which entitles you to the Newcomers Orientation as well as attendance at either the next Beginners night or Dharma Café (which are held on alternate months). The orientation will be conducted by a senior Zen student who will give you information about our practice, rituals and philosophy. This is an essential step before you sit with the broader sangha. The Beginners night and Dharma Café (in the next week) are opportunities to ask questions and enter into a discussion about Zen practice in daily life, with Sydney Zen Centre members and a teacher. The combination of the Newcomers Orientation and the Beginners Night/Dharma Café is a very relaxed way to start your Zen journey.
Orientations take place only by appointment, so if you wish to attend an orientation you will need to email the person listed as the contact for the date you would like to attend below. Once you have booked please confirm by email a few days before the orientation. You don’t need to book in now to a Beginners night or Dharma Café – the person orientating you will make the booking for you. Looking forward to meeting you …
2019 ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
JANUARY
There isn’t an orientation this month
FEBRUARY
Orientation: Thursday 14th
Contact Janet Selby to book: janetselby@bigpond.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 18th & Wednesday 20th
MARCH
Orientation: Thursday 14th
Contact Jill Steverson to book: jillsteverson@gmail.com
Beginners’ Night: Thursday 21st with Paul Maloney, roshi
APRIL
Orientation: Thursday 11th
Contact Kim Bagot to book: kimballb7@gmail.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 15th & Wednesday 17th
MAY
Orientation: Thursday 16th
Contact Stephen Crump to book: stephencrump@pfsconsulting.com.au
Beginners’ Night: Thursday 23rd with Paul Maloney, roshi
JUNE
Orientation: Thursday 13th
Contact Janet Selby: janetselby@bigpond.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 17th & Wednesday 19th
JULY
Orientation: Thursday 11th
Contact Kerry Stewart to book: stewartkerry4@gmail.com
Beginners’ Night: Thursday 18th with Jane Andino, apprentice teacher
AUGUST
Orientation: Thursday 8th
Contact Sue Bidwell to book: sue.bidwell17@gmail.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 12th & Wednesday 14th
SEPTEMBER
Orientation: Thursday 12th
Contact Stephen Crump to book: stephencrump@pfsconsulting.com.au
Beginners’ Night: Thursday 19th with Paul Maloney, roshi
OCTOBER
Orientation: Thursday 10th
Contact Kim Bagot to book: kimballb7@gmail.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 14th & Wednesday 16th
NOVEMBER
Orientation: Thursday 7th
Contact Jill Steverson to book: jillsteverson@gmail.com
Beginners’ Night: Thursday 14th with Jane Andino, apprentice teacher
DECEMBER
Orientation: Thursday 5th
Contact Alex Budlevskis to book: alexbudlevskis@gmail.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 9th & Wednesday 11th
