Newcomers Orientation

All are welcome to participate in our orientations which are a very relaxed way to start your Zen journey.

Come along on Tuesdays once a month from 7pm to 8.30pm to 251 Young Street, Annandale (see schedule below).  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, clothing. It is better not to wear tight fitting jeans or belts to ensure circulation of blood in your legs. When sitting with the group avoid wearing revealing or patterned clothing, perfume and noticeable jewellery, so there are no distractions from your meditation practice.

Orientations take place by appointment only, so if you wish to attend you will need to email the person whose name is down for your preferred night (below). Once you have booked please confirm by email a few days before the orientation. You can join our regular meditation sessions at Annandale, or via Zoom (after orientation) on Thursday evenings.

There is a $20 fee which covers the orientation and another evening of meditation with the sangha. This sum can be paid directly to our bank account: BSB 062 182 Account number: 1013 7103. Please tag with your name, and the word “Orientation”.

We’re looking forward to meeting you …

 

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

2023

JANUARY
No Orientation

FEBRUARY
Orientation: Tuesday 31st January
Contact: Jill Steverson jillsteverson@gmail.com
Meditation Nights: Monday 6th, Wednesday 8th February

MARCH
Orientation: Tuesday 28th February
Contact: Aeveen Kirby & Zoe Thurner zoethurner2015@gmail.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 6th & Wednesday 8th March

APRIL
Orientation: Tuesday 28th March
Contact: Alex Budlevskis alexbudlevskis@gmail.com
Mediation Nights: Monday 3rd, Wednesday 5th April

MAY
Orientation: Tuesday 2nd
Contact: Kerry Stewart stewartkerry4@gmail.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 8th & Wednesday 10th

JUNE
Orientation: Tuesday 30th May
Contact: Julie Robinson & Kim Bagot kimballb7@gmail.com
Meditation Nights: Monday 5th & Wednesday 7th

JULY
Orientation: Tuesday 27th June
Contact: Sue Bidwell  sue.bidwell17@gmail.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 3rd & Wednesday 5th

AUGUST
Orientation: Tuesday 25th July
Contact : Julie Robinson & Kim Bagot julesandco@live.com.au
Meditation Nights: Monday 31st July & Wednesday 2nd

SEPTEMBER
Orientation: Tuesday 29th August
Contact: Kerry Stewart stewartkerry4@gmail.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 4th & Wednesday 6th September

OCTOBER
Orientation: Tuesday 24th October
Contact:Jill Steverson jillsteverson@gmail.com
Meditation Nights: Monday 30th October & Wednesday 1st November

NOVEMBER
Orientation: Tuesday 21st
Contact: Aeveen Kirby & Zoe Thurner zoethurner2015@gmail.com
Meditation Nights: Monday 27th & Wednesday 29th

Timetable

  Open Time Close Time Teacher Address
14/12/2021 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
14/12/2021 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
08/02/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
08/03/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
12/04/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
10/05/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
07/06/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
05/07/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
02/08/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
06/09/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
04/10/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
29/11/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
14/12/2021
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
14/12/2021
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
08/02/2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
08/03/2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
12/04/2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
10/05/2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
07/06/2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
05/07/2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
02/08/2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
06/09/2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
04/10/2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
29/11/2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale