Transmission Ceremony
Sydney Zen Centre invites you to Will Moon’s Transmission Ceremony and Celebration Saturday 11 October, 1 pm – 4 pm, 2025 On the last day of Spring Sesshin, arrive 12:30pm...
Online Meditation
If you can't come to the zendo because you live too far away, or you have work or family commitments, or you are restricted in your ability to travel, we...
Kickstart your practice
The New Year is a wonderful time to assess your life and make changes. So if your spiritual life has been lacking, we have the answer. Start a regular morning...
Women’s retreat at Kodoji
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th March This retreat is open to all women sitters who have meditation experience and is a wonderful opportunity to be together over a weekend with...
Awakening your Green Buddha
Now more than ever before we need a genuine greening of the mind. We are facing climate change and an environmental crisis that affects all beings. This requires an inner and outer...
Autumn Sesshin
Saturday 19th to Saturday 26th April (including Easter Monday) This sesshin will be led by Subhana Barzaghi, roshi and apprentice teacher Peter Bursky Sesshin is an invitation to experience awakening...
Buddha’s birthday & baby naming ceremony
Sunday 12th April This is a family-friendly event when the birth of Siddhartha Gautama is celebrated in Zen sanghas around the world. After Gillian’s introductory words, we chant the Enmei...
Memorial Ceremony
The Memorial Ceremony honours friends and family who we have lost. We’ll start at 10am with a period of zazen, then have a short sutra service, followed by ample time...
Annual General Meeting
Sunday 19th October - Annandale zendo It’s a great opportunity to find out how we’ve been going over the last year and help plan for the future. Also, a reminder...
Rohatsu Sesshin
Wednesday 3rd to Monday 8th December This sesshin is led by Maggie Gluek, roshi at the Annandale zendo When Gautama’s eyeball vanishes, Plum blossoms in snow, just one branch, Become...