Eco Dharma Course
Are you concerned about Climate Change? Well here's a great way to learn more about the environment and yourself, the connections between all things, and how you can participate in...
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 9th and Sunday 10th 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
'Zen and Being Here' Thursday 28th March to Thursday 4th April (including Good Friday & Easter Monday) This sesshin will be led by Subhana Barzaghi, roshi and apprentice teacher Will...
Buddha’s birthday & baby naming ceremony
Sunday 13th 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
This year’s Memorial Ceremony will honour Sarah Walls, longtime sangha member and friend who died on June 1st. We’ll start at 10am with a period of zazen, then have a...
Annual General Meeting
Sunday 20th 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
Friday 6th to Wednesday 11th December This sesshin is led by apprentice teacher Peter Bursky, with Jane Andino assisting, and held at the Annandale zendo. When Gautama’s eyeball vanishes, Plum...
Spring Sesshin
Saturday 5th to Saturday 12th October (including Labour day on 7th October) SZC Spring sesshin will be led by Gillian Coote, roshi and apprentice teacher, Will Moon Spring comes with...