Meditation
On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Tuesday mornings we offer seated meditation, or zazen as it is called in Zen Buddhism. We offer zazen at the Annandale zendo every...
Writing Zen – Haiku
Diana Levy, experienced Zen student and writer, would like to show you how to write a haiku on Sunday 21 July, our next zazenkai. sinking sun life gets unfunny birds...
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...
Full Moon Precept Ceremony
On the full moon we reflect on one of the ten Precepts we take up as Zen Buddhists. We discuss, for example, the Precept of not killing, or not indulging...
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...
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 9pm to 251 Young Street,...
Women’s retreat at Kodoji
Saturday 9th 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...
Walking the Country Retreat
This walk will be led by apprentice teacher Will Moon. Details about the retreat and the location are to be advised closer to the date. Contact Will Moon at wilmoon@gmail.com...
Kodoji Samu
Autumn Samu - Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 April Samu is a wonderful opportunity to extend your practice into your daily life, and an ancient way of giving something valuable...
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...