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...
Creative May
On Thursday evenings in May we will have a series of short talks followed by discussion related to the Arts and Zen, with some reference to Dogen. Thursday evenings are usually...
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...
Zazenkai
Zazenkai is half a day of intensive zazen and a Dharma talk which provides an opportunity to deepen your practice. If you have not practised with us, please arrange an orientation before...
Dharma Cafe
Dharma Cafe is an evening, on Monday and Wednesday at the zendo at Annandale, where we discuss questions about our daily lives. Every two months, on the full moon, you...
Samu – Annandale
June 2 at Annandale Zendo Zazen from 8.30am to 9.30am. There will be a talk by Brendon Stewart at 9.30am before we commence our jobs at about 10am. Feel free to...
Winter Sesshin
Friday June 7 to Wednesday June 12 (including King's Birthday June 10) This sesshin is led by Jane Andino, roshi and will be held at the Annandale zendo. “The Great...
Bushwalking Zazenkai
August 19th and 20th If you are interested in joining us, please contact Will
Benefit Concert
Please join us for our Benefit Concert on Saturday 7th September 2024 This concert features the talented musicians and performers of the Sydney Zen Centre, in the beautiful Upstairs Hall...
Kodoji Samu
Spring Samu - Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 September Samu is a wonderful opportunity to extend your practice into your daily life, and an ancient way of giving something valuable...
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...
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...
Bushwalking Weekend
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th November This weekend is a wonderful way to learn about the land surrounding our property and connect with sangha members. Experienced bushwalker and sangha member,...
Memorial Ceremony
We sit zazen from 10am and at 11am we hold a special ceremony for friends and family who have died. This ceremony is led by Maggie Gluek, roshi. We offer...
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...