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 transformation to meet the challenges of our time.  To hear the earth’s cry, is to realise there is no separation between our subjectivity and the dark rich earth. The green Buddha mind is a consciousness that recognises it’s own seamless totality with all beings.

The experience and understanding of interconnectedness informs and changes our sense of guardianship and responsibility to this precious green planet of ours.

This zazenkai is a full day of intensive practice and mindfulness

The morning program:

9am Zazen & Sutras
10am Dharma talk on ‘Awakening your Green Buddha’
11.00 Dokusan by Subhana

12.30 – 1.30  Lunch – please bring your own

The afternoon program:

1-30 – 4.30 will include experiential inter-active exercises, outside walking meditation, exploring Koans from the Mountains & Rivers Sutra, a discussion group and sharing.

There is a facility fee of $20 for non-members for participation in the the whole day’s activities. Participants in the afternoon’s activities may also offer dana to the teacher

Dana – Teachers in accordance with a 2,500 year old Buddhist tradition provide their teachings as a gift and rely on your return of that gift in the form of Dana (donation).