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, Annandale (see schedule below).  There will be instructions about sitting and walking meditation, as well as some information about Zen philosophy and rituals. Please wear loose dark, preferably black, clothing. It is better not to wear tight fitting jeans or belts to ensure circulation of blood in your legs. When sitting with the group avoid wearing revealing or patterned clothing, perfume and noticeable jewellery, so there are no distractions from your meditation practice.

Orientations take place by appointment only, so if you wish to attend you will need to email the person whose name is down for your preferred night (below). Once you have booked please confirm by email a few days before the orientation. You can join our regular meditation sessions at Annandale, or via Zoom (after orientation) on Thursday evenings.

There is a $20 fee which covers the orientation and another evening of meditation with the sangha. This sum can be paid directly to our bank account: BSB 062 182 Account number: 1013 7103. Please tag with your name, and the word “Orientation”.

We’re looking forward to meeting you …

 

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

2024

JANUARY
Orientation Tuesday 16th January
Contact: Jill Steverson jillsteverson@gmail.com
Meditation Nights: Monday 22nd & Wednesday 24th January

FEBRUARY
Orientation: Tuesday 20th February
Contact: Brendon Stewart stewarts34@bigpond.com
Meditation Nights: Monday 26th, Wednesday 28th

MARCH
Orientation: Tuesday 19th February
Contact: Aeveen Kirby & Zoe Thurner zoethurner2015@gmail.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 25th & Wednesday 27th

APRIL
Orientation: Tuesday 16th April
Contact: Jill Steverson jillsteverson@gmail.com
Mediation Nights: Monday 22nd, Wednesday 24th

MAY
Orientation: Tuesday 14th May
Contact: Zoe Thurner & Aeveen Kirby zoethurner2015@gmail.com
Meditation Night: Monday 20th & Wednesday 22nd

JUNE
Orientation: Tuesday 18th June
Contact: Sue Bidwell sue.bidwell17@gmail.com
Meditation Nights: Monday 5th & Wednesday 7th

JULY
Orientation: Tuesday 16th June
Contact: Kerry Stewart stewartkerry4@gmail.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 22nd & Wednesday 24th

AUGUST
Orientation: Tuesday 13th August
Contact : Kim Bagot & Julie Robinson julesandco@live.com.au
Meditation Nights: Monday 19th & Wednesday 21st

SEPTEMBER
Orientation: Tuesday 10th September
Contact: Janet Selby janetselby@bigpond.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 16th & Wednesday 18th

OCTOBER
Orientation: Tuesday 1st October
Contact: Jill Steverson
Meditation Nights: Monday 14th & Wednesday 16th

NOVEMBER
Orientation: Tuesday 12th November
Contact: Brendon Stewart & William Verity  jwgverity@.com
Meditation Nights: Monday 18th & Wednesday 20th

2025

JANUARY
Orientation: No Orientation this month
Contact: —–
Meditation Nights: Monday 13th & Wednesday 15th January

FEBRUARY
Orientation: Tuesday 4th February
Contact: Aeveen Kirby & Zoe Thurner zoethurner2015@gmail.com
Meditation Nights: Monday 10th, Wednesday 12th

MARCH
Orientation: Tuesday 4th February
Contact: Kim Bagot & Julie Robinson julesandco@live.com.au
Dharma Cafe: Monday 10th & Wednesday 12th

APRIL
Orientation: Tuesday 8th April
Contact: William Verity & Brendon Stewart stewarts34@bigpond.com
Mediation Nights: Monday 14th, Wednesday 16th

MAY
Orientation: Tuesday 6th May
Contact: Kerry Stewart stewartkerry4@gmail.com
Meditation Night: Monday 12th & Wednesday 14th

JUNE
Orientation: Tuesday 3rd June
Contact: Aeveen Kirby & Zoe Thurner zoethurner2015@gmail.com
Meditation Nights: Monday 9th & Wednesday 11th

JULY
Orientation: Tuesday 1st July
Contact: Sue Bidwell sue.bidwell17@gmail.com
Dharma Cafe: Monday 7th & Wednesday 9th

AUGUST
Orientation: Tuesday 5th August
Contact :
Meditation Nights: Monday 11th & Wednesday 13th

SEPTEMBER
Orientation: Tuesday 2nd September
Contact:
Dharma Cafe: Monday 8th & Wednesday 10th

OCTOBER
Orientation: Tuesday 30th September
Contact:
Meditation Nights: Monday 6th & Wednesday 8th

NOVEMBER
Orientation: Tuesday 28th October
Contact: Brendon Stewart & William Verity jwgverity@gmail.com
Meditation Nights: Monday 3rd & Wednesday 5th

Timetable

  Open Time Close Time Teacher Address
04/02/2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
04/02/2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
04/03/2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
08/04/2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
06/05/2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
03/06/2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
01/07/2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
05/08/2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
02/09/2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
07/10/2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
28/10/2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Newcomers Orientation 251 Young Street, Annandale
04/02/2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
04/02/2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
04/03/2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
08/04/2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
06/05/2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
03/06/2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
01/07/2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
05/08/2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
02/09/2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
07/10/2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale
28/10/2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - with Newcomers Orientation - at 251 Young Street, Annandale