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...
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...
Benefit Concert
Benefit Concert on Saturday 7th September 2024 Join us for an evening of song, music, poetry, rap, storytelling and comedy presented by members of the SZC and guest artist Harry...
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 8th 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...
Autumn Sesshin
Saturday 19th to Saturday 26th April (including Easter Monday) This sesshin will be led by Subhana Barzaghi, roshi and apprentice teacher Peter Bursky Sesshin is an invitation to experience awakening...
Online Meditation
If you can't come to the zendo because you live too far away, or you have work or family commitments, or you are restricted in your ability to travel, we...
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...