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...
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,...
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...
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...
Henry Shukman talk
SOLD OUT Henry Shukman will give a Dharma talk to Sydney Zen Centre members and guests on the topic of his latest book, 'Original Love', on Friday 20th March at...
Memorial Ceremony
The Memorial Ceremony on Sunday 15th November honours friends and family who we have lost. The ceremony proper begins at 10 am and finishes at noon, with a potluck lunch....
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...
Rohatsu Sesshin
Thursday 3rd to Tuesday 8th December This sesshin will be co-taught by Peter Bursky and Allan Marett Roshi at the Annandale zendo. Following the close of sesshin, Peter will receive...
Transmission Ceremony
The sangha is warmly invited to join Peter Bursky for his Dharma Transmission Ceremony with Allan Marett Roshi on Tuesday 8 December, the day on which we traditionally celebrate the...