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...
Spring Sesshin
Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th October (including Labour day) SZC Spring sesshin will be led by Gillian Coote, roshi and Will Moon, roshi Under the bodhi tree living beings are...
Annual General Meeting
Sunday 18th 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...
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...
Memorial Ceremony
The Memorial Ceremony on Sunday 8th November honours friends and family who we have lost. The ceremony proper begins at 10 am and finishes at noon, with a potluck lunch....
Rohatsu Sesshin
Thursday 3rd to Tuesday 8th December This sesshin is led by apprentice teacher Peter Bursky at the Annandale zendo The moon of mind, the flower of eyes, are bright and...
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...
Women’s retreat at Kodoji
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th 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...
Buddha’s birthday & baby naming ceremony
Sunday 11th April This is a family-friendly event when the birth of Siddhartha Gautama is celebrated in Zen sanghas around the world. Bring flowers and food to share for our...
Autumn Sesshin
Friday April to Friday April This sesshin will be led by Subhana Barzaghi, roshi and Will Moon, roshi A monk asked Xinghua, “What should one do when things come at...