Sitting
meditation group program
Regular sitting and walking meditation groups are offered on
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 pm to 9 pm, at the city
Zendo (251 Young Street, Annandale).
Zazenkai
The SZC offers a monthly Sunday morning meditation groups (zazenkai)
which are offered on the third Sunday of each month, from 8:30
am to 12 PM, at the city Zendo (251 Young St. Annandale). Each
zazenkai includes a dharma talk.
Sesshin
Sesshin, or meditation retreats, are held each year at Kodoji,
SZC's wilderness retreat centre at Gorricks Run and also at
Annandale. 'Sesshin' means 'to touch the heart-mind' and is
a time of intensive Zen training.
Study Groups
Dharma study groups are usually held four times a year. We are
currently working through The Roaring Stream: A
New Zen Reader.
Beginners' Orientation
These take place at 251 Young Street Annandale on Mondays at 6
pm, and Wednesdays at 6.45pm. All are welcome to participate
in orientations to Zen Buddhist practice. We suggest you allow
the time for the entire evening of zazen, kinhin and chanting,
finishing at at 9 pm and followed by community tea. There is no
charge, although we welcome donations as we are all volunteers
and the sangha exists on members' fees and donations.
Orientations are available on Monday nights on the following
dates. They take place only by appointment, so if you wish to
attend an orientation you will need to email the person whose
name is down for your preferred night. Please make contact at
least 24 hours in advance.
July 12: Sue
suebazbi@bigpond.net.au
July 26:
Allan
allan.marett@gmail.com
August 9:
Sue
suebazbi@bigpond.net.au
August 23:
Jean
jeanmbrick@yahoo.com.au
September 6:
Sue
suebazbi@bigpond.net.au
September 20:
Maggie
magpiewarble@yahoo.com
Wednesday nights call Janet Selby 0421 369 707 or email:
janetselby@bigpond.com
Kodoji
Kodoji, Ancient Ground Zendo at Gorricks Run, nestles in a deep
valley beneath the high sandstone cliffs of Yengo National Park.
It is approximately two hours north-north west of Sydney near
St. Albans. The facilities include a cottage equipped with a
kitchen, dormitory style sleeping quarters, bush showers and
a large and magnificent dojo (meditation hall).
For detailed information, go to Calendar.
Supporting SZC
Donations towards SZC's many activities are most welcome from
people who practice with us, prior to committing to membership
(see Links). Your donations support
the rental of the Annandale zendo, the upkeep of Kodoji, financial
support for the teachers, and the many other activities of the
group.
You can learn more about us by clicking on the links to the
left.
Contacting Us
Phone: (02) 9660 2993
Mail: Sydney Zen Centre, 251 Young Street, Annandale, NSW 2038.
Email: info@szc.org.au
Contact us by email for any further information
If you are looking for a Diamond Sangha nearer your home, please
check our Links page.
