Regular Activities

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 Classes   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 offered on Monday nights on the following dates. Please email the person whose name is down for that particular night if you plan to attend an orientation. May 12 - Jean (jeanmbrick@yahoo.com.au) May 26 - Maggie (magpiewarble@yahoo.com) June 2 - Allan (allan.marett@gmail.com) June 16 - Jean June 30 - Sue (suebazbi@bigpond.net.au) July 14 - Maggie July 28 - Sue August 11 - Sue August 25 - Maggie Wednesday nights call Janet Selby 9589 4636. 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). Kodoji is available for hire by groups who share a philosophical commitment to the Dharma, subject to consideration by the Board of the Sydney Zen centre. Accommodation is simple and quite basic. For more details please contact Brendon Stewart on 02 9879 7290. 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. Top