
Events & Schedule
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Regular events
Tuesday and Friday mornings
Every Tuesday morning from 7:45am to 8:45am we offer silent meditation (Zazen) and once a month guided meditations by OzZen teachers.
Every Friday morning from 7:45am to 8:45am we have a short period of Zazen followed by the Reading Discussion Group. We read books from teachers in the Ordinary Mind Zen Tradition, typically focussing on Barry Magid or Joko Beck.
Use this Zoom link (Meeting ID: 492 917 3299).
Wednesday-Thursday evenings: Zazen practice
We offer evening meetings for zazen on a Wednesday and Thursday evening from 6:00pm to 6:30pm (Sydney time). I am pleased to announce that Zenko Jack Wicks will be the host for the evening sessions this year.
Monthly ZAZENKAI (intensive practice period)
Every four weeks on a Sunday morning we gather for our monthly Zazenkai.
- Check-in from 8.45am for a 9.00am start.
- Zazen from 9:00am to 10:30am followed by half-an-hour tea break.
- Recommencing at 11:00am with zazen followed by a dharma talk and discussion, finishing at 12:30pm.
- Participants can join in at 11:00am if that is preferable.
Special Events
Sesshins (Zen Retreats)

Each year we offer a four-day Autumn sesshin at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Red Rock, during May.
All OzZen offerings are freely given to allow access to all people regardless of income. If you are able to give financial support, please access the donation button on the OzZen website under the Events section.
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(These donations are for teachings only.
To make a donation towards the ongoing existence of OzZen as an organisation please make a direct deposit into our bank account).
