Welcome to Jikishoan Zen Buddhist Community.

Jikishoan is a growing community of people learning and practicing Zen meditation under the guidance of Zen Master Ekai Korematsu Osho. 

Ekai Osho is the Abbot of Jikishoan Zen Buddhist Community and the principal teacher of all courses and workshops. He has practiced and taught Zen Buddhism in Japan, the USA and India for over 30 years and in Australia since 1999.

Jikishoan runs a range of programs throughout the year, which are conducted in the spirit of Bendoho - the original way of practice as prescribed by Dogen Zenji in the 13th Century.

Jikishoan is located in Melbourne and has a branch in Canberra, Australia.

Newcomers with an interest in Zen meditation and practice in daily life are always welcome. 

Sanzenkai (Seated Meditation)
Sangha (Community) Activities
One Day Workshops
Zen and Integrated Buddhist Studies Program
Retreats
Current Events Calendar
Jikishoan Flier (Japanese Text)


Latest News

Myoju Magazine

The latest issue of Myoju, our quarterly community newsletter for members and friends, is available here now.  Please take a look. 

Next Retreat: 5th - 12th April 2012

Seven Day Meditation Retreat, conducted by Ekai Korematsu Osho.

New brochure will be available here soon.  Please refer to the previous retreat brochure and the Community Activities page for more information.

Zen and Integrated Buddhist Studies Program 2012

Enrollment forms and information are available now.  Please refer to "Zen Education" page for more information:

Term 1 Main Course A
Semester 1 Main Course B

Yearly Main Course C