Jikishoan Zen Buddhist Community, Melbourne

Join us for Sanzenkai from 5:30-7:30pm on Sunday evenings at the Australian Shiatsu College, 105 Evans Street, Brunswick. The Sanzenkai program includes walking and sitting meditation (zazen), Sutra chanting, a tea ceremony and a Dharma talk.

On your first visit, please arrive by 5:15pm so our guest manager can give a brief introduction and instruction. Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended.

You are welcome to join us after Sanzenkai for a vegetarian meal and informal chat with Jikishoan members and friends.

Sanzenkai is also held at the Footscray zendo from 7pm-9pm on Thursday evenings and includes zazen, kinhin, tea, Sutra chanting and a reading.

If you have any questions about Sanzenkai, please refer to the calendar for current contact information. Please note Sanzenkai is not held during retreat periods.

Jikishoan holds a number of residential retreats each year. These seven day retreats provide a period of concentrated Zen practice, conducted mostly in silence.

The daily routine is structured around periods of zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), oryoki (traditional meal practice), samu (work practice) and teisho (daily talks) by the teacher, Ekai Osho. Personal interviews with the teacher are also available.

If you would like to speak with someone about Jikishoan retreats, please refer to the calendar or retreat brochure below for dates and contact information.

Jikishoan will be holding the next seven-day Bendoho Retreat with Ekai Korematsu Osho at the Adekate Centre, Dean near Ballarat.

A bus service runs from Tullamarine Airport to Creswick, near Adekate.

Tickets for the bus can be purchased online through the Airport Shuttle Bus site.

Other Sangha (Community) Activities

Details of all community activities, including special occasions, ceremonies and Ekai Osho guest speaking events and teaching schedule are in the calendar and the latest news is posted on the home page.

If you experience difficulties accessing the calendar please contact the webmaster.



	Sanzenkai (Meditation) Retreats Other Activities Sanzenkai (Meditation) Join us for Sanzenkai from 5:30-7:30pm on Sunday evenings at the Australian Shiatsu College, 105 Evans Street, Brunswick. The Sanzenkai program includes walking and sitting meditation (zazen), Sutra chanting, a tea ceremony and a Dharma talk. On your first visit, please arrive by 5:15pm so our guest manager can give a brief introduction and instruction. Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended. You are welcome to join us after Sanzenkai for a vegetarian meal and informal chat with Jikishoan members and friends. A donation of $7 for the Sanzenkai program and $5 for the meal are suggested. Sanzenkai is also held at the Footscray zendo from 7pm-9pm on Thursday evenings and includes zazen, kinhin, tea, Sutra chanting and a reading. If you have any questions about Sanzenkai, please refer to the calendar for current contact information. Please note Sanzenkai is not held during retreat periods. Retreats Jikishoan holds a number of residential retreats each year. These seven day retreats provide a period of concentrated Zen practice, conducted mostly in silence. The daily routine is structured around periods of zazen (sitting meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), oryoki (traditional meal practice), samu (work practice) and teisho (daily talks) by the teacher, Ekai Osho. Personal interviews with the teacher are also available. Daily Retreat Routine If you would like to speak with someone about Jikishoan retreats, please refer to the calendar or retreat brochure below for dates and contact information. Retreat Brochure and Application Form Jikishoan will be holding the next seven-day Bendoho Retreat with Ekai Korematsu Osho at the Adekate Centre, Dean near Ballarat. Adekate General Information Sheet A bus service runs from Tullamarine Airport to Creswick, near Adekate. Tickets for the bus can be purchased online through the Airport Shuttle Bus site. Other Sangha (Community) Activities Details of all community activities, including special occasions, ceremonies and Ekai Osho guest speaking events and teaching schedule are in the calendar and the latest news is posted on the home page. Refer also to our Zen Education page for information about Jikishoan's Zen and Integrated Buddhist Studies Program and workshops. If you experience difficulties accessing the calendar please contact the webmaster.

	Jikishoan Zen Buddhist Community Inc. is Incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981. Registered No. A0037927K