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Main Course A - next intake

Jan 11
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The entry point to, and the main foundation of, the Main Course Program for a new student is Main Course A. It is a vital base where transformative learning, experience and cultivation for everyone takes place and evolves along with one’s deepening meditation, practice and direct understanding. More information

The next intake commences as follows:

A1: Saturday 24 January, 10am - 12pm

A2: Saturday 24 January, 4pm to 6pm

A3: Wednesday 28 January, 7pm - 9pm.

Location

A1 & A2: Tokozan in Heidelberg West. Address to be given upon the acceptance of your registration.

A3: online only

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Main Course B

Jan 10
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Main Course B brings together students from diverse walks of life, cultural and educational backgrounds. Each semester comprises 20 sessions of 2 to 4 hours of weekly meditation (Sanzen-kai) within Mahayana Buddhism and the Soto Zen approach to Buddhist discipline. Its scope of study is larger than that of Main Course A with teaching being more explicit, detailed and performance oriented.

Join us on Sunday mornings in Heidelberg West, or Thursday evenings in Braybrook.

Location

Sundays: St Pius Primary School, Heidelberg West.

Thursdays: Quang Ming Temple Braybook.

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Attendance

You can participate based on a committment, or on a casual basis. To commit, please register.

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Main Course C

Jan 9
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This is a yearly program based on three 7- day retreats in April, August and November.

Main Course C ushers students into intensive practice, study and ryo training at Bendoho retreats, a form of Zen monastic community practice, emphasizing Zen Master Dogen’s method of practices and teachings within his major work Shobogenzo, The Treasure House of the Eye of True Teaching.

For more information see Main Course C page.