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Zen Meditation

6 days ago
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Open to All, Beginners Welcome

Take a pause from daily life and experience the simplicity of Zen practice.

Guided meditation in a supportive environment.

Location: Central Preston

Starts: Wednesday 13 May

Ends: Monday 8 June

Contribution: Donation: $5 — $10

Session Times

Monday evenings 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm

Wednesday morning 6:15 am – 7:30 am

Sessions include

• A gentle introduction for beginners

• Sitting (zazen) and walking meditation

• Guidance in traditional Zen practice

Led by Teacher Teishin Osho.

Assisted by experienced practitioners.

Enquiry & Bookings:

Contact@jikishoan.org.au

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March 2026, Issue 103

Mar 2
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Editorial

Communication in Zen: Isshin Denshin

Communication is usually understood as the exchange of information—words spoken, messages sent, meanings clarified. When communication fails, we assume something was not explained well enough, or not heard clearly.

Zen begins elsewhere.

Zen speaks of ishin denshin—mind-to-mind transmission. This does not reject language or point to a secret teaching beyond words. It points to the ground from which words arise. Before speaking and listening, before agreement or disagreement, there is already presence.

In zazen, nothing is explained, yet communication is complete. Posture communicates. Breath communicates. Stillness communicates. Communication is not added to practice; it is the functioning of practice itself.

Dogen Zenji wrote extensively yet warned against mistaking explanation for realisation. Words without embodied practice become hollow; practice without articulation becomes vague. Isshin denshin is the alignment of body, mind, and expression.

In sangha life, a bow communicates. Silence communicates. Showing up communicates. In a noisy world, Zen offers communication grounded in presence— mind meeting mind.

Ekai Korematsu

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Main Course A

Jan 10
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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 11 April, 10am - 12pm

A2: Saturday 11 April, 4pm to 6pm

A3: Wednesday 15 April, 7pm - 9pm.

Location

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

A3: online only