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Jikishoan Zen Buddhist Community is a not-for-profit charitable organisation founded in 1999. Jikishoan’s vision is to offer ‘Transformative Buddhist Learning, Experience and Cultivation for Everyone’. As part of our commitment to this vision, Jikishoan offers Zen and Integrated Buddhist Studies (IBS), based on Soto Zen Buddhism. Since its inception in 2009, the IBS has offered a three-fold Main Course program. The program includes meditation instruction, tutorials, consultat

Join us on Saturdays or Wednesdays for Main Course A. Main Course A (Root) is the entry point to, and the main foundation of, the Main Course Program for a new student. 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. The next term commences on Saturday September 26. More information is available on the Main Course A page.

Join us for a week of immersive practice. The activities include an orientation for newcomers. The daily schedule includes seated and walking meditation, work practice, formal meal practice, a tea service, discussion periods and teachings by Jikishoan’s Teacher, Ekai Korematsu Osho.

Open to All, Beginners Welcome Take a pause from daily life and experience the simplicity of Zen practice. Guided meditation in a supportive environment.