Main Course B

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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2025 IBS REGISTRATION APPLICATION- 22.08.2024 ibs .pdf

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One Day Workshop

AN INTRODUCTION TO ZEN PRACTICEZEN MEDITATION WORKSHOP

Sunday October 26, 10 am – 4 pm

A workshop introducing the fundamentals of Zen meditation and community practice guided by Master Ekai Korematsu Osho and his students in the Zen and Integrated Buddhist Studies (IBS).

Apply here or contact the Workshop Coordinator: Katherine Yeo 0422 407 870 or e-mail A-course@jikishoan.org.au

June 2025, Issue 100

Editorial

In our busy lives, it’s easy to forget that growth—personal, spiritual, and com- munal—comes not from rare moments of inspiration but from steady, inten- tional practice. Zen teaches that transformation arises through mindful engagement with the present moment, not sudden epiphanies.

Practice invites us to pause, observe our habits, and discover the potential for awakening in everyday life. It happens not only in zazen but also in shared meals, conversations, and simple tasks like washing dishes or sweeping. The challenge is to be fully present, bringing mindfulness to even the smallest acts.

This 100th issue of Myoju Quarterly marks a milestone for our publication and our Sangha. All articles in this edition reflect on the power of collective practice in the Jikishoan Zen community. Practising together helps us stay grounded and connected amid modern distractions. In this shared effort, we find support, wisdom, and inspiration.

As we begin a new quarter, let’s continue cultivating our practice and

strengthening our bonds. Every moment offers the chance to awaken – and to ripple that practice outward.

Ekai Korematsu, Editor

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