September 2025, Issue 101

Editorial

Theme: Sangha and Taking Refuge

Sangha is the living expression of the Buddha’s path—a community where practice becomes real through relationship. Taking precepts marks a turning point: an inner vow becomes visible and shared. In Sangha, we support each other not just in keeping the precepts, but in embodying them.

On 20 July 2025, the 52nd Initial Jukai Ceremony was held at St Pius School Hall.

Three Zen students received the Three Essential Precepts—Buddha, Dharma and

Sangha—from the Abbot of Jikishoan. To date, 133 people have taken Jukai.

This issue honours those who have stepped forward, renewing the heart of community. May we walk together with clarity, humility, and the joy of shared

awakening.

— Ekai Korematsu Osho

Read this Myoju (file on Google Drive)

Retreats

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.

2026 retreat dates:

R81: 19-26 April

R82: 23-30 August

R83: 22-29 November

Please download the Bendoho brochure and general information brochures below for more information and to make an application. Please also see My Participation for more details.

Bendoho retreat brochure template R80- 25.09.2025 YR.pdf

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R80 Retreat general information 13.10.2025 tc.pdf

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Please contact the following people for more information:

Coordinator, Tony Crivelli, M: 0408 696 645 C-course@jikishoan.org.au

One Day Workshop

AN INTRODUCTION TO ZEN PRACTICEZEN MEDITATION WORKSHOP

2026 dates: 15 February, 21 June & 1 November

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