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)

Zen Retreats

Join us for a week of immersive practice.

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. Newcomers will receive an orientation to Zen practice, and to the retreat’s schedule and activities.

2026 retreat dates:

R82: 23-30 August

R83: 22-29 November

The Brochure and General Information below provide information about the retreat, the cost of attending. and its structure, including its leadership and daily Zen practice activities. The Application Form contained in the Brochure can also be used to apply.

Applications to attend the retreat can also be made online by contacting:

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

Zen Retreat Brochure R82.pdf

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R82 Retreat general information.pdf

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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