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 R81- 18.02.2026 YR.pdf

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R81 Retreat general information 18.02.2026 YR.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

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

Read this Myoju (file on Google Drive)