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My Participation

To enrich your study and practice, the Integrated Buddhist Studies program encourages you to cultivate your own vision & purpose when you pursue the course work, alongside our common vision, which is To offer transformative Buddhist learning, experience and cultivation for everyone.

Courses

Course A (Root)

Main Course A is essential for any individual regardless of their prior experience, and is a prerequisite for Course B and C. Particularly, if you are new, you must start from this course except for a Jikishoan member, or an IBS student who has finished 1 term in A class curriculum, or previously attended a Bendoho Retreat for a minimum of 7 days, or 3 x One Day Workshops.
 
Fees:
$755 One full year – 4 terms OR $235 One term 10 classes.
$125 for each One Day Workshop.

Course B (Stem)

Main Course B is for a student who wants to train in Ryo practice and study in the Mahayana tradition at weekly Sanzen-kai with a Teacher and a Sangha. Anyone can attend Sanzen-kai. However, this course enrolment provides a supportive structure and an environment for Zen education and training in community level practice. Integration with Course A and C curriculum helps to bring meditation into life.

 

Fees:

$340 One full year – 2 semesters OR $235 One semester – 6 months

Course C (Flower)

Main Course C is retreat-based and intended for students who have a long-term vision and wish to pursue integrated training in the Main Course Program. It emphasises methods and teachings of the two Zen Masters: Dogen Zenji and Keizan Zenji. A face to face interview with the Teacher is a prerequisite for Course C admission.

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Fees:

$1,950 – 3 retreats Tuition [KC] OR $1,295 – 2 retreats base [CY] OR $755 one retreat [R]

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Alternative Participation for returning students and members

Qualifying students/members may participate in the above courses as a nominal student (33% attendance).

Accreditation

Student work is assessed each year. Accreditation is primarily based on successful attendance and meeting course requirements (Jikishoan IBS Program Outline 2025).

Refund Policy

Admission and tuition fees are non-refundable. However, if Jikishoan determines that due to extraordinary circumstances a student can no longer continue his/her course work, the remaining balance of the Main Course tuition paid may be credited for re-enrolment in the following year.

Apply

To begin this transformative journey, please follow these steps:

  1. Review the Program Outline for full details on the courses, fees, faculty, and other important information.

  2. Register as a student member by completing the Student Membership Registration form and submitting the membership fee. This grants access to all non-credit and casual activities. If you have already registered as a student member, kindly disregard this step.

  3. Enroll in your chosen course (A, B, or C) by filling out the Course Application form and submitting the tuition fee.

  4. Commit to deepening your practice and integrating its benefits into your daily life.

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