Illustration of the Avatamsaka Sutra at Songgwangsa in Suncheon, Korea.

On the third Saturday of every month we meet for zazenkai, an extended afternoon of Zen practice.

Join us for sutra chanting, zazen (seated meditation), kinhin (walking meditation), dokusan (interviews with Kynan Sutherland Sensei), and lively dharma discussion. Each month we explore a new topic to shed light on the way Zen practice awakens our everyday life.

Beginners are very welcome. If you would like to arrange an orientation or receive monthly email reminders, please contact us here.

PLEASE NOTE: We take hygiene very seriously at Castlemaine Zen. This is especially so with the spread of coronavirus. To view a list of our simple guidelines please visit our hygiene page.

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Schedule

1pm Sutras

1.30 Zazen / Kinhin / Dokusan

3.00 Dharma Discussion

4.00 Finish

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Zazenkai Dates for 2020

Feb 15

March 21

April 18

May 16

June 20

July 18

August 15

September 19

October 17

November 20

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A $5 donation is appreciated to help us cover our costs. It is also customary to offer dana (voluntary donation) for the teaching, and a dana bowl is provided.

Orientation is available by request. If you are new to Zen and would like to learn more about the form and ritual, please email us here.