Latest News
All the latest news from Castlemaine Zen, including recent events, publications and opportunities.
What is Zen Meditation?
Zazen, or seated meditation, is fundamental to Zen practice. We practice zazen to realise exactly what the Buddha realised — the mind completely at rest in its circumstances.
Zen Ritual and Form
A description of how to enter, leave and practice in the Dojo, including a selection of key terms.
Castlemaine Zen Podcast
A collection of recent talks, encounters and encouraging words from Kynan Sutherland Roshi, recorded at various events throughout Australia.
Zen Papers
A collection of essays, articles and transcribed dharma talks.
Sangha Gallery
An emerging collection of images from Castlemaine Zen events, including yatras, activism and creativity.
Sutra Book
Click the image for a copy of the Zen Open Circle Sutra Book. We use this as a basis for our own sutras, and it includes a full Sutra Service, Readings, Jukai Ceremony and comprehensive Glossary.
Dharma Talks (Archive)
A collection of dharma talks from Kynan Sutherland Roshi, from 2018—present (Members Only)