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 dharma 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 (Members Only).
Ethics, Young People, Safety and Conflict Resolution
Click here for the Diamond Sangha Teachers Agreement, our policy on children and young people, and our process for conflict resolution.
Sutra Book
Click here for a copy of the Castlemaine Zen Sutra Book. It includes our full Sutra Service, Readings, Jukai Ceremony and a comprehensive Glossary.
Archive
A library of dharma talks from Kynan Sutherland Roshi from 2018—2023 (Members Only).