Zen Practice in the heart of the Goldfields

Welcome to the home of Castlemaine Zen, a thriving Zen community in the heart of the Victorian Goldfields.

We offer monthly orientation, weekly zazen (seated meditation), monthly zazenkai (day of Zen practice), dharma discussions, sutra chanting, dharma talks, special events and dokusan (dharma interviews) with Kynan Sutherland Roshi. We also offer seasonal yatras (silent Zen walks) in the beautiful box-ironbark forest around Castlemaine.

Our sangha (Zen community) is passionate about realising the dharma in the flow of everyday life. We place a strong emphasis on environmental action, social justice, community building and the arts.

You do not need to be a buddhist to join our activities, just someone who longs for a settled, earthy and vital life.

Beginners welcome!

Upcoming Events

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Sunday Morning Zazen
Nov 24
Sunday Morning Zazen

Join us every Sunday morning at the West End Hall for zazen (seated meditation). A great way to deepen your meditation with sangha friends.
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Telephone Dokusan
Nov 27
Telephone Dokusan

Telephone dokusan with Kynan Sutherland Roshi is offered twice a month on Wednesday nights.
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Orientation, Full Sutra Service and Zazen
Dec 1
Orientation, Full Sutra Service and Zazen

Join us on the first Sunday of each month for a Orientation (optional), Full Sutra Service and Zazen (seated meditation).
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Rohatsu Yatra, Picnic and 108 Bells at Dog Rock
Dec 8
Rohatsu Yatra, Picnic and 108 Bells at Dog Rock

Please join us Rohatsu, the Buddha’s Enlightenment Day!
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