Online – Monday Evening
7 pm – 8.30 pm
1 hour sitting followed by Dharma Talk. Please email us for zoom link or visit our ‘meetup’ site for details https://www.meetup.com/sun-mountain-zen/events/287280384/
East Brisbane – Wednesday Evening
7 pm – 8.00 pm
St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall – 554 Vulture Street, East Brisbane
Zen Teachers: Richard Warner – 0407633981
Kenilworth – Thursday Evening
5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
St John Bosco Catholic Church Kenilworth. Please call 0439 130 158 for further details.
Zen Teacher: Sue Wolter
Weekly schedule for East Brisbane
6.40pm Set up of hall
6.50 pm Arrival
7.00 pm Zazen / Meditation
Introduction to Zen for newcomers.
7.25 pm Kinhin / Walking Meditation
7.30 pm Zazen / Meditation
Optional Dokusan or Interview with resident teacher.
7:45 pm Occasional Dharma Talk / Q&A
7.55 pm Closing recitations
8.00 pm Clean up of hall followed by tea (optional)
Weekly schedule for Kenilworth
5.20 pm Arrival
5.30 pm Zazen/Meditation and Introduction to Zen for newcomers
5.55 pm Kinhin or walking meditation
6.00 pm Zazen/Meditation and optional interview/Dokusan with teacher
6.25 pm Kinhin / walking meditation
6.30 pm Zazen/Meditation
6.45 pm Dharma talk or Q&A
6.55 pm Closing recitations
7.00 pm Clean-up and storage
Further information:
Newcomers:
An introduction to sitting practice will be offered to all newcomers. We recommend that you contact us if you are planning to attend for the first time.
What to bring:
Please wear plain, neutral tone, loose fitting clothing. Cushions, mats, stools and chairs are provided.
Fees:
A $ 5.00 donation is appreciated to cover hall hiring expenses or as one can afford.
Set up of hall:
Please consider arriving 20 minutes earlier to help set up the hall.
Cancellations:
Please note that some weeks may be cancelled due to public holidays or conflicting hall hires. While this is rare, please keep an eye on this website for details or let us know that you are interested in attending a session by email (sunmountainzen@gmail.com) and we can then notify you of any cancelled weekly sittings.