About us:
Founded in 1989 by the late Zen Master Seung Sahn, internationally renowned Grand Master of the Kwan Um School of Zen, the Queensland Zen Centre (QZC) is a Brisbane-based group of practitioners dedicated to the practice of awakening.
Since 1996 our Guiding Teacher, Zen Master Senshin, has overseen all aspects of our group’s training including the teaching of the meditation practices of sitting, walking, chanting, and kong-an study. In addition to weekly practice sessions, which offer an introduction for new students as well as practice opportunities for regular students, Zen Master Senshin leads monthly one-day retreats. During retreats, Zen Master Senshin offers dharma talks and individual interviews for those wishing to deepen in their understanding. Please see our schedule page for practice session and retreat details.
The QZC is a non-profit religious organisation, which relies on the generosity of members and friends for support. Regular practitioners are encouraged to consider making a contribution towards costs and/or membership as an active way of supporting, while being supported by, the QZC.
Both new and experienced practitioners are welcome. Our information page provides information new students will need to know before attending a session for the first time. For all students new to QZC, additional information will be provided when you contact us.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Since 1996 our Guiding Teacher, Zen Master Senshin, has overseen all aspects of our group’s training including the teaching of the meditation practices of sitting, walking, chanting, and kong-an study. In addition to weekly practice sessions, which offer an introduction for new students as well as practice opportunities for regular students, Zen Master Senshin leads monthly one-day retreats. During retreats, Zen Master Senshin offers dharma talks and individual interviews for those wishing to deepen in their understanding. Please see our schedule page for practice session and retreat details.
The QZC is a non-profit religious organisation, which relies on the generosity of members and friends for support. Regular practitioners are encouraged to consider making a contribution towards costs and/or membership as an active way of supporting, while being supported by, the QZC.
Both new and experienced practitioners are welcome. Our information page provides information new students will need to know before attending a session for the first time. For all students new to QZC, additional information will be provided when you contact us.
We look forward to hearing from you.
What's on:Event Information
Please note, our scheduled one-day retreat on 8th July has been cancelled - we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Our next retreat will be held on Saturday 12th August, and will be followed by a Precepts Ceremony on Sunday 13th August. The first Wednesday of each month sees a variation on our regular evening practice, with a dharma talk and time for discussion and questions - please come along to our next session on Wednesday 5th July 2017. For more information, please see our schedule page. |
"When openly observed, the fundamental emptiness of our concepts serves as a catalyst in a deeper experience – a not knowing mind. Don’t stop there! What is this essential mind, with which all sentient beings are endowed, and how does it function?" Zen Master Senshin |
