2017 Schedule:
Weekly Practice Sessions at Moorooka:
(For our address and directions to the zen centre, please contact us directly) Wednesday Evenings Monthly session: First Wednesday of the month, from 7pm to 9pm, includes a practice session with instruction, followed by Dharma talks, and discussion. This monthly session is recommended for all students new to Queensland Zen Centre. Weekly Session: All other Wednesday practice sessions, from 7-8.30pm, include chanting, sitting and walking mediation. Sunday Morning Every Sunday from 10am to noon (with the exception of the 2nd Sunday of every month). The practice sessions include extended chanting and sitting meditation, and a kong-an interview with Zen Master Senshin. If you are planning to visit us for the first time, please see the information page for further details of what to expect - the practice schedule, what to wear, what to bring etc. |
Special events:
Kishitigarbha Ceremony:
Our tradition honors those who have passed in a yearly ceremony. Together, we recite The Bodhisattva Kishitigarbha (Ji Jang Bosal) Sutra. In Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Kishitigarbha is revered as the protector of children and the dead. Sunday 6th August, 10am-1pm Precepts Ceremony: A precepts ceremony will be held at Samadhi House on Sunday, 13th August at 1oam. For those interested in taking the precepts and/or attending the ceremony, please contact us. |
One Day Retreats at Bellbowrie:
Held on the second Saturday of each month, a retreat is a full day intensive where students can focus on the practices of opening the Mind. During a retreat, familiarisation with QZC's basic practices, such as chanting, sitting, and walking meditation is paramount. Prior to a retreat, new students are expected to attend weekly practice sessions at Moorooka. The retreat schedule includes a formal Dharma talk, an individual interview with our teacher, Zen Master Senshin, and a four-bowl traditional meal service. Lunch is vegan/gluten-free.
Upcoming Retreat Dates:
All retreats run from 9:00am to 5.30pm (participants should arrive by 8:30am). The retreat fee, including meals, is $65.00 per day (lay members), $75.00 (participant members), $85 (non-members).
Please contact us for more information or to register for any of these retreats.
If financial assistance is needed, retreat and workshop fees are negotiable. Please contact our Treasurer, Shim Kwang, via the QZC email address.
Held on the second Saturday of each month, a retreat is a full day intensive where students can focus on the practices of opening the Mind. During a retreat, familiarisation with QZC's basic practices, such as chanting, sitting, and walking meditation is paramount. Prior to a retreat, new students are expected to attend weekly practice sessions at Moorooka. The retreat schedule includes a formal Dharma talk, an individual interview with our teacher, Zen Master Senshin, and a four-bowl traditional meal service. Lunch is vegan/gluten-free.
Upcoming Retreat Dates:
- Saturday 12th August 2017
- Saturday 9th September 2017
- Saturday 14th October 2017
All retreats run from 9:00am to 5.30pm (participants should arrive by 8:30am). The retreat fee, including meals, is $65.00 per day (lay members), $75.00 (participant members), $85 (non-members).
Please contact us for more information or to register for any of these retreats.
If financial assistance is needed, retreat and workshop fees are negotiable. Please contact our Treasurer, Shim Kwang, via the QZC email address.
