Friendly ZAZEN

Community Sits

Monthly One Day Sits

Diversity Friendly

Saturday 15 August 2026
Sunday 13 September 2026 [or two days 12 and 13 Sept]
Saturday 10th October 2026
Saturday 14th November 2026
9am to 3:30pm. Please arrive by 8:45am. Download schedule here.

One day sits are open to practitioners who have experience in meditation.

These one-day retreats are conducted in silence. People newer to the practice are encouraged to come for a couple of hours in the morning or afternoon. You can contact us to discuss what can work for you. The day includes a short Dharma talk and possibly a practice discussion lead by a teacher.

To help participants gain the most from the experience, before sitting begins at 9am, phones are put away and once we start, speech is kept to a minimum. This means if you need information or assistance, it is best to indicate to a teacher or practice leader that you need to talk, and then step out of earshot of others. The only exception is during a one-on-one meeting with a teacher, or during a practice discussion after a dharma talk. We keep talks brief, at around 20 minutes.

What to Bring: bring your own lunch and meditation cushions. There's a microwave for heating food and a well equipped kitchen. Cushions provided for people catching buses or who don't own any. Chairs are also available.

Time-table: 9am to 3:30pm. (Additional Early/Late sits available if staying overnight.) Download Schedule.

Venue: Linh Sơn Temple, 25 Banyan St, Bellbowrie

Transport Bus: Route 444, closest stop "Moggill Rd at Bellbowrie" on Timetable.

Accomodation: If you'd like to stay at the temple for a night or two rooms are available by donation (only as you can afford).

Fee: $10 for the day for One Day Sit for Abbott Sister Tri Hang to cover Temple costs (only as you can afford).

Dana: By donation for the teacher of the day (only as you can afford).

Get in touch: via the Contact Page to let us know you wish to attend or to inquire about accomodation.

Those with disabilities or health limitations welcomed and catered for

Please get in touch to let us know what your needs are. We can work with you to make a timetable that suits you and is flexible. Private rooms are available for rest during the day as required.

Tuesday night reading group

“The sun is my eye, the wind my breath, all of space my heart, the mountain and ocean my body.” - Tangen Harada Roshi, Throw Yourself Into the House of Buddha

Starting mid-August, joing us Tuesday nights at 7pm on Zoom while we read together and discuss "Throw Yourself Into the House of Buddha" by Tangen Harada Roshi