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Community Sits

Monthly One Day Sits

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Saturday 15 August 2026, 9am to 3:30pm.
Subsequent dates TBD.

These one-day retreats are conducted primarily in silence. There will be Dharma talk and possibly a discussion by a teacher during the day. Dokusan (one-on-one meeting with a teacher) will be available.

To help participants gain the most from the experience, once sitting begins at 9am, speech is kept to a bare minimum. This means if we need to ask for practical information, or get assistance, we ask that you do so in a quiet voice without disturbing others. It is best to indicate to the teacher or a practice leader that you need to ask something and then the two people step away from earshot of others. The only exception to this is during one-on-one meetings with a teacher (dokusan) or if there is a practice discussion after the 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.)

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 Contact Page for more information, to confirm attendance, or to inquire about accomodation.

Those with disabilities or health limitations welcomed and catered for.

Please get it touch to let us know what your needs are. We can make a timetable that suits you and is flexible. Private rooms are available for rest 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