We are a small friendly group of meditators who welcome beginners anytime. Led by ‘Doshin’ Rachel Whiting, our focus is on assisting you to feel comfortable and supported to experience the benefits of meditation and mindfulness in a way that works for you in your current life situation. No expectations, no pressure, no judgment, all welcome. Youth-friendly, queer friendly, neuro-divergent friendly, all ages 16+.
Phone: 0427 778 837
See Doshin’s ‘Teachers’ bio for more info.
LISMORE ZEN GROUP
Mondays 6-8pm
$5 Hall Hire + $10 recommended donation to teacher/ dojo build (Dana)
6pm: Guidance on ‘Zen & the Art of Living’ in daily life (teisho)
6.25: Mindful walking (kinhin)
6.35: Guided meditation (zazen)
6.55 Reflections
7.05: Departure/ Meet with Doshin/ Silent meditation
7.30pm: Departure/ Chanting (sutras)
8pm End
SUNDAY ZAZENKAI (Flexible full day of meditation)
Zazenkai dates are flexible and will be confirmed each month.
Most should be as planned, but we aim to be responsive to causes and conditions. Attendance is flexible.
Mar 16th (Newcomers friendly)
April 13th
May 18th
Morning Session 9am-12.10 - Lunch - 1-4pm Afternoon Session
June 14th (Newcomers friendly)
July 6th
Aug 10th
Sep 7th (Newcomers friendly)
Oct Sesshin 4-11/ 5-12
Nov 2nd
Nov 30th (Newcomers friendly)
ZAZENKAI SCHEDULE:
Morning Session
9am: Welcome & Orientation with Q&A
9.25am: Guided kinhin (walking)
9.30am: Guided zazen (meditation)
9.55am: Morning Tea
10.30am: Semi-guided zazen
10.55am: Kinhin
11am: Silent Zazen
11.25am: Stretching
11.45: Zazen
12.10 Lunch
Afternoon Session
1pm: Zazen
2pm: Dokusan (meeting with teacher) / Zazen
2.25: Long Kinhin/ Stretch
2.40: Zazen
3.05:Kinhin
3.10: Reading
3.30: Kinhin
3.35pm: Sutras (Chanting)
4pm: Bow out
This schedule is open to change.
BEGINNERS INTRODUCTORY COURSES 2025
Please book in. Offered each term for 6 weeks, Mondays 6-7pm
Attendance is flexible.
Term 1: Feb 3rd – Mar 10th
Term 2: Apr 28th – June 2nd
Term 3: Jul 21st – Sep 1st (Aug 4th Public Holiday)
Term 4: Oct 20th – Nov 24th
