We are a small friendly group of meditators who welcome beginners anytime. Led by ‘Myokai’ 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 Myokai’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 Myokai/ 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
June 14th
July 6th
Aug 10th
Morning Session 9am-12noon - Lunch - 1-4pm Afternoon Session
Sep 14th (Newcomers friendly)
Oct Sesshin 4-11/ 5-12
Nov 2nd
Nov 30th (Newcomers friendly)
Flexible DAY OF MEDITATION (Zazenkai)
Sunday August 10th 2025
Option to attend post-chanting at 9.35am, Morning sessions only, All day.
9am Welcome & Guidance
9.10 Chanting (sound meditation)
9.30 Kinhin (walking meditation)
9.35 Guided zazen (seated meditation)
10am Kinhin
10.05 Semi-guided zazen
10.30 Morning Tea
11am Zazen (silent) 1-1 Guidance with teacher
11.25 Outdoor Kinhin/ Indoor Stretching
11.35 Zazen (silent) 1-1 Guidance with teacher
12pm LUNCH (BYO)
AFTERNOON INTENSIVE SESSION
1pm Zazen
1.25 Kinhin (walking meditation)
1.30 Dharma Talk
2pm Kinhin
2.05 Zazen 1-1 Guidance with teacher
2.30 Outdoor Kinhin/ Indoor Stretching
2.40 Zazen 1-1 Guidance with teacher
3.05 Kinhin
3.10 Reading and Zazen
3.35 Stretch
3.40 Sharing Circle
4pm Bow out
Guided Meditations and Talks
FOUNDATIONAL GUIDED MEDITATION
Core guidance for newcomers just starting a meditation practice. Compassionate, gentle, considered guidance to help you get going each day, or whenever you find 20 minutes to “just sit”.
SUN FACE MOON FACE
Sun Face Moon Face is a deep dive into our sense of ‘time’ and timelessness, offering spiritual remedies for relieving suffering amidst ageing, sickness and death. It encourages us to discover a whole life in just this one precious bright clear moment fully lived.
BREATH - BODY - GREATER BODY Part l
BREATH - BODY - GREATER BODY Part ll
This 25 minute guided meditation is recorded from a 6.30am morning group Zoom meditation, following on and making sense if listened to after the above 6am meditation. It contains reduced guidance, with more silence, and pointers to ‘return home’ to the present moment every 3-5 minutes or so. It contains some assistance with working with thoughts.
Future Sesshin and Courses
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 4: Oct 20th – Nov 24th
