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)
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.
February 22nd
March 22nd
April 26th
May 24th
June 28th
August 23rd
Morning Session 9:00am-12:30pm
Lunch
Afternoon Session 1:30-4:00pm
September 27th
October 25th
November 22nd
ZAZENKAI Day of Meditation
Sunday August 23rd 2026
BEGINNERS FRIENDLY MORNING SESSION 1
9am Acknowledgments, Welcome, Orientation
9.15 Guided meditation (15)
9.30 ‘Kinhin’ (Walking meditation)
9.40 Guided meditation (20)
10.00 Kinhin
10.10 Guided meditation (20)
10.30 Morning Tea
BEGINNERS FRIENDLY MORNING SESSION 2
11am ‘Zazen’ (Silent Meditation - 20)
11.20 Kinhin
11.30 Dharma Talk by Myokai
12.00 Kinhin
12.10 ‘Zazen’ (Silent Meditation - 20) 1-1 Guidance with Myokai
12.30 BYO LUNCH, stretch (bring a yoga mat), rest
AFTERNOON ADVANCED SESSION
(you may leave after any ‘Zazen’, with the bell)
1.30 Zazen (sitting - 25)
1.25 Kinhin (walking)
1.30 Zazen 1-1 Guidance with Myokai
1.55 Kinhin
2pm Zazen 1-1 Guidance with Myokai
2.25 Long Kinhin/ Stretch
2.35 Dharma Reading, Zazen
3.00 Kinhin/ Stretch
3.05 Zazen
3.30 Kinhin / Stretch
3.35 Traditional Japanese Zen Chanting of the Sutras
4pm Bow out
2026 BEGINNERS COURSE
August 3rd - September 7th
NON-RESIDENTIAL ANNUAL SESSHIN
(7 Day ‘retreat’) 3rd - 9th October, 2026
Venue: Kuan Yin Meditation Centre; $15/day + Dana for Teacher; BYO Lunch; Flexible attendance options: call Myokai on 0427 778 837 to discuss
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.
1. Introduction to The 7 Factors of Awakening and Mindfulness
2. The 7 Factors of Awakening and Mindfulness
Following on from the introduction to Bodhiangga and Mindfulness, this talk guides you into a state of ease in your meditation practice, based on mindful non-judgmental attention. This talk leads into the Third talk in this series, Energy/ Virya.
