Upcoming Calendar
Monthly Meditations & Zazenkai are held at Kangaroo Ground, near Eltham & Warrandyte. If you are coming for the first time, please Contact Us to arrange an introduction for newcomers.
Saturday
4
November 2022
sesshin
4 Days: Saturday 4 November - Tuesday 7 November
Lower Plenty (subject to restrictions)
Geoff Dawson, Zen teacher and psychologist, will be visiting Melbourne to lead a 4-day residential Sesshin,
Sesshin literally means, “to touch the heart mind.” It is a time put aside from our daily lives to substantially deepen our Zen practice, by participating in a meditation intensive at a residential retreat.
Lower Plenty, Melbourne
9:00am Saturday 4th of November
4:00pm Tuesday 7th of November 2023
If you are interested, please provide the completed registration form by the 29th of October. Further information is provided in the form.
Sesshin_Application_Form_2023.docx (live.com)
Sunday
16
june 2024
Zazenkai
7:30am - 4:00pm
Kangaroo Ground
Please Contact Us to request a booking, and we will respond to advise if your booking is confirmed.
Sunday
13
April 2025
meditation meeting
9:00am - 12:00 pm
Kangaroo Ground
Please Contact Us to request a booking, and we will respond to advise if your booking is confirmed. Newcomers should arrive at 8:45am.
Sunday
4
may 2025
Zazenkai with Geoff dawson
7:30am - 4:30 pm
Kangaroo Ground
Our teacher Geoff Dawson will be visiting Melbourne for a one-day Zazenkai on Sunday 4th May
Zazenkai is a single day of meditation practice, and will be held at our usual location at Kangaroo Ground, arriving at 7.30am and finishing at 4.30pm. The day will include Daisan (interview with the teacher).
If you would like to apply to attend, or are interested in further details, please email omzmelbourne@gmail.com with your name and contact details.
Sunday
18
May 2025
meditation meeting
9:00am - 12:00 pm
Kangaroo Ground
Please Contact Us to request a booking, and we will respond to advise if your booking is confirmed. Newcomers should arrive at 8:45am.
Sunday
15
June 2025
meditation meeting
9:00am - 12:00 pm
Kangaroo Ground
Please Contact Us to request a booking, and we will respond to advise if your booking is confirmed. Newcomers should arrive at 8:45am.
Sunday
20
July 2025
meditation meeting
9:00am - 12:00 pm
Kangaroo Ground
Please Contact Us to request a booking, and we will respond to advise if your booking is confirmed. Newcomers should arrive at 8:45am.
Sunday
17
August 2025
meditation meeting
9:00am - 12:00 pm
Kangaroo Ground
Please Contact Us to request a booking, and we will respond to advise if your booking is confirmed. Newcomers should arrive at 8:45am.
Sunday
21
September 2025
meditation meeting
9:00am - 12:00 pm
Kangaroo Ground
Please Contact Us to request a booking, and we will respond to advise if your booking is confirmed. Newcomers should arrive at 8:45am.
Sunday
19
October 2025
meditation meeting
9:00am - 12:00 pm
Kangaroo Ground
Please Contact Us to request a booking, and we will respond to advise if your booking is confirmed. Newcomers should arrive at 8:45am.
Saturday
2
November 2024
Sesshin
2 November - 5 November
Lower Plenty
Geoff Dawson will be visiting Melbourne to lead a four day residential sesshin. Further details will be provided
Sunday
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Meditation Meeting
9:00am - 12:00 pm
Kangaroo Ground (Subject to restrictions)
Please Contact Us to request a booking, including your contact details and phone number. We will respond to advise if your booking is confirmed. Please refer to Covid Guidelines for more information.
Saturday
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## 2022
sesshin
4 Days: Saturday #### - Tuesday ####
Lower Plenty (subject to restrictions)
Geoff Dawson will be visiting Melbourne to lead a four-day residential sesshin. Further information will be provided on this event.