An interesting exhibition
•March 1, 2012 • Leave a CommentDear members and friends,
There is an interesting exhibition which is on at the National gallery of Victoria in St.Kilda Rd called “In the steps of the Buddha” which consists of objects from the NGV collection. In particular the Zen section has a beautiful scroll painted with brush and ink in the Japanese tradition.
The show is on till 2nd June and is on the 2nd floor in the fashion and textile section.
February Zazenkai Talk by Chikwang Sunim
•February 14, 2012 • Comments OffDear Members and Friends,
This month, our zazenkai talk will be given by Chikwang Sunim. We are very pleased to have Sunim delivering the talk entitled: Life, practice and teachings of some of the great Zen Women Masters in China, Korea and Japan.
Chikwang has said: ‘Sharing what has inspired lineages and famous debates, in often complex and difficult lives. I’ll speak on their profound and unique teachings, that can gently inspire us, kick us or even hit home hard at times whilst motivating our cultivation of Zen practice here in Melbourne.’
The zazenkai this month will be on the 25th Feb. from 9am till 1pm. The talk will begin at 12pm.
January Zazenkai Talk with Wayne Rankin
•January 10, 2012 • Leave a CommentDear members and friends,
On Saturday January 28th at 12pm, Wayne Rankin will give a talk entitled ‘Where are you now?’
Many members and Sesshin goers will know Wayne and so we look forward to welcoming him all the way from Mildura.
The talk begins at 12 noon. People who are unable to make it to the sit are welcome to attend the talk.
Melbourne Zen Group AGM
•August 1, 2011 • Comments OffThe MZG Annual General Meeting will be held this year on Saturday the 10th of September, between 1 and 3pm. All MZG members are welcome, the meeting will be held in the Ceres Learning Centre.
There will be a shared lunch between 12 and 1 pm prior to the meeting, please bring a plate.
Dojo Opening, 11th December
•December 16, 2010 • Comments Off
After having been in the new venue for 16 months, we finally had an opening to celebrate our new home. Among our visitors, we had venerable teachers, zen friends from regional Victoria, and also the minister and members of the Fitzroy Uniting Church who share the same building with us. Subhana Barzaghi, our teacher from Sydney, did the honours of opening the dojo. Regrettably, Susan Murhpy, our other teacher, could not make it due to illness.
Everyone enjoyed a shared lunch after the ceremony.
Please see the photos page for more pictures of the day.
Download the text of the temple dedication by Susan Murphy.
Robert Aitken Roshi passed away
•August 7, 2010 • Comments OffRobert Aitken Roshi, founding teacher of Diamond Sangha, passed away, Thursday, August 5, 2010, at around 5:30 pm at Straub hospital in Honolulu. He was 93 years old. He died of pneumonia. May he rest in deepest samadhi.
