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Mountains & Rivers Zen

Hobart, Tasmania

An invitation to practise with us

We are a small and dedicated group who meet regularly in Hobart and online to practise zen meditation. We also hold retreats at the base of Hobart’s beloved mountain, Kunanyi.

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Our Schedule

Please join us for our regular meditations, held in our Hobart City Dojo and online.

First and third Sunday of the month

9am to 11am - in person and online

Thursday evenings - in person and online

6.30pm to 7.30 pm - in person and online

Wednesday lunchtime

12.30pm to 1pm - in person only

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Special Events

Teacher Talks

This year, we will be running a series of special events during our regular Sunday morning sits. We will be joined by one of our three teachers for Dharma talks on particular topics related to zen. We will meet at 9am for meditation in the city dojo and online, and the teacher will join us from 10am onwards. You are welcome to join us in person in the city, or online. For more details, please contact us on the link below.

Kirk Fisher Roshi on the Heart Sutra: 3rd of May

Kynan Sutherland Roshi: 5th July

TBC: 6th September

Kirk Fisher Roshi on the Bodhisattvas Vow: 1st November

Sesshin

18th - 23rd of July

We will be hosting our yearly retreat at kunanyi house this winter and will be joined by Kynan Sutherland Roshi. Sesshin is a fantastic time to deepen your practice and enjoy face to face time with a teacher. This retreat is non-residential for Hobart residents, with some limited accommodation available for people come from intra- or interstate. For more details, contact us on the link below

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We acknowledge the First Nations people, the Palawa people, the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of this island Lutruwita/Tasmania.

We acknowledge the Muwinina peoples who were the traditional owners and custodians of the land in and around Nipaluna/Hobart.

We acknowledge the Palawa people for their ongoing care for country - care for the land, the sky, the waterways and the seas.

We acknowledge that this land has never been ceded.

We pay our respects to the Palawa people and their Elders past, present and emerging.

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Interested in joining us? Please get in contact and we can give you more details about our practice and where to find us. We will be in touch shortly!