Resources
Getting started with Zazen
Here is a concise guide to help you begin your practice of Zazen (Zen sitting meditation). You can find instructions and information by following this link.
Our Ethics
We follow a set of ethical principles at Ordinary Mind Zen Brisbane, which are reviewed and updated annually and serve as our guiding values. To access the document, please click here.
Formalities in the Zendo
The Zendo is a formal space where a formal etiquette is observed. This document describes some of the main formalities we observe. During your first visit, some of these will be demonstrated to you. Don’t try to learn everything at once, but watch what others do and use this document as a helpful resource as you settle into the group. If anything is unclear, don’t hesitate to ask. You can access this document here.
Recommended reading: Books by Charlotte Joko Beck
If you’re looking for an introduction to the practice of Ordinary Mind, we recommend the following books by Charlotte Joko Beck. These works are based on talks given by Joko Beck throughout her teaching life.
Recommended reading: Books by other Ordinary Mind teachers
If you’re looking for an introduction to the practice of Ordinary Mind, we recommend the following books by Charlotte Joko Beck. These works are based on talks given by Joko Beck throughout her teaching life.
