The next Extra-Zazen takes place on Sat., 17 January 2026. It consists of 12 sitting periods of 25 minutes each and runs from 8:45 am to 4:05 pm. Organised by Sangha members, the “Extra-Zazen” now takes place for the third time at the Vienna Bodhidharma Zendo. It is a period of silent practice. Anyone who […]
The Extra-Zazen is organised by Sangha members (Alexander). It is a period of silent practice in the Vienna Zendo. Anyone who wishes to take part and is an association member is welcome. No lunch is provided, so please bring your own food or eat out during the break. Please respect the participants’ wish for absolute […]
“Cross-traditional introduction to Buddhism” Led by: Mag. Erika Erber, Vice-President of the Austrian Buddhist Religious Society (ÖBR) Contents: the major Buddhist traditions, core ideas and everyday practice of Buddhism, with particular attention to mindfulness practice structure and tasks of the ÖBR Suitable for newcomers and beginners as well as for those who would like to […]
1st session – Basic training (first of two sessions): Sun., 15 March 2026, 11:00–14:00 with Erika Seikai and Harald Venue: Bodhidharma Zendo Vienna In this session we learn the fundamental duties of Shoshoji, Shoji, Jiki-Jitsu, Joko, Mokugyo players and Inos, and take a first walk through the concrete procedures. Taking on officer duties for a […]
The introductory talk offers you a first orientation in the teaching of Zen and in how Zen practice unfolds. The first hour explains the fundamentals, the second hour the course of a regular Zazen evening. The forms we observe in the Zendo are also explained. Neither registration nor a contribution is required. A free donation […]
For those who would like more instruction, or who were unable to attend the introductory talk, an introductory course takes place on the Thursday following the introductory talk. In it you will learn the precise formal procedures of Zen practice (correct sitting, walking meditation and recitation). After attending the introductory course, you may likewise take […]
Association members of the BodhidharmaZendo maintain the old tradition of Samu in the city Zendo. For this we hold four deep-cleaning days each year. Kigen Oshō will take part as well. In those months when we are responsible for cleaning the common areas on our floor at Fleischmarkt 16, we clean the corridor and the […]
2nd session – Officer training with Kigen Oshō: Sun., 26 April 2026, 11:00–14:00 Venue: Bodhidharma Zendo Vienna In this session, Zen priest Kigen Oshō will build on the foundations we learned in the first session, drawing on his extensive monastic experience, explain the details of the duties and present them from the perspective of Zen […]
The introductory talk offers you a first orientation in the teaching of Zen and in how Zen practice unfolds. The first hour explains the fundamentals, the second hour the course of a regular Zazen evening. The forms we observe in the Zendo are also explained. Neither registration nor a contribution is required. A free donation […]
For those who would like more instruction, or who were unable to attend the introductory talk, an introductory course takes place on the Thursday following the introductory talk. In it you will learn the precise formal procedures of Zen practice (correct sitting, walking meditation and recitation). After attending the introductory course, you may likewise take […]