We're here to support each other on the difficult path of awakening.

Our location and schedule

The Bluegum Sangha meets each Monday night at 7PM, either at our venue in Sydney's lower North Shore or via Zoom, as listed on our schedule.

The evening format is flexible according to the scheduled activities. In general:

• Arrival time is a few minutes before 7PM to commence a meditation in a timely manner at 7PM.  The meditation generally lasts 30-45 minutes and is occasionally guided.  Chairs and cushions are available for our in-person meetings.

• Following the meditation there is a tea break (15 minutes).

• There is then a presentation by a scheduled speaker, group discussion or web presentation, with the finish at 9PM.

• Suggested new topics are welcome.

The format for the Zoom meetings is much the same.

The Cost

All sanghas rely on the generosity of their members and their attention to the Buddhist tradition of giving dana (a donation). These donations are given to the teachers in recognition of their years of study and understanding of the dharma (the teachings of the Buddha). Many teachers have lived as monks or nuns. All do preparatory work for their talks. A very small component of your donation is used to cover minimal sangha running costs. For further information on dana (and the means to pay), click this link.

Your company is very welcome!

You are very welcome to attend on any Monday night. New and experienced meditators alike are welcome.

You do not need to register to attend but if you wish to do so you can send an email to bluegumsangha@gmail.com. We ask that all those attending who are not familiar with the concept of dana please click on this link and familiarise yourself with it.  

The link to the Zoom meeting is here. You may wish to retain it for future use.

If you become a fairly regular attendee, especially at the Don Bank Museum in the inhouse group, and you are unable to attend, you may send an apology by email if you wish in recognition of your place in the group and your valuing of the sangha and its teachers. Likewise, even if not present, you may send dana following the information you would have been given at the museum or online. We do not put bank details on the internet.