Vision for your Participation

Course A (Root)

Main Course A is essential for any individual regardless of their prior experience, and is a prerequisite for Course B and C. Particularly, if you are new, you must start from this course except for a Jikishoan member, or an IBS student who has finished 1 term in A class curriculum, or previously attended a Bendoho Retreat for a minimum of 7 days, or 3 x One Day Workshops.

Fees

$755 One full year – 4 terms OR $235 One term 10 classes.

$125 for each One Day Workshop.

Course B (Stem)

Main Course B is for a student who wants to train in Ryo practice and study in the Mahayana tradition at weekly Sanzen-kai with a Teacher and a Sangha. Anyone can attend Sanzen-kai. However, this course enrolment provides a supportive structure and an environment for Zen education and training in community level practice. Integration with Course A and C curriculum helps to bring meditation into life.

Fees

$340 One full year – 2 semesters OR $235 One semester – 6 months

Course C (Flower)

Main Course C is retreat-based and intended for students who have a long-term vision and wish to pursue integrated training in the Main Course Program. It emphasises methods and teachings of the two Zen Masters: Dogen Zenji and Keizan Zenji. A face to face interview with the Teacher is a prerequisite for Course C admission.

Fees

Qualifying students/members may participate in the above courses as a nominal student (33% attendance).

Student work is assessed each year. Accreditation is primarily based on successful attendance and meeting course requirements (Jikishoan IBS Program Outline 2025).

Attendance Credit: A student receives credit units for their attendance hours. Upon request, Jikishoan will issue an Attendance Certificate to a student at any point he/she earns above 80 student hours. One unit comprises 8 student hours.

Course Credit: A certificate may be awarded to a student who has completed 3 course years of curriculum-based training, projects and integrated study.

Assistant Teacher Training: Internship training is reserved for lay ordained students who have completed post-Shuso training under the Main Teacher’s guidance. Criteria: minimum of 108 course units, IBS (5 years), 5 practice periods, and independent projects.

Admission and tuition fees are non-refundable. However, if Jikishoan determines that due to extraordinary circumstances a student can no longer continue his/her course work, the remaining balance of the Main Course tuition paid may be credited for re-enrolment in the following year.

To begin this transformative journey, please follow these steps:

1. Review the Program Outline for full details on the courses, fees, faculty, and other important information.
2. Register as a student member by completing the Student Membership Registration form and submitting the membership fee. This grants access to all non-credit and casual activities. If you have already registered as a student member, kindly disregard this step.
3. Enroll in your chosen course (A, B, or C) by filling out the Course Application form and submitting the tuition fee.
4. Commit to deepening your practice and integrating its benefits into your daily life.