Quietude

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Sitting silently at Quietude, each moment I hear a different tune. How marvelous! The brass wind chimes are animated by that which is invisible, ever-changing, always present. We, too, are animated this way. The winds of change move us to play a harmonious tune, Yet we resist, fearing what’s next. Out of tune, we know not the Tao. At Quietude, I finally realize what animates this bag of bones.

OZS Schedule Changes for March and April 2026

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Dear friends, Please note that Wednesday, March 11th, will be the last in-person Wednesday practice session at our Zendo until April 15th, and  Sunday, March 15th, will be the last in-person Sunday practice session at our Zendo until April 19th, 2026. I will be in Asheville, North Carolina, through April 12th, 2026, and you can join me on Wednesdays and Sundays on Zoom. I look forward to continuing our practice from Asheville on Zoom. Please check the calendar for any changes. […]

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Zen Practice from 9:00 am to 12 pm, Saturday, March 7, 2026

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A morning of Zen meditation practice from 9:00 am to 12 pm, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Join us in person at our Zendo or on Zoom for several sitting and walking meditations, with a break every hour. Tea will be served. Bring your own cushion or use ours. Chairs are also provided. Please RSVP; space is limited to 12 participants at the Zendo (unlimited attendance on Zoom). Please consider joining us at Siesta Beach at 6:30 am for our half-hour […]