Zen is the secret right in front of you, letting your Light shine.
Exploring The Transmission of Mind with Huangbo
Good Friends, In the New Year, I will share a series of posts on the ‘Transmission of Mind’ by Master Huangbo (Similar to the series we did in August of the ‘Platform Sutra of Hui-neng‘). This series will primarily use the Book ‘Zen Roots – The First Thousand Years‘ by Red Pine as its main study text (There is a link to purchase the book on the website). Another good translation is ‘The Zen Teaching of Huang Po: On the […]
Great Inquiry
Zen Meditation – Sitting like a hen on her eggs. Awakening to our Buddha Nature.
True Thanksgiving Is Everyday
As expressed by the three jewels and the Bodhisattva path.
Retreat In Nature, 11/18/2023 – Photo Gallery
Thank you, wonderful retreat participants! You all made our retreat and precepts ceremony an auspicious and meaningful experience.
Personality Traits Are Empty
Our personality traits are just grist for the mill.
A Horse With Blinders On
What is it that we are unable or unwilling to see?
The Gates Of Zen
The vehicle of Buddhas…
The Dualism of I, Me, and Mine
Are you thirsting for a mirage?
One Day In November
All Buddhas, in all the Buddha worlds, be present for this special day in November, a truly auspicious day! The OZS Silent Retreat Day – Nov. 18, 2023. This will be our third All Day Silent Retreat at Myakka River State Park. Come and join us for a day of peace and rejuvenation in nature. No previous experience with meditation is necessary. There will also be a Precepts Ceremony at the end of the retreat. Please register here, as space is […]