Tag Archives: Chong An Sunim

Sudden and Gradual Schools of Zen

Chong An Sunim joins Abbot Will Rauschenberger in discussing Kongan practice, Linages, and the Lotus Sutra Parable of the Burning House.

Dharma and Karma, What’s In Your Backpack?

In this podcast, visiting Zen Master Chong An Sunim joins Abbot Will (Hea An) Rauschenberger at our Sunday Session on May 4th, 2025. The talk includes chanting the Heart Sutra in the beginning (you may skip it around 4 minutes in).

Altar at OZS

Zen Day with Chong An Sunim

A Zen Day at OZS, Friday, May 9th, 2025. OZS is located at 4690 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Florida 34232.  The suggested donation for the talk is $10.00 and $40.00 for the Zen Day. You may come just to the talk on Thursday night.  Zen Day participants are asked to attend the talk (your donation will cover both). The Zen Day will have several walking and sitting meditations and a potluck lunch. Space is limited, and you will need to RSVP. […]

Chong An Sunim at OZS

News – Chong An Sunim is coming to OZS in May

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‘Ignorance, intelligence, and insight – how to obtain who we are and find our true path.’ A talk with Chong An Sunim on Thursday evening, May 8, 2025, followed on Friday, May 9th, 2025, with a Zen Day at OZS. Thursday’s Dharma Talk will be from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Friday’s Zen Day will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. OZS is located at 4690 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Florida 34232. The suggested donation for the talk is $10.00 […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Greetings, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday for many reasons! This year, I will spend it with my adult children in Maryland, so there will be no practice session on Sunday, December 1st. Speaking of Thanksgiving, OZS is made possible by our supporting members, thank you for supporting OZS!                   We had a wonderful 10 days with Chong An Sunim. I posted 3 Dharma Talks with Sunim from our OZS practice sessions, enjoy.

Sunset Full Moon Meditation at The Bay Park

Following a brief introduction by Abbott Will Rauschenberger of Ordinary Zen Sangha, we will engage in a peaceful sunset mediation under the Full Beaver Supermoon on the Sunset Deck (#6 on the map) and conclude with a Dharma talk and Q&A with Zen Master Chong An Sunim. Please bring your own chair or cushion. Donations are gratefully accepted.  All are welcome.