Sharing a poem and its meaning. (https://ordinaryzensangha.org/mountains-rivers-are-just-so/) Dharma Talk, Oct. 17, 2021.
Tag Archives: Dharma Study
The perfection of patience
Dharma talk from 10/10/2021.
Linji’s Grandfatherly Advice
On this Fathers Day, 6/20/2021, Will reads from The Record of Linji (Linji Lu). Linji is the great grandfather of one of the schools of Zen (Chan) and has a message for us today. “Nowadays, he who studies buddhadharma must seek true insight. Gaining true insight, he is not affected by birth-and-death, but freely goes or stays. He needn’t seek the excellent— that which is excellent will come of itself.”
The Middle Way
Liberation is not a ticket to somewhere else. impermanence, emptiness, no-self…
Perfection of Wisdom
Dharma Talk, May 2, 2021 – Parjna Paramita What are two aspects of consciousness? What is Perfect Wisdom?
Buddha’s Birthday Retreat
OZS – Buddha’s Birthday Retreat Saturday, May 22, 2021, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm – A day to pause, renew, and strengthen our practice. The Retreat/workshop will be on Zoom and in person at our Zendo. Based on recent studies, according to the C.D.C., it will be safe for those of us who have been fully vaccinated to meet in person. 7:00 am to 7:30 am – Our day starts with Meditation Practice on Siesta Key Beach (weather permitting). Directions: […]
radically observing nature in your backyard
Observing nature in your backyard is not dull but radically significant — Aeon.co, a world of ideas https://psyche.co/ideas/observing-nature-in-your-backyard-is-not-dull-but-radically-significant “Addressing the profound challenge of global environmental change is complex and multifaceted. But one certainty is the need for a change of world view, the fostering of humility towards the natural world and its shared community of beings. Such humility and appreciation are made possible by acute observation, empathy and delight in the mysteries and quirks of other species,” Yadvinder Malhiis professor […]
What is Freedom? It is not what you think!
7/26/2020 – Sunday Dharma Talk Will shares a story from “Dropping Ashes on the Buddha” The Teachings of Zen Master Seung Sahn.
Monk In The House
In this episode, Will talks about our upcoming retreat with Chong An Sunim and Kongan practice.
The Gift of Winter
Abbot Will Rauschenberger shares that the winter of our practice is the wonderful gift necessary for our growth and nurture.