Hui-neng, the Sixth Patriarch says, “one day a shopkeeper ordered a load of firewood brought to his store. After he took the delivery and paid me, I walked toward the door and met a customer reciting the Diamond Sutra out loud. As soon as I heard the words, my mind felt clear and awake, and I asked the man, ‘Where did you get this scripture you’re reciting?” And so began the journey of one of Zen’s most revered teachers.
Tag Archives: Meditation
The Three Principles of the Middle Way
First principle: There is no solid ground under your feet, and there’s no tile above your head. This refers to emptiness —that nothing is permanent; everything is constantly changing. Second principle: The sky is blue, the grass is green, cars are driving by outside. This is dependent origination — if this happens, that happens. Third principle: It is neither this nor that. Neither is nor isn’t. Before there’s an I, already you see, already you hear. You can be without […]
A Wind Knot Tangle
What causes the tangled messes we find ourselves in? How do you untangle the mess?
Practice Is Never Ending
What keeps us coming back to our practice? Experienced practitioners respond to the question in this podcast.
“The Fish Are Happy”
Silence on a retreat and Kongans, what do they have in common?
Summer Zen Practice Schedule
“When the fundamental nature of things is not recognized, the mind’s essential peace is disturbed to no avail. The Way is perfect, as vast space is perfect, where nothing is lacking, and nothing is in excess.” — Trust in Mind by Seng-ts’an Ordinary Zen Sangha Summer Schedule Saturdays: As summer is officially here, so is the South Florida Heat and Humidity. We tend to avoid the heat and keep our outdoor activities to early morning and evening. One activity that […]
Morning Meditation Session – Saturday June 13, 2026
A morning of Zen meditation practice from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Saturday, June 13, 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 […]
The Three Treasures, where are they?
The Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha are the three treasures. How to take refuge.
Nurturing the Buddha Seed Within
How is our practice center different from a Buddhist Temple?
Clean Your Ears – The WAY Is Then Heard
Communication, it’s not what you think! Do you really know your mind?