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: […]
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Dharma Talk from the January Retreat
In this opening Dharma Talk from our January 2021 retreat, “Our practice is like two wings of a bird”.
Advice for the Zoom Retreat
Pause and Reflect A Zen Retreat/Workshop – January 30, 2021 7:00 am to 7:30 am – Our day starts with Meditation Practice on Siesta Key Beach (weather permitting). Directions: We will meet Northeast of the last lifeguard tower furthest north of the pavilion. Park in the North Lot. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – The Retreat/workshop will be on Zoom. We begin our retreat with an opening ceremony, chanting the Heart Sutra, and a 30-minute meditation, followed by an introductory talk by Abbot Will […]
January All-Day Retreat
OZS – All-day Meditation Retreat/Workshop Saturday, January 30, 2021, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm – A day to pause, renew, and strengthen our practice. 7:00 am to 7:30 am – Our day starts with Meditation Practice on Siesta Key Beach (weather permitting). Directions: We will meet Northeast of the last lifeguard tower furthest north of the pavilion. Park in the North Lot. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – The Retreat/workshop will be on Zoom. We begin our retreat with an […]
Monk In The House
In this episode, Will talks about our upcoming retreat with Chong An Sunim and Kongan practice.
January 2020 Retreat Dharma Talk
Abbot Will Rauschenberger ends the retreat with a talk and group discussion with the retreat participants.
January Retreat Begins – Dharma Talk
Abbot Will Rauschenberger talks with the January 2020 Retreat participants at the start of the retreat.
Retreat Weekend with Zen Master Chong An Sunim
Zen Master Chong An Sunim – March 6,7,8, 2020 Join with us to explore and deepen your meditation practice under the guidance of a dynamic and gifted Zen Master. There will be an opportunity for a variety of practices, geared for the benefit of all participants. Beginners and old-timers alike are gratified by Sunim’s humor, down-to-earth approach, avoidance of intellectualisms, and of esoteric wordiness. His practice instruction is realistic and practical, yet somehow leaves you beautifully informed as to the meaning […]
January Silent Retreat
Saturday, January 18, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Silent Retreat Following some basic instruction on meditation, chanting will begin the Silent Retreat, with sessions of sitting meditation, walking meditation. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Water and snacks will be provided. We will serve tea and end the day with a Dharma Talk. (Half day is optional.) Sunday, September 15, 10:00 am – 11:30 pm – Our regular Sunday practice. Chanting, sessions of sitting and walking meditation, and Dharma […]
Retreat Weekend with Zen Master Chong An Sunim
March 6,7,8, 2020 Friday, March 6, 7:00 pm – Dharma Talk After the Dharma Talk, Sunim will answer questions. Saturday, March 7, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Silent Retreat Following some basic instruction on meditation, chanting will begin the Silent Retreat, with sessions of sitting meditation, walking meditation, and optional Kongan interviews. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Water and snacks will be provided. We will serve tea and end the day with a Dharma Talk. (Half day is […]