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OZS News and Views – Fall 2026

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Dear friends, We have been using a moktak (traditional Korean Buddhist percussive instrument) to keep rhythm and focus during chanting. While in Asheville this past week, I purchased this old Japanese mokugyo, or wooden fish drum, a Zen Temple relic. It has a lovely sound. May it continue to serve Bodhi in its new home! Sunday Morning – Practice Session OZS Meditation on Siesta Key Beach A flag lights your way! Join Ordinary Zen Sangha for Sunrise Zen Meditation practice […]

Summer Zen Practice Schedule

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“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 […]

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OZS Schedule Changes for March and April 2026

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Dear friends, Please note that Wednesday, March 11th, will be the last in-person Wednesday practice session at our Zendo until April 15th, and  Sunday, March 15th, will be the last in-person Sunday practice session at our Zendo until April 19th, 2026. I will be in Asheville, North Carolina, through April 12th, 2026, and you can join me on Wednesdays and Sundays on Zoom. I look forward to continuing our practice from Asheville on Zoom. Please check the calendar for any changes. […]