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Tag Archives: Zazen
Jumping Out Of The Nest And Taking Flight
Taking flight in your Zazen practice.
Don’t Make
The simple, difficult teaching. Don’t make Zazen just sit.
Not two!
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.
Is Life a Problem To Solve?
Attempting to be the problem solver is the source of anger.
The Middle Way
The three principles of practicing the Middle Way.
The Zen Circle And The Path
You have never lost it. Why are you seeking it?
Saturday July 4th Practice Session
Practice session this Saturday, July 4th, 2026. 4690 Fruitville RD Sarasota Florida 34232 (Directions) Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada). On Zoom: Register in advance for this meeting: Topic: Saturday July 4th Session Time: Jul 4, 2026 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85907354314?pwd=hfv8VuBF2irst8pFmhGUbBCe74fr3Y.1 Meeting ID: 859 0735 4314 Passcode: 865935 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Note: When you join the Zoom Practice Session, please keep your […]
Practice Is Never Ending
What keeps us coming back to our practice? Experienced practitioners respond to the question in this podcast.