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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.

The Three Principles of the Middle Way

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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?

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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.