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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.

Getting To Know Self

Our practice is getting to know ourselves, which is forgetting the self, and being actualized by all dharmas.

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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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 […]