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OZS News for August – 2022
OZS News Once a month we invite those Sangha members present at the Sunday Morning Practice Session to join us for Brunch afterward. It is a way for us to have some together action and get to know each other better. Please let me know if you will be joining us for brunch on Sunday, August 7, 2022. We occasionally invite Sangha members to take the “High Seat” and experience leading a practice session at our Sangha. It is a wonderful experience […]
The Mind King
“Verses of the Mind King” is attributed to Fu Dashi (a famous Chinese sixth-century Lay Buddhist). The poem, having referred to the Mind King, who, for all his importance, is not evident to the senses, goes on to say: The salt put in water / the glue put in paint – Certainly these are present / But we cannot see their form. The Mind King is also thus / Abiding within the body, Going in and out the (gate of […]
Walking in Buddha’s Footprints
Just like this, each step we take is walking in Buddha’s footprints.
The Great Way
The what, why, and how of Ordinary Zen practice.
Do you value your opinions?
Opinions matter, but not in the way you think!
Life’s Disease
Be careful what you identify with.
Juneteenth
Why it is important.
Stormy Nights
Sitting still on a stormy night.