Ordinary Zen Sangha

08/21/2026

Morning Meditation on Siesta Key Beach 🌅

Join Ordinary Zen Sangha for a sunrise Zen meditation practice every Saturday morning from 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM (weather permitting).

08/20/2026

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.

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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 aske...

08/18/2026

Join us 🙏

Sundays at 10:00 AM and Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

In-person at 4690 Fruitville Road or online at www.ordinaryzensangha.org

08/17/2026

Attempting to be the problem solver is the source of anger.

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You have never lost it. Why are you seeking it?

08/13/2026

The three principles of practicing the Middle Way.

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The three principles of practicing the Middle Way.

08/10/2026

You have never lost it. Why are you seeking it?

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You have never lost it. Why are you seeking it?