Ocean Mind Sangha
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Ocean Mind Sangha: Guiding Teacher Vanessa Zuisei Goddard

 

Welcome to the
Ocean Mind Sangha

 


We’re so glad you’re here. Ocean Mind Sangha is a virtual community of practitioners led by Zuisei Goddard and dedicated to their personal and collective liberation through the study of the Buddhist teachings and the practice of zazen (Zen meditation).

Please join us online on a Wednesday evening for zazen and a dharma talk or study, and if you’re new, for Beginning Instruction in meditation. Log in on a Saturday Morning to dive into a Buddhist teaching with a dharma talk and Q&A, sit zazen, and have the opportunity for a short private meeting with Zuisei (daisan). Or reach out to Zuisei if you’re interested in exploring her ongoing work with students.

For more information about meditation and Zen Buddhism, visit our Teachings pages. We look forward to practicing with you.

 
 

Practice Groups, Meditation Retreats, and More
Online at Ocean Mind Sangha

Check below for ongoing zazen (Zen meditation) groups, upcoming dharma talks, Buddhist Study classes, and retreats.
All OMS events focus on integrating spiritual practice into daily life, and almost all are offered online.

 

Ongoing Zazen & Practice Groups Online

 

Upcoming Retreats & Classes

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Buddhist Study: The Precepts
Aug 8
Buddhist Study: The Precepts

Join Zuisei for this day-long study of the moral and ethical teachings of Buddhism. Open to all and a requirement for jukai.

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Half-Day Sit (9 am–1 pm EDT)
Aug 22
Half-Day Sit (9 am–1 pm EDT)

Half-day retreat devoted to silent meditation (zazen). The morning includes optional private teaching with Zuisei.

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Fusatsu: Renewal of Vows Ceremony ( 7 – 9 pm EDT)
Aug 26
Fusatsu: Renewal of Vows Ceremony ( 7 – 9 pm EDT)

Remaking and restate your vows to live a wise, kind, awake life. Evening includes zazen and a dharma talk by Zuisei. All are welcome.

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Working with Fear in a Fearsome Time: Lessons from the Bhayabherava Sutta
Sep 19
Working with Fear in a Fearsome Time: Lessons from the Bhayabherava Sutta

Join Zuisei at the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies for an online talk on facing our fear and dread lovingly and courageously.

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Silent Illumination with Rebecca Li (7-9 pm EDT)
Sep 23
Silent Illumination with Rebecca Li (7-9 pm EDT)

Ocean Mind Sangha welcomes Guest Teacher Rebecca Li.

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Half-Day Sit (9 am–1 pm EDT)
Sep 26
Half-Day Sit (9 am–1 pm EDT)

Half-day retreat devoted to silent meditation (zazen). The morning includes optional private teaching with Zuisei.

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Buddhist Study Series I
Sep 30
Buddhist Study Series I

Join us for this 4-part study of Guo Go’s Passing Through the Gateless Barrier: Koan Practice for Real Life.

Open to everyone | Required for Ango participants

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Buddhist Study Series II
Oct 7
Buddhist Study Series II

Join us for this 4-part study of Guo Go’s Passing Through the Gateless Barrier: Koan Practice for Real Life.

Open to everyone | Required for Ango participants

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Buddhist Study Series III
Oct 14
Buddhist Study Series III

Join us for this 4-part study of Guo Go’s Passing Through the Gateless Barrier: Koan Practice for Real Life.

Open to everyone | Required for Ango participants

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Buddhist Study Series IV
Oct 28
Buddhist Study Series IV

Join us for this 4-part study of Guo Go’s Passing Through the Gateless Barrier: Koan Practice for Real Life.

Open to everyone | Required for Ango participants

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Half-Day Sit (9 am–1 pm EST)
Nov 14
Half-Day Sit (9 am–1 pm EST)

Half-day retreat devoted to silent meditation (zazen). The morning includes optional private teaching with Zuisei.

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Buddha's Enlightenment Zazenkai
Dec 12
Buddha's Enlightenment Zazenkai

Join Zuisei and sangha for this day-long sit celebrating the Buddha’s Enlightenment. Enjoy hours of zazen, oryoki, a dharma talk & private teaching with Zuisei.

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Fusatsu: Renewal of Vows Ceremony ( 7 – 9 pm EST)
Jan 6
Fusatsu: Renewal of Vows Ceremony ( 7 – 9 pm EST)

Join us as we begin the year by remaking and restating our vows to live wise, kind, awake lives. The evening includes zazen and a dharma talk by Zuisei. All are welcome.

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*Banner photo by Frank McKenna

Ocean Mind Sangha is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization.