Ocean Mind Sangha
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Calendar

 

Ocean Mind Sangha’s Calendar of Events

Join us for virtual silent meditation (zazen), online retreats, dharma talks and Buddhist study. Integrate your spiritual practice into daily life with Guiding Teacher Zuisei Goddard.

 
 
 
 
Zazen, Retreats and more on the OMS Calendar
Class: What Good is Emptiness? Understanding Shunyata and Its Role in Our Lives (9 am–12 pm EDT)
May 30
Class: What Good is Emptiness? Understanding Shunyata and Its Role in Our Lives (9 am–12 pm EDT)

The course opens with an optional hour of zazen (silent meditation) and daisan (short private teaching with Zuisei), followed by a two-hour class on emptiness in Buddhism.
Cost: $50 | $25 | $15

Class: Lotus Sutra Series
Jun 13
Class: Lotus Sutra Series

The course opens with an optional hour of zazen (silent meditation) and daisan (short private teaching with Zuisei), followed by a two-hour class on the Lotus Sutra.

Class: Lotus Sutra Series
Jul 11
Class: Lotus Sutra Series

The course opens with an optional hour of zazen (silent meditation) and daisan (short private teaching with Zuisei), followed by a two-hour class on the Lotus Sutra.

 
 
 
 

Join Us for Upcoming Retreats & Classes:

 
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Fusatsu: Renewal of Vows Ceremony ( 7 – 9 pm EDT)
May 27
Fusatsu: Renewal of Vows Ceremony ( 7 – 9 pm EDT)
Class: What Good is Emptiness? Understanding Shunyata and Its Role in Our Lives (9 am–12 pm EDT)
May 30
Class: What Good is Emptiness? Understanding Shunyata and Its Role in Our Lives (9 am–12 pm EDT)
Half-Day Sit (9 am–1 pm EDT)
Jun 27
Half-Day Sit (9 am–1 pm EDT)
July Zazenkai: All-Day Sit (8 am–4 pm EDT)
Jul 11
July Zazenkai: All-Day Sit (8 am–4 pm EDT)
 

Join Us Weekly for Zazen, Dharma Talks and More

 

Daily Zazen
Weekdays, 5:30–9:30 am EDT
Just sitting | Cost: Free.

 
 

Wednesday Evening Zazen
Wednesdays, 7–9 pm EDT
Sitting with opportunity for Beginner’s Instruction or short private teaching with Zuisei followed by dharma talk or study | Cost: Free

 
 

Saturday Morning Zazen
Saturdays, 9–11 am EDT
Dive into a Buddhist teaching with Zuisei and the sangha. Includes a dharma talk with Q&A and an hour-long period of silent meditation with opportunity for private teaching | Cost: $10

 
 
 
 
 

Learn more and register for recurring events online at OMS:

 
 
 

All Upcoming Events

 
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Daily Zazen

Join us for daily morning zazen (silent meditation) at the Ocean Mind Sangha (Monday–Friday).

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

An online session of silent meditation (zazen), followed by Fusatsu: a renewal of vows ceremony.

Class: What Good is Emptiness? Understanding Shunyata and Its Role in Our Lives (9 am–12 pm EDT)

The course opens with an optional hour of zazen (silent meditation) and daisan (short private teaching with Zuisei), followed by a two-hour class on emptiness in Buddhism.
Cost: $50 | $25 | $15

Daily Zazen

Join us for daily morning zazen (silent meditation) at the Ocean Mind Sangha (Monday–Friday).

Daily Zazen

Join us for daily morning zazen (silent meditation) at the Ocean Mind Sangha (Monday–Friday).

Wednesday Evening Zazen (7-9 pm EDT)

A weekly online session of silent meditation (zazen), followed by dharma study (a talk, discussion, or study of a text).

Class: Lotus Sutra Series

The course opens with an optional hour of zazen (silent meditation) and daisan (short private teaching with Zuisei), followed by a two-hour class on the Lotus Sutra.

Daily Zazen

Join us for daily morning zazen (silent meditation) at the Ocean Mind Sangha (Monday–Friday).

Wednesday Evening Zazen (7-9 pm EDT)

A weekly online session of silent meditation (zazen), followed by dharma study (a talk, discussion, or study of a text).

Daily Zazen

Join us for daily morning zazen (silent meditation) at the Ocean Mind Sangha (Monday–Friday).

Wednesday Evening Zazen (7-9 pm EDT)

A weekly online session of silent meditation (zazen), followed by dharma study (a talk, discussion, or study of a text).

Half-Day Sit (9 am–1 pm EDT)

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

Class: Lotus Sutra Series

The course opens with an optional hour of zazen (silent meditation) and daisan (short private teaching with Zuisei), followed by a two-hour class on the Lotus Sutra.

 

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