The spiritual journey is the path of coming home to ourselves. It’s the process of discovering that, whoever we are, each one of us is already perfect and whole—a buddha waiting to be realized. In Zen, the teacher-student relationship is one container within which we work to see our original perfection and integrate that insight into our lives.

Whether you’re looking to start a meditation practice or are seeking to deepen your study of the Buddhist teachings, the private sessions with Zuisei, Guiding Teacher at Ocean Mind Sangha, offer a space to explore the meeting place between stillness and activity, meditation and daily life. Relationships, work, dealing with grief, anxiety, loneliness, and the subtleties of meditation itself are just a few of the topics that students bring to these private sessions.

If you’d like to try a short private teaching with Zuisei (called daisan), join us for one of our Saturday sits, or book a free introductory session to explore ongoing work with her. To receive Living Dharma, Zuisei’s short teachings on Substack directly in your inbox, subscribe below.

Patrons

Whether you want to be Zuisei’s formal student or just want to work with her on a regular basis, becoming a Patron of Ocean Mind Sangha gives you access to regular private sessions with our Guiding Teacher. If you have questions about the process or would like to find out more, feel free to reach out to Zuisei or book a free introductory session with her. Thank you for your practice and support.