“Silence is the think tank of the soul.”
—Gordon Hempton
Register here to save your place in our next virtual half-day of zazen (silent meditation). OMS holds an online meditation intensive (Half Day Sit, Zazenkai, or Sesshin) once a month.
Silence is at the heart of meditation practice because in order to see ourselves and the world clearly, we need quiet to let the mind and body settle. In Buddhism, silence is considered a great refuge.
Join us for our monthly Half-Day Sit, a morning devoted to zazen or silent meditation led by Guiding Teacher Zuisei Goddard. These sits are open, which means there are no timed periods. You’re welcome to stand, take breaks, or adjust your posture as needed. During the morning there will be an opportunity for private teaching, and we’ll end with a short service.
The cost for the program is $39, but you’re welcome to make a different donation. Just let us know it’s for this retreat. No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.
Schedule (EDT)
8 am Start and opening words
8:05 am - 9 am Zazen and Verse of the Kesa
9 am - 11:45 am Open sit and optional private teaching with Zuisei
11:45 am - 12 pm Liturgy and closing
*Banner photo by Antonio López
