Sarasota Zen Group - Discover Zen Meditation in Sarasota

We are the Sarasota Zen Group, a group of 20 or so who come together every Sunday evening at 7 pm using the online app Zoom. Join us as we rest and search for the inner peace that keeps us all in balance. Use the button below for more information.

滅他 Embracing serenity through Zen meditation

Experience the power of chanting as a form of meditation, connecting with the sacred sound and fostering a sense of harmony and unity.

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Chanting Sessions

Engage in insightful discussions on texts written by Zen masters, deepening your understanding of Zen philosophy.

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Text Readings

Immerse yourself in guided meditation sessions, allowing you to relax, rejuvenate, and find inner clarity.

PSALM 19 
1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God;
And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.
2 Day to day pours forth speech,
And night to night reveals knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there words;
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12 Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults.
13 Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins;
Let them not rule over me;
Then I will be [e]blameless,
And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.

Guided Meditation

Participate in thought-provoking discussions on Buddhist and Zen topics. Explore the wisdom of ancient teachings in a modern context.

Exploring Zen

Experience the profound benefits of Zen meditation and cultivate inner peace and mindfulness in your daily life.

Our weekly meditation (zazen) is done through Zoom

Nothing is more powerful than when the group does it together, as one. Our chants and gathas (ending prayers) send us off with a will to find our centers, together.

Chant and evening gatha

Practicing Zen on the Gulf coast of Florida

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Waking up to catch sunrise with the early morning yoga routine.

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Find your own center, embrace the present moment.

Being a part of the Sarasota Zen Group has had a profound impact on my spiritual journey. The teachings and practices have helped me develop mindfulness and find a sense of inner calm.

The Sarasota Zen Group provides a space for self-reflection and personal growth. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn and practice Zen meditation with this community.

Attending the Sarasota Zen Group's meditation sessions has been a transformative experience for me. The atmosphere is serene, and the teachings are deeply insightful.

I highly recommend the Sarasota Zen Group to anyone interested in exploring Zen meditation. The sessions are well-structured, and the guidance provided by the instructors is invaluable.

The Sarasota Zen Group is a welcoming and inclusive community. I appreciate the supportive environment and the chance to deepen my understanding of Zen Buddhism.

I am grateful for the Sarasota Zen Group and the opportunity to practice Zen meditation. The teachings and guidance provided have helped me find clarity and peace in my daily life.

Reviews

Contact Us

Business Name: Zen in Sarasota
Business Hours: Sundays at 7 pm (currently meeting exclusively via Zoom)
Business Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota

Key Services Provided:
- Zen Buddhism and zazen practice
- Reading from texts written by masters
- Discussions on Buddhist and Zen topics
- Meditation and chant

Customer Reviews:
- "Joining the Zen group has been a transformative experience for me. The practice of Zen Buddhism and the peaceful atmosphere created during our sessions have helped me find inner peace and balance in my life." - Samantha R.
- "Attending the Zen meetings on Sundays has become a highlight of my week. The discussions are insightful, and the meditation sessions leave me feeling refreshed and rejuvenated." - Michael T.

Author Details:
- Samantha R., satisfied Zen group member
- Michael T., regular attendee of Zen meetings

Additional Note: The website mentions the temporary suspension of in-person meditations due to the pandemic and provides instructions on how to join the group via Zoom.

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Zen in Sarasota
Our Zen group has been meeting every Sunday night at 7 pm for the past 10 years to explore the practice of Zen Buddhism and zazen. We welcome anyone, on a drop-in, drop-out basis. We read from texts written by masters and discuss all things Buddhist or Zen, then we finish with meditation and chant.
NOTE: We have suspended in-person meditations during the pandemic. We now meet exclusively via Zoom If you want to join us please fell out the Contact Us form on this site.
Come join us -- rest and search for the inner peace that keeps us all in balance. We meet on the campus of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota (3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota). You can email us using the contact form on this site.
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Be well, stay safe and live happy.
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The wilderness inside
The interior life is a place of the wild – uncivilized and unpredictable, giving us fevers, symptoms, and moments of beauty, Yet within the appearances of chaos are both a richness and deep level of orderliness. Like a national park the interior world does not do anything- it is the treasure-house of life. It can’t be strip-mined for our conscious purposes, the only request it makes of us is that we love it, and, in return, it responds to our attention.
To learn to attend well is to discover our place in the natural order. It brings an element of consistency and harmony to our lives, and gives us a story about who we are. To learn to attend is the beginning. To learn to attend more and more deeply is the path itself.
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Fishing with a needle
There was a fisherman in ancient China who for forty years used a straight needle to fish with. When someone asked him, “Why don’t you use a bent hook, like everyone else?” The fisherman replied, “You can catch ordinary fish with a bent hook, but I will catch a great fish with my straight needle.”
Word of this came to the ear of the Emperor, so he went to see this fool of a fisherman for himself. The Emperor asked the fisherman, “What are you fishing for with your straight needle?”
The fisherman answered, “I am fishing for you, Emperor!”