Sarasota Zen Group - Discover Inner Peace through Zen

We have been meeting every Sunday night at 7 pm for the past 12 years to explore Zen Buddhism and zazen. We welcome anyone, on a drop-in, drop-out basis. Join us., to find the inner peace that balances all our lives. Contact us for details.

滅他 Discover Inner Peace through Zen

Receive personalized guidance and support from our experienced Zen coaches to enhance your meditation practice and overcome challenges.

One-on-One Zen Coaching

Immerse yourself in a serene and contemplative environment through our Zen retreats and workshops, designed to deepen your understanding and practice of Zen meditation.

Zen Retreats and Workshops

Engage in thoughtful discussions on Buddhist philosophy and teachings, exploring their relevance to our modern lives.

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.

Buddhist Teachings and Discussions

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

Our weekly meditation (zazen)

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

Our chant and nightly gatha

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

A Buddhist monk collecting alms at sunrise.

Group discussions and support

Our activities

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

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Find peace within. Embrace the stillness of Zen meditation.

Discover tranquility and unlock your inner wisdom!

Come join us -- rest and search for the inner peace that keeps us all in balance. 

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The Sunday night sessions at Sarasota Zen Group have become a sanctuary for me. I appreciate the opportunity to delve deeper into Zen Buddhism and explore my inner self.

I have been attending the Zen meditation sessions for a few months now and I can say that it has had a profound impact on my well-being. The atmosphere is welcoming and the guidance provided is invaluable.

Zen in Sarasota has been a source of inspiration and serenity for me. The teachings and practices have helped me find inner peace and live a more mindful life.

The Zen in Sarasota sessions have been transformative for me. I feel more connected to myself and the world around me. Thank you for creating this space of peace and reflection.

Attending the Sarasota Zen Group has been a beautiful experience. The teachings and practices have helped me find clarity and calmness in my daily life.

I am grateful for the Sarasota Zen Group and the guidance it provides. It has helped me cultivate a deeper understanding of Zen Buddhism and find a sense of purpose in my life.

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Contact Us

Business Name: Zen in Sarasota
Business Hours: Sundays at 7 pm
Business Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota

Key Services:
- Exploring the practice of Zen Buddhism and zazen
- Reading from texts written by masters and discussing Buddhist and Zen topics
- Meditation and chant sessions

Customer Reviews:
- "Joining Zen in Sarasota has brought me inner peace and balance. Highly recommend!" - John D.
- "Attending the Sunday night sessions has helped me discover my place in the natural order and brought harmony to my life." - Sarah L.

Author Details: Emperor

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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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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!”