- Zendo, In Zen Buddhism, the zen-dō is a spiritual dōjō where zazen (sitting meditation) is practiced. Any place where people go to practice Zen can be referred to as a zendo. In Sarasota Florida, our Ordinary Zen Sangha meets weekly.
- The lotus has been a symbol of purity since before the time of the Buddha, and it blooms profusely in Buddhist art and literature. Its roots are in muddy water, but the lotus flower rises above the mud to bloom, clean and fragrant.
- The Zen-tradition developed a rich textual tradition, based on the interpretation of the Buddhist teachings and the recorded sayings of Zen-masters. One Important text is the Platform Sutra (8th century), attributed to Huineng.
- The ripples at sunrise disrupt the orange and purple sky. The pond is now still. Emptiness.
- Holding an idea, having lingering attachments, just let them go. No holding on to this or that! Visit the Inner Garden, Truth, Great Love, Compassion grows there.