Spiritual Friendship
Keeping Zen Alive!
One day, a man approached Ikkyu and asked:
“Master, will you please write me some maxims of the highest wisdom?”
Ikkyu took his brush and wrote, “Attention.”
“Is that all?” asked the man.
Ikkyu then wrote, “Attention, Attention.”
“Well,” said the man, “I really don’t see much depth in what you have written.”
Finally, Ikkyu wrote the same word three times, “Attention, Attention, Attention.”
Half-angered, the man demanded, “What does that word ‘Attention’ mean?”
Ikkyu gently responded, “Attention means attention.”
Open Gate Zendo!
SATURDAYS at 9:30 am
We are excited to announce that on Saturdays, we open the gate to the zendo for everyone to join!, we are gathering in the zendo every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM for Zazen and Dharma talks. After the Dharma talk, everyone will be welcome to stay and enjoy coffee, tea, snacks, and a little camaraderie! Please join us! Everyone is Welcome!
Our Zen Collective
OG (Open Gate ) Zen Collective is a community of Zen practitioners located in San Diego County California. We gather in Chula Vista to meditate. We build community through the practice of Zen meditation, retreats, workshops, ceremonies, and council practice. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Join Us!
Join us for one of our scheduled programs for an opportunity to learn meditation, cultivate peace of mind, and build resilience in your life. Everyone is welcome!
Contact
Contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Email
ogzencollective@gmail.com