by Dominick Koshin Tascher | Dec 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Sangha and Friends of Open Mind Zen Naples, As 2019 comes to a close, I would like to express my deep gratitude to all of our members, students, and friends that made this year such a meaningful one. Many stepped up this year to take on new roles and...
by Dominick Koshin Tascher | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Now that our Zendo has been painted and repaired, it is time for it to be cleaned. In the spirit of on-going practice, we have scheduled a Samu Day this Saturday. Samu (作務 ) in Japanese refers to physical work that is done with mindfulness as a simple, practical and...
by Dominick Koshin Tascher | Nov 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
On November 3rd, Karen Kyokai Lasker and Dominick Koshin Tascher have formalized their commitments to the Sangha and the Bodhisattva Path by receiving Lay Monk Vows from Sensei Al Fusho Rapaport. Almost thirty Sangha members and friends were present for their...
by Dominick Koshin Tascher | Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Tea Roman is a custodian of the Shakuhachi (Zen Flute). The Shakuhachi has direct connection to the Zen lineage, at one point in history enjoying a dedicated school of Zen practice. Tea offers a Zazen Session with Suizen (blowing meditation) – in laymen speech...
by Dominick Koshin Tascher | Oct 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Facing the Mirror of Awareness Saturday, November 2nd, 10 am to 5 pm Mirror-like Awareness is one of the Five Wisdoms said to manifest when the mind is purified of obstructions. In this workshop, we will explore the origins of suffering and anxiety, and how we create...
by Dominick Koshin Tascher | Sep 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Zen Mindfulness for Busy People Four-Week Course Begins October 23, 2019 We live in a world in which we are bombarded by information and have many demands on our time. This often causes stress and anxiety to build and it becomes even more...
