Meditation Groups

Our meditation groups are all unique, but share a common core: the practice of meditation as a foundation for spiritual and personal growth. From the Taoist study group on Sunday morning, to the Zen traditions of Thich Nhat Hanh (Monday), Soto Zen (Wednesday) and Zen Koans (Thursday), to practice in the Vipassana tradition (Tuesday) and in the S.N. Goenka Vipassana tradition (Sunday). We come together with seeking, earnest minds to foster a peaceful and loving environment. We encourage seekers to visit each sangha. Click on the links below to learn more about each group.

Monday

6:45 – 8:45 PM*

Slowly Ripening Sangha

Zen, a socially engaged mindfulness community in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Contact: Jasper Lerch, jasperlerch@sbcglobal.net

*Sunday ‘Online Branch’
3:50 – 5:30 PM

Tuesday

6:30 – 8:15 PM

Heart of the Lotus Sangha

Vipassana, chanting of the Refuge Chant in Pali, sitting and walking meditation, discussion. 

Contact: Rebecca Cook, rmcguire2cook@gmail.com

Wednesday

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Serene Reflection Meditation

Soto Zen, affiliated with Shasta Abbey, meditation and ceremony.

Contact: Christina Perske, 3perskes@gmail.com

Thursday

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Mud and Sky Sanga (Zen Koans)

Chan/Zen Koans, meditation and conversation.  In the Linji tradition, associated with Pacific Zen Institute

Contact: Chris Gaffney, cgaffney@csuchico.edu

Sunday morning

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Chico Taoist Group

An ongoing contemplative meditation & discussion of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching.

Contact: David Philhour, dphilhour@csuchico.edu

Sunday evening

6:00 – 7:00 PM*

Vipassana Meditation

As taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin (see dhamma.org

Contact: Lee Altier,  laltier@csuchico.edu

*4:00 – 7:00 PM
on 1st Sunday of the month