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 (Sunday Afternoon Zoom), 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.
All Groups are open to the public and donation-based. There is no registration or signup, just show up and introduce yourself.
We have three new groups! The Friday night “Tune-In” Young Adult Meditation group starting at 7pm. On the 1st and 3rd Saturdays 1-3pm is Spirit Quest, where they discuss mindfulness and spirituality. And Marianne Pilgrim, a MBSR teacher holds a monthly Beginners Meditation on Monday Nights at 6pm (confirm dates via our Online Calendar).
Click on the links below to learn more about each group.
Monday 6-7:30pm Beginning Meditation Class Introductory course designed for beginners, but welcoming all people new to the center, regardless of experience level. Alan Raetz or guest teachers will lead short sitting and walking meditation instruction periods based on standard breath meditation as taught in Vipassana (Insight) Meditation.Email alanraetz@skycreekdharmacenter.org
Sunday Afternoon Zoom at 4pm
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
Friday, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Tune In
A Meditation and Discussion Group for College-aged Individuals
Contact: Curtis Bell, curtisbell@outlook.com
First and Third Saturday of the Month 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM (often with lunch after)
Spirit Quest
Exploring Mindfulness and Spirituality
Contact: Will Otey, willotey1@gmail.com
Sunday Morning 11:00 – 12 noon
Taoist Study Group
Ongoing contemplative meditation and discussion of the 81 Chapters 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
Fourth Saturday of the Month: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (check calendar to confirm)
Beginning Mindfulness Workshop with Marianne Pilgrim
Contact: Marianne Pilgrim, mariannepilgrim@yahoo.com
