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.
We have three new groups! The Friday night “Tune-In” College-aged Meditation group. On the 1st and 3rd Saturday Mornings starting at 9:45 AM is Spirit Quest, where they discuss mindfulness and spirituality. And Marianne Pilgrim, a MBSR teacher holds a monthly Beginners Meditation Workshop typically on the fourth Saturday of the month (confirm dates via our Online Calendar).
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
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