Meditation Groups

Our meditation groups form a unique entity: an eclectic collaboration of members from several different traditions that come together to practice in different and in similar ways. Each group’s focus is on meditation and the healing and personal transformation that a meditation practice can foster. 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.

*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. 

Wednesday

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Serene Reflection Meditation

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

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

Sunday

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Chico Taoist Group

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

Sunday

6:00 – 7:00 PM*

Vipassana Meditation

In the tradition of S.N. Goenka

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