Arcata Zen Group

Rinshin-ji ~ Forest Heart Temple

GETTING STARTED

WELCOME

We practice in the Soto Zen tradition of Buddhism. Our purpose is to provide a place for seated meditation, or zazen, and the study of the Buddha’s teachings. We emphasize applying our practice to everyday life, with a focus on social and environmental justice. We work to assure that all people who come to practice here are seen and heard, respected and included. Our offerings include a daily meditation schedule, classes and other events. We look forward to meeting you.

Upcoming Events

Shelter Cooking

Friday November 22, 1:30-3:00pm

Pelican Bay Prison Sangha Visit

Saturday November 23

Book Reading & Discussion

Sunday November 24, 9:45am

Dharma Talk - Rev Renshin Bunce

Sunday December 1, 9:45am

All-Sangha Work Period

Saturday December 7, 12:30-3:00pm

Dharma Talk - Rev Eugene Bush

Sunday December 8, 9:45am

Orientation to Zazen

Monday December 9, 4:30-5:15pm

Informal Group Discussion

Monday December 9, 6:30pm

Game Night

Tuesday December 10, 6:30pm

Rohatsu Sesshin

December 12-14

Pelican Bay Prison Sangha Visit

Saturday December 14

Dharma Talk - Rev Eugene Bush

Sunday December 15, 9:45am

Sangha Potluck

Sunday December 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Annual All-Sangha Meeting

Sunday December 15, 11:15am

Bodhisattva Ceremony

Monday December 16, 5:45pm

Book Reading & Discussion

Sunday December 22, 9:45am

Zendo Closure

December 24 - January 1

Diamond Sutra Reading

Wednesday January 1 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Zazenkai with Rev Renshin Bunce

Saturday January 11 2025, 9am - 5pm

Sangha News

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Sangha News

2025 AZG Member / Friend Forms Open

AZG Member / Friend Form for 2025 is now active.

Rohatsu, Celebrating Buddha’s Awakening

Rohatsu Sesshin December 12-14
Register by December 8 to participate.

Invitation - AZG Program Coordinator

A new opportunity to serve our sangha and help sustain AZG as Program Coordinator.

Way Seeking Mind Talks in 2025

Beginning in January we will be including in our schedule Way Seeking Mind Talks offered by members of our community…

Moon Ceremonies in 2025

An Invitation from Gene

Arcata Zen Group Sangha Week at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center

October 23-27 2024

An Invitation from a Former AZG Sangha Member

Former AZG sangha member Birgit Semsrott (JakuSan) invites AZG members to experience "Touching the True Face," a process created by her teacher, Integral Zen, Roshi Doshin M.J. Nelson…

Guest Teacher Andrea Thach

October 18-20 2024

Sangha-Led Book Study in 2025

A new sangha-led book study group will begin in early 2025....

Let’s Keep Each Other Safe & Healthy

Let's keep each other safe and healthy! If you have symptoms of cold, flu or COVID, please stay home and participate via zoom.

If you are COVID-negative but coughing, sneezing, or managing sniffles, please wear a mask indoors.

Invitation - Environment Friendly Protocols Committee

The Board is establishing an ad-hoc Environment-Friendly Protocols Committee to make environmentally friendly recommendations to the Board for the care of 740 Park Ave...

Invitation to Zendo Roles

Practice Committee is keenly aware of how much effort it takes to continue to provide a full schedule. We invite all who participate to learn one or more roles to keep the zendo open.

Invitation to Listen to & Help Archive Past Dharma Talks

Practice Committee is looking to establish a team of people who will enjoy listening to the collection of audio files/ recordings of past talks by Alan, Angie, Mary, and others….

Call for Submissions - AZG Newsletter

We would like our newsletter to reflect more of the flavor of what it’s like to practice with us here at Arcata Zen Group and would like your help!

SFZC Newsletter

Branching Streams Newsette

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