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 January 24, 1:30-3:00pm

Pelican Bay Prison Sangha Visit

Saturday January 25

All-Sangha Work Period

Saturday January 25, 12:30-3:00pm

Dharma Talk - Rev Eugene Bush

Sunday January 26, 9:45am

Orientation to Zazen

Monday January 27, 4:30-5:15pm

Informal Group Discussion

Monday January 27, 6:30pm

Game Night

Tuesday January 28, 6:30pm

Bodhisattva Ceremony

Wednesday January 29, 5:45pm

Parinirvana Zazenkai

Friday January 31, 5:45pm - 8:25pm & Saturday February 1, 7:30am - 4pm

Dharma Talk - Rev Eugene Bush

Sunday February 2, 9:45am

Sangha Potluck

Sunday February 2, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Pelican Bay Prison Sangha Visit

Saturday February 8

Book Reading & Discussion

Sunday February 9, 9:45am

Shelter Cooking

Friday February 14, 1:30-3:00pm

Poetry Sunday

Sunday February 16, 9:45am

Pelican Bay Prison Sangha Visit

Saturday February 22

Sangha News

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Sangha News

Way Seeking Mind Talk - Green Gulch Sangha Week

We had a lovely time Tuesday evening gathering after zazen to share tea and cookies and hear from our sangha members who participated in AZG’s sangha week at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center last fall….

Community Event: Tony Koji Wallin-Sato Reading at Northtown Books

This Friday January 24 Tony Koji Wallin-Sato will be reading from his new book of poems, Okaerinasai, at Northtown Books in Arcata from 6pm to 7:30pm.

2025 AZG Member / Friend Forms Open

AZG Member / Friend Form for 2025 is now active.

Register by January 24 - Parinirvana Zazenkai 1/31-2/1

Registration is now open for our zazenkai (day sit) commemorating Parinirvana. Please register by Friday January 24.

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 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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