https://arcatazengroup.org/upcomingevents daily 0.75 2026-09-01 https://arcatazengroup.org/upcomingevents/book-reading-amp-discussion-6nnz2 monthly 0.5 2026-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/6ea51f85-dc37-48b5-8482-d36c0bb30b76/20240815_newbook.jpg Upcoming Events - Book Reading & Discussion - Sunday September 13, 9:45am As part of our Sunday program we will read and discuss Chapter 25 from the book we are studying together, No Beginning, No End: The Intimate Heart of Zen by Jakusho Kwong. https://arcatazengroup.org/upcomingevents/poetry-sunday-rh3p7 monthly 0.5 2026-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/38c14485-fa62-4956-a114-f26b50cab7a4/20240505_poetryshelf.jpg Upcoming Events - Poetry Sunday - Sunday September 20, 9:45am Please bring a poem or other reading to share during our Sunday program. https://arcatazengroup.org/upcomingevents/bodhisattva-ceremony-5f4hh-h5x48-d5cx7 monthly 0.5 2026-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/5c6985fd-c73b-4650-91ba-5bac48ff5b9d/image-asset.jpeg Upcoming Events - Bodhisattva Ceremony - Friday September 25, 5:45pm This monthly ceremony is an opportunity to gather with community and renew our Bodhisattva vows. This takes the place of evening zazen in the zendo and on zoom. https://arcatazengroup.org/upcomingevents/sangha-work-period-2pklf monthly 0.5 2026-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/1caf9591-bd62-43fd-865d-5689328d92e0/2025_sunset-leaves.jpg Upcoming Events - All-Sangha Work Period - Saturday September 26, 12:30-3:00pm We begin with a short period of seated meditation and then take our practice off the cushion and into the world to work together deep cleaning the zendo and caring for the temple grounds. There are tasks suited to all strengths and abilities. Everyone is welcome. https://arcatazengroup.org/upcomingevents/blog-post-title-four-x9jrp-djkps monthly 0.5 2026-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/4c218657-981a-4f0d-88c3-37ada39a6a92/20220521_Zendo_101.JPG Upcoming Events - Orientation to Zen Practice - Saturday September 26, 3:00-4:00pm This is an informal introduction to sitting meditation and to our customs. We meet in the zendo and simultaneously on zoom. All are welcome. https://arcatazengroup.org/upcomingevents/dharma-talk-rev-eugene-bush-ydp9x monthly 0.5 2026-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/2619178c-8a94-484a-b24e-7cfeabe6ef14/20220925_Gene_portrait.jpg Upcoming Events - Dharma Talk - Rev Eugene Bush - Sunday September 27, 9:45am As part of our Sunday morning program Head Teacher Rev Eugene Bush will give a dharma talk. https://arcatazengroup.org/upcomingevents/fall-class-series--6h63z monthly 0.5 2026-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/896b4d82-acc9-49df-9f40-7ff4113e6114/20250318_memorialgarden.jpg Upcoming Events - Fall Class Series - The Expressions of the Boundless Heart - Sunday September 27, 1:30-3:00pm Classes will be held in-person only on Sundays September 6, September 27, and October 4 from 1:30-3:00pm All are welcome to attend. Registration is required. Fee is $15 per class ($45 for the series) or whatever you can comfortably afford to pay. Register online here or contact Beverly, class coordinator. Sept 6: Fitness for posture – Equanimity Sept 27: Mindfulness in activity – Empathetic Joy Oct 4: Present moment awareness in conversation – Compassion and Loving Kindness For the first class, please plan to bring one one-gallon water bottle with a handle and one one-quart/one-liter bottle, and one towel or cloth that you will be able to tie around their waist. https://arcatazengroup.org/upcomingevents/blog-post-title-four-x9jrp monthly 0.5 2026-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/4c218657-981a-4f0d-88c3-37ada39a6a92/20220521_Zendo_101.JPG Upcoming Events - Orientation to Zen Practice - Monday September 28, 4:30-5:15pm This is an informal introduction to sitting meditation and to our customs. We meet in the zendo and simultaneously on zoom. All are welcome. https://arcatazengroup.org/upcomingevents/informal-group-discussion-5pdc7 monthly 0.5 2026-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/78625da5-9234-4527-a69a-702e5536adea/822afjqc.jpeg Upcoming Events - Informal Group Discussion - Monday September 28, 6:30pm This drop-in group is an opportunity to check in with each other and share about practicing in our daily lives, as well as about understanding the Dharma and Zen tradition. It is intimate and informal. In person and on zoom. https://arcatazengroup.org/sangha-news daily 0.75 2026-09-10 https://arcatazengroup.org/sangha-news/head-teacher-search monthly 0.5 2026-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/74dec755-b2b8-40a5-88b5-f8695741f63b/20220920_Zendo_398.JPG Sangha News - Head Teacher Search Arcata Zen Group is looking for a head teacher as Gene prepares to transition into retirement. All interested candidates are invited to learn more about the position by reading our call letter here. https://arcatazengroup.org/sangha-news/volunteers-needed-sangha-support-net monthly 0.5 2026-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/0843eee2-af9a-407b-bc6f-079c0721d8e3/2025_sejiki.png Sangha News - Volunteers Needed: Sangha Support Net The Sangha Support Net is compiling a list of volunteers who are willing to offer their services to sangha members and their families. The Sangha Support Net is a community of care that offers support during times of illness, loss, recovery, and other important life transitions, as well as celebrations such as Jukai, marriages, births, and house blessings. Volunteers will be asked to attend periodic group meetings for guidance and support, facilitated by Mary. The types of services we would like to offer include: Coordinate meals, rides, errands, or other short-term practical support Help organize ceremonies and celebrations Offer computer assistance Serve as a point of contact for requests while helping ensure confidentiality. Meet occasionally with the team to coordinate and strengthen this practice of generosity. If you are compassionate, dependable, and interested in helping care for our sangha, we invite you to contact Beverly directly or via info@arcatazengroup.org. https://arcatazengroup.org/sangha-news/new-support-group-opportunity-parenting-adult-children monthly 0.5 2026-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/dd728008-9c23-449b-9aec-e158babcd7db/humboldt+forest.png Sangha News - New Support Group Opportunity - Parenting Adult Children If there is enough interest, we will begin a self-regulated AZG sponsored support group for parents who are worried about and/or involved in supporting their adult children. We will meet monthly at a time to be established at our first meeting. We often mention to each other that we are helping or worried about our adult children, but rarely have the time for an in-depth discussion of the pitfalls, dilemmas and difficulties in continuing to be supportive parents to adult children who are themselves experiencing difficulties. We will meet for six months and then decide whether or not to continue meeting. The group will be open to anyone and will respect the confidentiality of all members. If you are interested in participating, please contact Milli Quam or email info@arcatazengroup.org. https://arcatazengroup.org/sangha-news/an-update-from-the-teacher-search-committee-1 monthly 0.5 2026-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/ccaa2563-5506-4ab0-b053-d34303fdfd14/20220514_Zendo_052-2+copy.jpg Sangha News - An Update from the Teacher Search Committee The revised Call Letter has been distributed to the Branching Streams newsletter, the Soto Zen Teachers Assoc., the American Zen Teachers Assoc., and the White Plum Sangha. A link to the Call Letter will also be placed in free online publications including Buddha Weekly and Buddhism Now, and will be kept in the first Sangha News post on our home page while our search is active. The Teacher Search Committee will keep the sangha informed when applications arrive. https://arcatazengroup.org/sangha-news/join-us-for-tea-amp-sangha-connection-on-poetry-amp-book-reading-sundays monthly 0.5 2026-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/1783826605906-Q0AW7PMJ2HU4C06NWHUX/unsplash-image-zFPO8FUvJLc.jpg Sangha News - Join Us for Tea & Sangha Connection on Poetry & Book Reading Sundays Beginning July 12th, AZG will be offering tea and cookies following Sunday service on Poetry and Book Reading Sundays. Everyone is warmly invited to gather in the living room at the 740 Park House to enjoy a warm drink, a cookie, and an opportunity to connect with fellow sangha members. Building relationships is an important part of a vibrant sangha. Whether you’re new to AZG or have been practicing for years, we hope you’ll stay for a few minutes of conversation and community after Sunday service. We’re also looking for volunteers to occasionally bring cookies or help set out tea and coffee. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Kim Deckman, Program Coordinator, via email here. We hope you’ll join us! https://arcatazengroup.org/sangha-news/library-team-update monthly 0.5 2026-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/8ab2607c-773c-4cc1-9dcd-f260815e4338/IMG_8351.jpg Sangha News - Library Team Update This past year the library team of Jimmy, Doris, and Elvira has diligently worked on maintaining our inventory, making improvements to indexing, and keeping everything organized. It is time to hand over the reins and Brook and Brad have stepped forward to take care of the library. The role of Librarian at AZG can be performed by an individual or as a team that is responsible for keeping the library selection organized and accessible. Library team members serve to preserve and expand the extensive collection of books passed on to us by our founder, Maylie Kushin Seisho. The library is an essential resource for the sangha’s continued study of the dharma. Stay tuned for an announcement regarding new library open hours. If you are interested in joining the team, and supporting Brook and Brad in attending to the library, please email info@arcatazengroup.org. https://arcatazengroup.org/sangha-news/sangha-week-at-green-gulch-2026 monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/d6e64ad1-53f5-4ccc-b0d7-17146d8bfa5b/GreenGulch-altar.jpg Sangha News - Sangha Week at Green Gulch 2026 - October 21-25. Space is limited. Contact Beverly with questions or to reserve your spot. Arcata Zen Group is being welcomed as a Sangha affiliated with the Branching Streams of Suzuki Roshi to spend these special days at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. For four nights, October 21-25, we will follow the daily schedule, participating in sangha life alongside Green Gulch students. Participants attend morning and evening meditation, eat meals with the students, and work 3½ hours daily; afternoons and evenings include free time and Dharma study. From the GGF website: “Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, also known as Green Dragon Temple (Soryu-ji), is a Buddhist practice center in the Japanese Soto Zen tradition offering training in Zen meditation and ordinary work. It is one of three centers that make up San Francisco Zen Center, which was founded by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. Our effort at Green Gulch is to awaken in ourselves and the many people who come here the bodhisattva spirit, the spirit of kindness and realistic helpfulness. This is how we offer our understanding of Buddha’s Way. Green Gulch Farm is located in Marin County, just north of San Francisco, in a valley that opens out onto the Pacific Ocean. In addition to the temple program of zen and study, it includes an organic farm and garden, as well as a guest house and conference center.” This is a unique opportunity for the AZG Sangha to physically experience our connection with the broader Soto Zen community in California and it is a chance for the residents and leaders at GGF to witness the stable and steadfast practice of our small and remote sangha. Cost is $140 per person per night ($115 per person per night for those sharing a room). Scholarship funds may be available. Space is limited. Contact Beverly with questions or to reserve your spot. https://arcatazengroup.org/sangha-news/translations-of-the-heart-sutra monthly 0.5 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/1748403134810-V5ICFBXQCC9UFGC80HIK/2025_mokugyo.jpg Sangha News - Translations of the Heart Sutra Gene invites you to compare these translations of the Heart Sutra as a way of diving deeply into the subtlety of language in translation: Translation by Red Pine Translation by Kaz Tanahashi Translation by Shunryu Suzuki Translation currently chanted by AZG https://arcatazengroup.org/sangha-news/teacher-search-handbook monthly 0.5 2026-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/1768540135170-NXDFD6VUPPODRCBNUJ3N/unsplash-image-4eWwSxaDhe4.jpg Sangha News - Teacher Search Handbook At the All-Sangha Meeting in December 2025 the Teacher Search Committee offered to share the handbook they have been using as guidance throughout the process of finding a new teacher for our community. If interested, you can view and download a pdf of the document here. https://arcatazengroup.org/sangha-news/2026-practice-calendar monthly 0.5 2025-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/1662503687192-3NGXDZQ624IJ76UT2SR4/20210906_AtHome_003.JPG Sangha News - 2026 Practice Calendar - The AZG calendar has been updated for 2026. Please note that all upcoming practice events for 2026 have been added to the AZG calendar. You can download a pdf list of all events and dates here. https://arcatazengroup.org/sangha-news/jukai-faq-from-brooklyn-zen-center monthly 0.5 2025-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/630b6557f3734711466c3481/34667cee-0293-4032-8dca-4b11664aeb2b/sewing_station.JPG Sangha News - What is Jukai? 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