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Ekoji Pure Land Group

-Seeker's Glossary of Buddhism  

 

Richmond Zen Group

Zen practice is to get to our True Mind, the mind not accessible to thinking. This mind cannot be consciously known by ordinary efforts. An unusual effort is necessary. This effort is zazen. - Shunryu Suzuki

 

Tibetan Buddhist Group

Kagyu Shenpen Tharchin has its own website: http://www.kagyu-richmond.org   Upcoming: meditate for Haiti: a benefit January 30, 2010 at Ekoji Buddhist Sangha. details here  

 

Ekoji Vipassana Group

Mind is the forerunner of all actions. All deeds are led by mind, created by mind. If one speaks or acts with a serene mind, happiness follows, As surely as one’s shadow. -Dhammapada 1:2    

 

Meditative Inquiry Group

Awareness cannot be taught, and when it is present it has no context. All contexts are created by thought and are therefore corruptible by thought. Awareness simply throws light on what is, without any separation whatsoever. -Toni Packer

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course

Beginning January 2010, for 8 weekly classes

This course is designed for those new to meditation, or for those simply seeking a refresher. The course teaches the refinement of a range of skills aimed at increasing relaxation and awareness of psychological states, physical states, and actions. Participants learn to mobilize their inner resources for taking better care of themselves and making positive life changes. The program aims to help participants develop the inherent capacity for "wise attention" (mindfulness) that can be applied to everyday situations as a means to cope more effectively with stress and to enhance a sense of ease, peace of mind, and well-being over a lifetime. This course can also serve as a gateway to practice in any of the five Ekoji meditation groups.

Click here for more details on this course

 

Weekly Schedule

Richmond Zen Group
Sundays 9:00 am
Wednesdays 7:00 pm
Thursdays 6:30 am


Ekoji Pure Land Group
Saturdays 2:00 pm


Ekoji Vipassana Group
Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Fridays 5:45 pm


Tibetan Buddhist Group
Thursdays 7:30 pm


Richmond Meditative Inquiry Group
Sundays 7:00 pm