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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

Ekoji Buddhist Sangha in Richmond, Virginia houses a multi-denominational community of Buddhist and Buddhist-inspired groups, including Jodo-Shin Pure Land, Vipassana, Tibetan, Zen, and Meditative Inquiry. All are open to the public. Meditation instruction is also offered.

Ekoji's Upcoming Events

Sojun Mel Weitsman, abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center, will be at Ekoji in Richmond March 22 & 23. More details here.

Celebrate Buddha's Birthday at Ekoji, April 10, 2-4 pm. Details here.

Brad Warner, zen priest, punk rocker, and author of Hardcore Zen, will give a talk at Ekoji on Monday, April 12, at 7 p.m. More details here.

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