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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 Event: Nyunye Retreat at The Clearing in Amelia County May 31 to June 3, 2013

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, Kagyu Tibetan, Zen, Meditative Inquiry, and Bon Tibetan. All are open to the public. Meditation instruction is also offered.

New Practice Group at Ekoji

Ekoji now hosts a sixth practice group: Ligmincha Richmond
This is a Tibetan Bonpo Dzogchen group. They meet Mondays at 7:00 pm.
Please view their page here until we can add it to the banner above.

Ekoji's Upcoming Events

Zen teacher Josho Pat Phelan comes to Ekoji on Wednesday, May 15. Learn more>>

Ekoji membership drive continues. Learn more >>

Dharma Movie Nights reborn. Learn more >>

Next Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course begins Fall, 2013. Learn more >>

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