About Red Clay Sangha:

Red Clay Sangha offers Buddhist practice - meditation, chanting, study and fellowship - in Atlanta, Georgia. We draw from many traditions and lineages, especially Vipassana and Zen (our guiding teacher received dharma transmission in the Vipassana Tradition) and have a sangha (community)-oriented approach to teaching and ministry. The sangha is dedicated to bringing the compassion and wisdom of Buddha's teachings and practice to all.

Meeting Locations:

Wherever possible our events and activities are held in hybrid format (in person at our space and on Zoom). Some events, generally for reasons of safety, are in person only; and some, for practical reasons, are held only on Zoom. See Programs page and Calendar for a full list of activities. If joining an event on Zoom, use this link.

New to Red Clay Sangha? Welcome! 

All are welcome, whoever you are, wherever you call home, whomever you love, our Buddhist sangha welcomes you to join us on the path of understanding and love - regardless of experience level. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you plan to attend in person: upon arrival please enter quietly, remove your shoes and join in the meditation session if it is in progress. Modest, comfortable clothing is appropriate. Please do not wear fragrance. Once entering the meditation hall, please remember that this is our sacred space.

Regular Programs

19 Oct 2024 7:30 PM • Red Clay Sangha location
20 Oct 2024 9:00 AM • In Person and Zoom
20 Oct 2024 6:00 PM • In person and on zoom
22 Oct 2024 7:30 PM • In Person
23 Oct 2024 8:00 PM • Zoom

Recent/Upcoming Sunday Service Dharma Talks

 Sept 1st Valerie Morvan (Guest Speaker)  The Five Buddha Families
 Sept 8th Gareth Young Suffering/the End of Suffering
 Sept 15th Gareth Young  Waking up to our True Nature
 Sept 22d  Gareth Young  Chanda: Good Desire
 Sept 29th Gareth Young
 Reflections on Hurricane Helene
 Oct 6th Sokai Charli Vogt
 Buddhist Magic
 Oct 13th SoKai Charli Vogt Precepts Renewal-Who Are Our Ancestors?
 Oct 20th Ben Connelly
 The Flower Garland Sutra
 Oct 27th
 SoKai Charli Vogt
 TBD
 Nov 3rd
 Gareth Young Dukkha/ the end of dukkha
 Nov 10th
 Gareth Young
 Dukkha/ the end of dukkha
 Nov 17th Gareth Young Dukkha/ the end of dukkha 
 Nov 24th Anand Garlapati  TBD 
 Dec 1st Gareth Young  Dukkha/ the end of dukkha
 Dec 8thSoKai Charli Vogt  TBD 
 Dec 15th Gareth Young  Dukkha/ the end of dukkha 

What's New

We are very excited by our monthly Community Service and Mindfulness Moments programs, respectively engaging to help our community and having fun and learning with our sangha. Sign up for our newsletter or look at the calendar to learn more.

Current Wednesday Reading Group Book 
We are currently reading "Stepping out of Self-Deception" by Rodney Smith. See Wednesday evening page for details.
Current Thursday Evening Topic 
 We have a rotation on Thursday evening, covering two early Pali teachings (the "Attakavagga" and the Dhammapada), a series on "Core Buddhist Teachings", and koans from the Chinese Ch'an (and Zen) classic, Mumonkan. See the Thursday event page for more details.

Retreats and Special Events

19 Oct 2024 9:00 AM • Red Clay Sangha
09 Nov 2024 4:00 PM • Red Clay Sangha (Hospital Drive)
23 Nov 2024 9:00 AM • Hybrid: On-site and Zoom
30 Nov 2024 9:00 AM • Red Clay Sangha (Hospital Drive) and on Zoom
14 Dec 2024 4:00 PM • Red Clay Sangha (Hospital Drive)



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