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

24 Sep 2023 9:00 AM • In Person and Zoom
24 Sep 2023 1:00 PM • Hybrid RCS & Zoom
26 Sep 2023 7:30 PM • In Person
27 Sep 2023 8:00 PM • Zoom
28 Sep 2023 7:30 PM • In Person and Zoom

Upcoming Sunday Service Dharma Talks

 Sept 24th
 Elizabeth Gibson
 Meditation 9-11 a.m., then  chanting service & early lunch
 Oct 1st
 Gareth Young
 Precepts Renewal and Potluck
 Oct 8th
 Charli Vogt
 TBD
 Oct 15th
 Gareth Young
 The Taste of Silence
 Oct 22nd
 Gareth Young
 Suffering/the End of Suffering
 Oct 29th
 Charli Vogt
 Precepts Renewal and Potluck
 Nov 5th
 Richard Skoonberg
 TBD
 Nov 12th
 Gareth Young
 Suffering/the End of Suffering
 Nov 19th
 Gareth Young
 Suffering/the End of Suffering
 Nov 26th
 Gareth Young
 Precepts Renewal and Potluck
 Dec 3rd
 Richard Skoonberg From Dogen- "For the Time Being"
 Dec 10th
 Gareth Young  Suffering/the End of Suffering

What's New

Our Thursday evening program is going well...but with a couple of trips for Gareth and a the residential retreat with Lisa, there will be a few breaks in the schedule this fall, beginning Sept 7th. Please check the schedule to be sure before jumping in the car.

Current Wednesday Reading Group Book 
Nagarjuna's Wisdom by Barry Kerzin: a commentary on Nagarjuna's most influential text.
Current Thursday Evening Topic 
 We are studying a selection of sutras and verses which Gareth uses in his own practice. We spend a week on each (feel free to drop in on topics of interest - each topic is independent). See the Thursday event page for details.

Retreats and Special Events

20 Sep 2023 6:00 PM • YMCA Camp Ocoee, Ocoee, TN
21 Oct 2023 8:30 AM • Red Clay Sangha
11 Nov 2023 9:00 AM • Hybrid: On-site and Zoom
18 Nov 2023 9:00 AM • Red Clay Sangha
10 Dec 2023 11:00 AM •



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