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Red Clay Sangha Meditation Group

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Atlanta, GA, US

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About us

Red Clay Sangha offers Buddhist meditation, chanting, study, and fellowship in Atlanta, Georgia. We draw from many traditions and lineages, especially Vipassana and Zen 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. Beginners and people of all faith & spiritual backgrounds are welcome!

Learn more about Red Clay Sangha at our website: www.redclaysangha.org

Upcoming events

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Mindful Hike at Arabia Mountain!
Sat, May 9 · 9:30 AM EDT
Arabia Mountain, 4158 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA, US
We are pleased to announce the hiking event, taking place on Saturday, May 9! We invite everyone on a hike at Arabia Mountain, sharp from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Arabia Mountain, just like the bigger and better-known monadnock Stone Mountain, is an outcropping of granite bedrock famous for its otherworldly landscapes of vast barren rock and rare plant species. Dotted with small pools and shallow quarries, the Preserve also features a lake and wooded areas with trails. https://www.nps.gov/places/arabia-mountain-national-heritage-area.htm

Join Red Clay Sangha for a two-ish mile walk through woods and up the mountain (only 955 ft in elevation.) Once at the top, we’ll continue exploring along the top before settling in at a quiet and secluded spot where we will have a 40-minute seated meditation.

To take advantage of morning light and limited parking, we’ll meet at the trail parking lot at 9:30am. Our guide, Beth Lilly, has been photographing in this park for many years and will lead the group on this hike. Although the mountain is quite short it is steep and you should be able to hike 2-4 miles for this dharma outing.

Info on parking: https://arabiaalliance.org/field-notes/parking-at-arabia-mountain-3/

Note: Please RSVP if you plan to come so we can get you SPECIFIC instructions on how to find us!
6 attendees
Sunday Service, Meditation, & Dharma Discussion 🌸
Sun, May 10 · 9:00 AM EDT
3315 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA, US
Every Sunday, we meet to conduct our Buddhist practice together through sitting/walking meditation, chanting, lecture, and discussion. Our service is open to people of all backgrounds. This event is available in-person and online.

What to expect:

9:00 to 10:30 - seated meditation (25 minute meditation periods separated by 5 minutes of walking meditation)

10:30 to 10:45 - chanting service and brief break

10:45 to 11:30 - Dharma talk followed by Q&A/ Discussion

At 11:30 all are invited to participate in a group lunch; most weeks we go out together, usually to Mamak Vegan (just around the corner); once a month (see our redclaysangha.org for specific dates) we have a pot-luck lunch at our space, and all are welcome - whether or not you bring food!

What if I never meditated before?
"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few." We love to welcome beginners! Let us know that you have never meditated before and we can provide some guidance.
1 attendee
Peach Blossom Sangha Meetup (Plum Village tradition)
Sun, May 10 · 5:00 PM EDT
3315 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA, US
Peach Blossom Sangha is a sister sangha of Red Clay that practices in the Plum Village tradition on Sunday evenings. Meetups include sitting meditation, walking meditation, a Thich Nhat Hanh reading, and deep listening through Dharma sharing.

Meets every Sunday at 5pm ET in-person and on Zoom.
1 attendee
Tai Ch'i Practice
Tue, May 19 · 7:30 PM EDT
3315 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA, US
Tai Chi is an ancient form of martial arts originating out of China and rooted in the Taoist principle of yin and yang. Characteristic for the tai chi form are slow and well-practiced movements and postures. These can be performed by all age groups and makes tai chi a popular low-impact exercise. Never done tai chi before? Beginners are welcome!

The practice of tai chi has proven health benefits as it increases flexibility and stamina. It is also connected with the attainment of Chi - the Chinese concept for life energy. Synchronizing the movements with the breath is an important aspect of the tai chi flow.

The most practiced tai chi is the 24-posture form. At Red Clay Sangha, the form is taught by Markus Wilms. He has over 20 years of experience and has practiced the last 5 years extensively with a Chinese teacher. His motto is: “Every teacher is a student; every student is a teacher”.

The RCS Tai Chi group meets every Tuesday at 7:30pm at the Sangha's physical location for one hour. Please RSVP if you plan to attend!
3 attendees

Past events

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Organizers

Gareth Young and 3 others

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