Platform Sutra Saturday Study Series (2026)

In this series, Gareth will provide context for the teachings in the Platform Sutra through their doctrinal foundations and he will show how we can move this into practice. Each of the 5 sessions will include a lecture by Gareth, a guided meditation bringing the teachings into life and practice, and a group discussion. Folks of all levels are welcome.

The Platform Sutra is foundational to Chan and Zen Buddhism. It is attributed to Huineng, the Sixth Patriarch of Chan and Zen. It relates his life, but most importantly, it presents his teachings, which are a very distinct presentation of Buddhism from the Pali Suttas. We will finish at noon and any who wish to go out for lunch with Gareth can continue the conversation over our food.

Study sessions will happen the Saturday mornings of Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7 and Dec 5th, 2026 and will be hybrid.