The unsurpassed, penetrating, and perfect Truth
is seldom met with, even in a hundred thousand myriad kalpas.
Now we can see and hear it.
We can remember and accept it.
I vow to make the Buddha’s Truth one with myself.
The Traditional Lecture Verse
Redding Zen Buddhist Priory is a place of quiet meditation
in downtown Redding, California, USA.
It follows the tradition of Serene Reflection Meditation – Soto Zen.
The teaching and our practice emphasize meditation, guiding our lives
by the moral Precepts of Buddhism, awakening the heart of compassion, and expressing it through selfless activity in everyday life.
Redding Zen Buddhist Priory
Quiet Meditation. Zen Teaching. Buddhist Practice in downtown Redding.
reddingzen@gmail.com
530-962-0317
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Reverend Helen’s second hip replacement surgery is scheduled for Monday, March 3 at 7:00am. It is expected to last about two and a half hours. Your help during her recovery is greatly appreciated. There are many ways to help, most importantly offering of merit for her and all involved in the surgery and the aftercare
We will send out updates on the results of the surgery and her condition on the etree. During the first two weeks of recovery several sangha members have very kindly agreed to stay overnight with Rev. Helen. Also, Sangha members have already offered to help keep the Priory running smoothly while Rev Helen recovers. The Priory’s zoom Sunday Ceremonies and Thursday night Precept discussions will continue as scheduled and will be led by Sangha members for at least the first two weeks of recovery.
During the week of March 2-8 there will NOT be meditation either in
person or on line. Hopefully, our Priory meditation will begin again the week of Mar 9. We will update you through the etree.
.Much gratitude and appreciation, Rev. Helen and the kitties
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As of January 2, 2025 the Priory offers 30 minute meditation periods, both in-person and via ZOOM, on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 6:45 to 7:15 AM.
The Priory offers 30 minute meditation period, both in-person and via ZOOM, on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:00pm.
Please contact Rev. Helen at reddingzen.org if you would like the ZOOM link for these sittings.
The Priory offers Dharma Study from 6 to 7 PM on Thursday via ZOOM. Starting on Wednesday January 8, 2025, we will be exploring The Sixteen Precepts and their relevance for us in our contemporary training.
Meditation Instruction, Meditation Tune-up Morning, Working Meditation, Retreats (day-long or half-day) or other Dharma events are announced through the Priory etree. Please contact Rev. Helen at reddingzen.org if you’d like to receive etree announcements.
Sunday ceremonies ARE OFFERED on Zoom each Sunday at 11:00am.
It is also possible to schedule sanzen – spiritual counseling – conversations as well as weddings, funerals and memorials, and house blessings. And please come visit the Priory Library.
Please contact Rev. Helen (reddingzen@gmail.com) for ZOOM invitations, etree subscription, or further information.
May we offer responsible fearlessness to our world.
The Priory is a temple of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives (OBC), an international Buddhist Order, whose North America office is at Shasta Abbey located in Mt. Shasta, California. The Founder of both OBC and Shasta Abbey is Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett. The Priory was established in 2018. It offers a regular schedule of meditation, Dharma classes, Buddhist services, and retreats, as well as spiritual guidance. It also offers meditation instruction and workshops for beginners. There are no fees for participating in above activities or any other services that the Priory offers. The Prior of the temple is Rev. Helen Cummings a grand-disciple of Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett. Rev. Helen trained at Shasta Abbey for 20 years.
Like other affiliated temples of OBC, the Priory is financially independent; we are supported entirely by donations of our congregation and friends.
Generosity makes the heart grow brighter. There is no charge for Priory attending events – meditation, retreats, classes, spiritual guidance, weddings, funerals or memorials. Please keep in mind, though, that we do pay rent for our lovely Priory building and are responsible for the normals costs of running a household. Donations – financial, in-kind, professional services, or help in maintaining the Priory are greatly appreciated.
The Order of Buddhist Contemplatives and the Redding Zen Buddhist Priory are committed to providing a safe and ethical environment in which all may practice. We expect that we, and those who come through our doors, will treat others preceptually and with respect. We value the harmony of the sangha, and wish to address any concerns that may arise about possible unethical or inappropriate behavior. If you should have such a concern, you should feel free to discuss it with Rev. Helen or any senior member or lay minister of the Order. OBC contact information can be found on the OBC website.