Sky Creek Dharma Center

07/11/2025

05/23/2025

Join us Saturday June 7th, 9AM to 2PM at the Dharma Center for WESAK DAY, a celebration of the Buddha’s Birthday 🪷🧘‍♂️

https://skycreekdharmacenter.org/special-event-descriptions/

SCHEDULED EVENTS:
9:00am – 9:45am: Silent reflection or Movement time (Optional)
Offerings: Open meditation in Zendō (meditation hall) or Qigong in the Backyard
10:00 am – 10:05 am: Chairman of the Board Welcome (Chris Gaffney)
10:05 am – 10:35 am: Silent Meditation
10:35 am – 11:00 am: Bathing the Baby Buddha Wesak Ceremony
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Potluck Brunch
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm All Sangha Panel: Opening the Heart-Mind in Stressful Times
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Community Discussion and Q&A
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Short or Long Guided Outdoor Walking Meditation
2:00 pm – Ring out and Farewell
Donations accepted to help support the center via our donation bowl in the front room. Chairs and floor cushions available for meditation. Potluck is open to all, donations can be made to the center in lieu of a dish (or you are welcome to bring store-bought sides or treats). Questions? Email admin@skycreekdharmacenter.org or leave a voicemail at (530) 592-4288

04/21/2025

Sky Creek Dharma Center offers free meditation groups every day of the week—open to all ages, all levels, and all backgrounds. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or deep in your practice, there’s a space for you here.

We offer a wide range of practices, from secular mindfulness to traditional Buddhist teachings, and everything in between. All of our groups are beginner-friendly, inclusive, and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all.

Come as you are. Sit with us.
Find the group that fits your rhythm, and explore the power of shared stillness.

04/19/2025

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1306186481929

The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Cultivating Beginner's Mind in Every Moment

04/19/2025

oops, we forgot to include the registration link! REGISTER HERE:

The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Cultivating Beginner's Mind in Every Moment

04/05/2025

THIS MONTH SPECIAL EVENTS

NEXT SATURDAY: Tibetan Teacher Yudron Wangmo Dharma Talk Saturday 1-3pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1230893839609

IN THREE WEEKS: SATURDAY April 26th Daylong Meditation Retreat 9am-4pm with Adam Stonebraker https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1306186481929

SAME WEEKEND: SUNDAY April 27th 1-5pm "The Art of Compassionate Communication" Jonah Richman https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1313426868119

MAY 2025 SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday May 10th: Zen Meditation Retreat with Roshi Rachel Boughton (details soon)

Saturday May 17th: Mindfulness Talks with Spirit Quest and Guests (details soon)

SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 7th 2025 IS WESAK

OUR ALL-SANGHA SPRING CELEBRATION AND POTLUCK
Theme: Opening the Heart-Mind in Stressful Times

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ALL EVENTS

Questions: click on the links above for more details or email admin@skycreekdharmacenter.org

Jonah Richman is a skilled workshop leader and certified counselor who has guided hundreds of participants through NVC-inspired workshops

03/05/2025

BUDDHIST SCHOLAR ON GHOSTS: TOMORROW AT CHICO STATE:

Westerners often regard Buddhism as a religion of peace, meditation, and compassion. While this is often true, it ignores the horrific and phantasmagoric side of many Buddhist rituals and beliefs. Those include practices such as meditating on corpses, strolling through giant Hell Gardens filled with...

11/07/2024

SPIRIT QUEST
Sky Creek Dharma Center
You Are Invited
Saturday, November 16th, 9:45 a.m.
Sky Creek Dharma Center 120 Three Oaks Ct, Chico, CA 95973

Discussion Topic: Reincarnation

OUR SPECIAL SURPRISE AT THIS MEETING
Vegetarian Italian Lunch
Marinara, Pasta, Salad, Fresh Bread,
Parmesan Cheese, Mushrooms, Desert

SCHEDULE
9:45 am: Those who wish to have a beverage get coffee or other drinks.
10:00 am: The Group Guide says a few words and this person lightly manages the discussion. People sit in the living room area and those who have a topic that they have previously submitted by email start the discussion.
11:00 am: Those who chose to participate will join a meditation circle with light chanting in the back yard area.
11:15: adjourn for lunch.
This Week’s Hike: Saturday 11-16-24: To be announced

PLEASE RSVP for LUNCH:
willotey1@gmail.com

09/07/2024

We just announced three new regular groups. These are "experiments" and so they will continue to be held by the leaders only as long as there is interest.... so please stop by if you are interested! Email the group leaders if you have any questions.

Check out our new group meetings!   Tune In college-aged meditation group 6pm to 8pm every Friday (starting Sept 20th, 2024)     We are excited to introduce "Tune In” a new meditation group specifical