Zen Group of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Chattanooga Zen Group is founded by Arthur Stovall, Sensei, Zen Priest and a Senior Teacher from the Atlanta Soto Zen Center. The group provides community and spiritual support to those wishing to have a genuine Zen practice in the Chattanooga area. We practice zazen in the Soto Zen tradition of Dogen Zenji.
Please join our group for weekly Zen practice and study. In practicing zazen, you will have the opportunity to experience that which you have read about, to find strength in practicing alongside like-minded people, and to directly explore the heart of Zen practice for yourself.
There is no fee for attending the group, however donations are accepted.
The Zen Group of Chattanooga will start back with in-person sitting on Sunday, May 2nd from 7:30-9:00 AM at 335 Crestway Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37411. We offer zazen, kinhin, and newcomer’s instruction.
Our schedule for Sunday is as follows:
-Zazen (sitting meditation: three 20-25 minutes periods)
-Kinhin (walking meditation: two 5 minute periods)Individual dokusan and dharma talks are available through the Atlanta Soto Zen Center and the Silent Thunder Order. The Rev. Taiun Michael Elliston Roshi can be reached at the Atlanta Center to offer private one-on-one teachings. Click Here to read Sensei Michael Elliston’s biography. To participate in upcoming events taking place in Atlanta including a list of visiting teachers, discussion groups, and retreats, please refer to the website aszc.org .
Email tlrieth@comcast.net for access to the meeting links. Sangha members are also encouraged to join in with STO groups who are currently offering additional online options for sitting, chanting, book study and other services.
Be safe and keep practicing!
Jikai Theresa Reith – Practice Leader
