Welcome

The Red Cedar Zen Community invites you to join us in the practice of Zen meditation. By settling the heart and mind in this very moment, we can bring a little more peace and openness to our lives and our world. 

We follow the traditional forms of the Soto school of Zen with a spirit of warmth and inclusion. Everyone interested in meditation, whether brand new, experienced in other traditions, or schooled in formal Zen, is welcome to join our practice. Please see our Getting Started page.

COVID-19 Update

All Red Cedar events will be strictly online for the month of January.

The RCZC Board has assembled a healthcare advisory team in response to the rapid rise of Omicron COVID infections, and has concluded that a pause in in-person practice together is appropriate to minimize harm. This will be re-evaluated at the end of January.

Winter Practice Period 2022

Winter Practice Period in 2022 is being led by Shuso Seiu Hannah Sullivan, and is guided by a conversation with the classic Mahayana wisdom text The Diamond Sutra. We’ll consider themes of generosity, emptiness, and transcendental wisdom as we explore these ancient teachings. There are many opportunities to participate in Winter Practice Period, in a variety of ways. See the "Upcoming Events" sidebar on this web page for details. The following resources were created specifically for Winter Practice Period:

• Winter Practice Period 2022 Resources: redcedarzen.org/winter2022
• Tea with Shuso Google Sheet (to sign up for tea and discussion with the shuso)

Connecting to our Zoom Zendo

• Virtual Zendo Zoom Link (includes the passcode)

Internet out or no access to a gadget? You can also connect to the Virtual Zendo by telephone.

Dial 253-215-8782, enter our Meeting ID: 560 179 1305.

Please contact info@redcedarzen.org for the passcode.

To mute and unmute when connected by phone, press *6.

We're Hiring!

Red Cedar Zen Community is beginning to speak with applicants for a part-time Program Administrator role. For details including a job description, please see our Program Administrator Position Announcement.

Weekly Online Practice Schedule     Monthly Event Calendar

Once we return to in person practice, the sangha will be shifting to Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship in the new year. And our weekday evening practice is shifting to Thursday evenings.