Flowing River Sangha

Rooted in presence, united in practice—supporting each other on the path to compassionate living through Zen meditation.
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Person in a meditative pose.

About Flowing River Sangha

We are an interfaith gathering of people who support one another in the practice of Zen meditation. This practice can deepen the roots of one’s faith tradition or simply open the way to a spiritual life grounded in the reality of the present moment. Zen allows us to flow through life with more equanimity so that we might engage in compassionate action.

Compassion in Action

Walking Gently – Five Precepts Through Alaskan Native and Zen Wisdom

  Today we shared a Dharma talk exploring the five Buddhist Precepts through the lens of Zen teachings and Alaskan Native cultural wisdom.  It invites reflection on reverence for life, generosity, ethical relationship, truthfulness and clarity of mind as lived...

Deep Gratitude, Dominic Yannuzzi, PE!

Congratulations to Dominic Yannuzzi, PE! Dominic has been named the 2025 Robert E. Pearson Person of the Year by the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE)! This prestigious award celebrates individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on the...

A Jukai Ceremony in Our Own Zendo!

The members of Flowing River Sangha were filled with gratitude during their Zazenkai on Feb 1 as one of their own completed her Jukai ceremony. This is the first time that Flowing River has had a Jukai ceremony in our own Zendo! We thank Daisetsu for traveling from...

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Finding Balance & Peace

Meditation offers a pathway to finding balance and peace by quieting the mind and tuning into the present moment. Through regular practice, we learn to release stress, let go of distractions, and cultivate inner stillness. As we connect more deeply with ourselves, we begin to respond to life’s challenges with greater calm and clarity, allowing peace to grow from within. Meditation helps us embrace each moment with a sense of groundedness, fostering a balanced life centered in mindfulness and compassion.
Two people standing near green bush.

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.

― Dalai Lama

Only when you can be extremely pliable and soft can you be extremely hard and strong.

– Zen Proverb

All that we are, is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.

― Buddha