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

Fall Sesshin October 2025

Nov 4, 2025

Flowing River Sangha recently held its Fall Sesshin, a three-day silent retreat where we spent the weekend in communal sacred silence. We are so grateful to our head monk Beth for her work in organizing an event that kept us "flowing" together seamlessly from zazen to...

Sangha at Weinberg Regional Food Bank

Oct 27, 2025

Our Sangha came together in the spirit of service at the Weinberg Regional Food Bank. With care and dedication, we boxed six pallets of food that will help nourish seniors in our community. It was a beautiful reminder of the power of collective action and mindful...

Flowing River Sangha Fall Sesshin October 3-5

Sep 4, 2025

Dear Friends, Flowing River Sangha is offering a wonderful opportunity to join us for a weekend Sesshin (silent retreat) October 3-5, 2025.  We have secured space at the beautiful in Glen Summit (near Mountaintop, Pa). The retreat center is housed in the former Kirby...

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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