Community Calendar

We are a Zen practice community in the Diamond Sangha lineage founded by Robert Aitken Rōshi. We provide zazen(meditation) instruction, weekly zazen, practice talks, Dharma discussions and more.

Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
In-person and via Zoom
Calm Abiding Meditation
This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.

“From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm mind. We learn to maintain and return to a sense of stillness, no matter what our outer circumstances. The mind is relaxed, alert and aware. The results of this practice are serenity, freedom in the face of circumstances, and ultimately Buddhahood.”

From Meditation for Beginners, by Bokar Rinpoche.

To attend Calm Abiding Meditation via Zoom, email the office at OFFICE@KSCASHLAND.ORG to join the mailing list.

Join us for a presentation by Luke Ruediger from the Siskiyou Crest Coalition exploring the important connectivity and biodiversity values of the Siskyou Crest region, its forgotten wildlands, and its connection to the Shasta region.

Join JCC’s FREE HOUSE CONCERT series for a sultry evening of original and classic blues with the Bill Scholer Duo. Bill Scholer’s guitar and vocals bring a depth to this soulful sound, backed up with precision and flare by Eric Miller’s rhythmic bass. Pre-registration for your free ticket is recommended.

Performer Bios: California blues musician Bill Scholer is bringing his thoughtful and heartfelt brand of the blues to Oregon. A member of the Sacramento Blues Hall Of Fame, Scholer now lives in Talent, Oregon. Scholer has performed with Barry “The Fish” Melton (Country Joe and the Fish), The Rural Sophisticates (replacing famed cartoonist R. Crumb) and Mark St. Mary’s Blues Zydeco Band. Scholer has opened for shows by B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Willie Dixon, James Cotton, J.J. Cale, Leon Redbone, The Ventures, Elvin Bishop, Paul Butterfield & Rick Danko (The Band), Charlie Musselwhite, and others and is an honoree of the Sacramento Musicians Hall of Fame.
Eric Miller brings his style of Blues bass-playing from his New York roots. He recently relocated to Southern Oregon.

Are You Curious About Refined Hakomi?
A Buddhist inspired, body centered, mindfulness based method of assisted self discovery.
Come meet our Hakomi House Training Team Join us for a free Presentation of 2 Films:
• "REFINED HAKOMI DEFINED":
Ron Kurtz last public talk Dec. 2010
• "LIKE WOW INTERVIEW WITH MARINA MCDONALD"
On the Refined Hakomi Method
and its future after Ron Kurtz death June 2011

Siskiyou Music Project welcomes The Berkeley Choro Ensemble (pronounced “shoro”) for their first Ashland performance. The Berkeley Choro Ensemble is a group of world-class musicians from the SF Bay Area that made its debut in January, 2010, at the Berkeley Public Library. The group celebrates the music, culture and history of Brazil, with a special emphasis on the Choro genre, a style of music which emerged in the 1800’s in Brazil, fusing the music of Brazil’s European immigrants and the native music of Brazil’s indigenous and African-Brazilian population. In particular, the choro sound is somewhat akin to a combination of European classical music, ragtime, and blues. Historically, the choro style influenced Brazil’s most famous classical composer, Heitor Villa Lobos, to compose some of the world’s most hauntingly beautiful music, the Bachianas Brasileiras. Our repertoire also includes samba, bossa nova, jazz, and the music of Northeast Brazil.

The Cal Poly Humboldt Cannabis Studies Program invites the community to a special screening and discussion of the 1987 locally made cult film Ganjasaurus Rex. Ganjasaurus Rex is a low-budget monster movie in which a Godzilla-like creature rises from the ocean to help outlaw cannabis growers take on the government’s Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP). Inspired by real events, the film captures the spirit of the back-to-the-land movement in Humboldt County—depicting how local communities peacefully resisted government efforts to eradicate their cannabis gardens, culture, and way of life.

The screening will feature select clips from the film, followed by a discussion exploring how Ganjasaurus Rex reflects the complex history of cannabis in Humboldt County. The event will also highlight how this ultra-low-budget production—created entirely by local volunteers—made its way into video rental stores nationwide, ultimately earning status as a true cult classic.

Discussion will be led by David Bienenstock, a journalist covering cannabis since 2002 who is best known for his book How to Smoke Pot (Properly), and as co-creator of the VIce show Bong Appetit and the popular podcast Great Moments in Weed History.

As the final production in our American Masters Drama Series, we invite you to embark on a captivating journey with our production of Bus Stop by William Inge, a timeless tale of human connection and unexpected encounters. Set against the backdrop of a remote roadside diner during a snowstorm, this heartwarming play brings together a diverse cast of characters whose lives intersect in remarkable ways. From the charming cowboy with a romantic soul to the spirited young singer dreaming of stardom, each character adds depth and humor to this touching narrative.

Join us for an evening of laughter, love, and life’s unexpected twists with Bus Stop – an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you both moved and entertained! This production has a limited two-week engagement.

Nominations are open for the Civic Contribution Award, which will be presented at State of the Community Luncheon this spring. This prestigious award honors a group or individual that has provided exceptional community service or made an important contribution to the Humboldt County community. Nomination DEADLINE is Dec. 5, 2025. Nomination form on League's website: my.lwv.org/california/humboldt-county
For more information contact Maggie Fleming at maggiefleming2018@gmail.com

The award-winning OSU Land Steward training helps landowners learn about their property and develop a management plan. This 11-week program covers critical topics like wildfire risk reduction, forests, soil health, wildlife habitat, pasture management, stream care, water capture and distribution, and much more.