Valley Streams Zen Sangha
Soto Zen Meditation in Sacramento
Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us. If you are new to Buddhism and Zen, we invite you to visit our “What is Buddhism?”, “What is Zen?” and “How to Participate” pages. You are also invited to attend a 40-minute Introduction to Zen Meditation which meets in person on the second Monday of each month.
Covid-19 Guidelines:
- COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended.
- Masks are not required but anyone who chooses to wear one is supported in that choice.
- Please do not come if you are ill or have symptoms of a viral infection.
- Meetings are in person and via Zoom.
- If you are able to choose how you participate, we encourage you to come in person as it offers unique benefits to an individual’s practice and to the development of Sangha life.
Connect With Us
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Recent Dharma Talks
- December 16th, 2024 – “Practicing with the Precepts” – Dharma talk by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah
- December 8th, 2024 – “The Mystery of Me” – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
- December 7th, 2024 – “The Stage of Person” – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
- December 6th, 2024 – “The Stage of Faith” – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
- December 2nd, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
- November 11th, 2024 – Dharma talk by Lama Yeshe Jinpa
- October 21st, 2024 – “Buddhism and the mystical poetry of Kabir – My journey” – Dharma talk by Linda Hess
- October 14th, 2024 – “Sparks of Light – Creating our future Now” – Dharma talk by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah
- October 7th, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Katrena Paine
- September 23rd, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Shosan Victoria Austin
“The sounds of the valley streams are Buddha’s long broad tongue;
~ LI PO
The forms of the mountains are his pure body.
In the night I heard the 84,000 sutra verses chanted.
How can I now relate to others what they mean?”