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.
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Recent Dharma Talks
- September 7th, 2024 – “Each sense and every field” – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
- August 19th, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
- August 12th, 2024 – Way Seeking Mind Talk by Konen Scott Lowe
- August 5th, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Rev. Eijun Linda Cutts
- July 22nd, 2024 – Dharma Talk by WaDen Eido Barbara Baccei
- July 15th, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Meikyo Bob Rosenbaum
- July 6th, 2024 – “When two arrow points meet” – Dharma talk by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah
- June 17th, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Rev. Mary Mocine
- June 10th, 2024 – Dharma talk by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah
- June 3rd, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
“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?”