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
- April 1st, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Rev. Mary Mocine
- March 18, 2024 – Talk on “Climate change and the Dharma” by Oscar Balaguer and Diana Cassady
- March 11th, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
- March 4th, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Myo Lahey
- February 26th, 2023 – Dharma Talk by Shōku Kathy Early
- February 19th, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Gambō Berry Crawford
- February 5th, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Rev. Taiga Ito
- January 29th, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Myo Lahey
- January 15th, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Rev. Liên Shutt
- December 11, 2023 – Dharma Talk by Ryuko Laura Burges
“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?”