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.
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Recent Dharma Talks
- June 16th, 2025 – Dharma Talk by Hoka Chris Fortin
- June 7th, 2025 – “Letting Go of Self-Concern” – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
- May 19th, 2025 – Way Seeking Mind Talk by Allison Claire
- May 5th, 2025 – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
- May 3rd, 2025 – “Your Original Face” – Dharma Talks by Kokyo Henkel
- April 28th, 2025 – Practice Talk by Malia McCarthy
- April 7th, 2025 – Dharma Talk by Rev. Tova Green
- March 31st, 2025 – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
- March 17th, 2025 – Way Seeking Mind Talk by Shawn Hampton
- March 10th, 2025 – Dharma Talk by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah
“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?”