Jim Hare mentioned these writings by George Yancy in his Dharma talk on June 15, 2020:

• Dear White America, by George Yancy, New York Times, Dec. 24, 2015
• Ahmaud Arbery and the Ghosts of Lynchings Past, by George Yancy, New York Times, May 12, 2020 (WARNING: graphic violence)
• Backlash: What Happens When We Talk Honestly about Racism in America,
• by George Yancy (Rowman & Littlefield, 2018)

Study of ancient and contemporary texts is one of the pillars of Zen practice. In case you have missed it, we now offer an ongoing study group which meets every Thursday morning,  8-9 am after zazen & tea. Everyone is welcome.

• Led by Rev. So On Jim Hare.
• Current text:  Living by Vow: A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts by Shohaku Okamura.
• Contact Rollin Ives (twl4148@gmail.com) for details.

In last Monday evening’s Dharma talk, Kyosho Valorie Beer mentioned the teachings given by the Buddha to his son, Rahula.  Kyosho has shared a pdf of those teachings for those who wish to study them further.
Advice To Rahula: Four Discourses of the Buddha

For “Dharma Art Day” this year we will focus on drawing as meditation. In drawing, we have an opportunity to set aside our egos while becoming one with the object. It will not be an art class per se, and no prior drawing experience is required. What is asked for is our willingness to deeply observe, connect our eyes with our hearts and hands, and open to whatever may emerge. This mostly silent day will include periods of meditation and movement. Weather permitting, we will work outdoors.
Led by sangha members Karen Hamilton and Barb Baccei.
9 am – 4 pm  Sacramento Dharma Center,  3111 Wissemann Dr., Sacramento
Please bring a bag lunch.
Fee: $0-$20 plus $10 for materials.  Scholarships are available.
Sign up at a Monday night meeting or REGISTER at eventbrite.com