Calendar

  • Half-Day Sitting with Work Period

    Sitting together, working together, eating together we create sangha. (Bring a bag lunch and work clothes.)

  • Dharma Talk by So On Jim Hare

    Our fall study period begins. Our topic will be Dogen's The Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance.

  • Dharma Talk by Edward Espe Brown

    Edward Espe Brown is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and teacher.  He was ordained in 1971 by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, who gave him the Dharma name Jusan Kainei , "Longevity […]

  • Introduction to Zen Meditation

    For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.

  • Sangha Brunch and Annual Meeting

    Bring the whole family, a potluck dish to share and enjoy each others' company in our new space at the Sacramento Dharma Center. Meet new Board members and help us […]

  • Sejiki Ceremony

    Our Sejiki, food-offering, ceremony is an opportunity to call forth the spirits of those who have passed this way before, offering them solace and acknowledging our ongoing connection. Treats, tea […]

  • One-day Sitting

    This is our first one-day sitting at the Sacramento Dharma Center! Fall study period participants should make a special effort to attend, as this is the sole opportunity to "sit […]

  • SDC Opening Celebration

    Members of Sacramento Insight Meditation, Valley Streams Zen Sangha, and Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group are invited to come together for our Opening Celebration. Each Sangha will contribute a message or […]

  • Introduction to Zen Meditation

    For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.