During this time of separation, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. Our current readings are taken from Zen master Kaizan's Denkoroku, Record of the Transmission of the Light. If you do not have the paper edition, you can read it online, chapter by chapter, at SotoZen-Net. The study group is facilitated by […]
Join us for this shared opportunity for growth and development, co-led by Doralee Grindler Katonah and Linda Dekker. We will come together for one hour, with a guided writing time as the preamble to a 20-minute zazen practice; followed by another guided writing time, and then time to share. With pens and silent stillness, we […]
During the current health crisis, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. The meetings will be hosted by Doralee Grindler Katonah. The software is free. Download the chants at SFZC Chants in PDF. *To join the meeting by computer, you must install Zoom software: Prior to the meeting, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB) As you […]
We will resume Morning Zazen meetings as soon as it is safe to do so. Meanwhile, please maintain your sitting practice at home and join us ONLINE via Zoom for Thursday Study Group and Monday evening programs. Every Thursday we offer two early morning sittings (6-6:30 & 6:40-7:10) followed by a brief service (7:10-7:20). Following […]
During this time of separation, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. Our current readings are taken from Zen master Kaizan's Denkoroku, Record of the Transmission of the Light. If you do not have the paper edition, you can read it online, chapter by chapter, at SotoZen-Net. The study group is facilitated by […]
We will resume this program as soon as it is safe for us to meet in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. Meanwhile, please be safe and practice social distancing with a compassionate heart. You may enjoy online instruction at SotoZEN-Net. On the second Monday of each month, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice. […]
During the current health crisis, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. *To join the meeting by computer, you must install Zoom software: Sign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID# Prior to the meeting, […]
Everyone is invited to join a discussion group focused on Reb Anderson’s new book, Entering the Mind of Buddha, Zen and the Six Heroic Practices of Bodhisattvas. We will meet over a period of six weeks via Zoom, beginning Tuesday April 14 from 4-5 pm. There are many sources for the book including Amazon, Kindle, Nook, […]
Led by Doralee Grindler Katonah and Linda Dekker. Coming together online for one hour, with a guided writing time as the preamble to a 20-minute zazen practice together, followed by another guided writing time and then time to share. The sharing time will be facilitated with practice circle guidelines – silent listening with no cross […]
For more information and the Zoom link, go to the SBMG website. David Robert Loy, PhD, is a professor, writer, and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism. He is a prolific author, whose essays and books have been translated into many languages. He is on the advisory boards of Buddhist […]
During the current health crisis, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. *To join the meeting by computer, you must install Zoom software: Sign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID# Prior to the meeting, […]
The Dharma Center will resume this program as soon as it is safe for us to meet in person. Until then, please be safe and practice social distancing with a compassionate heart. On the last Sunday of every month volunteers are invited to help with outdoor maintenance, indoor cleaning, and other tasks around the Sacramento […]