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Study Group (ONLINE)

During this time of separation, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. On June 11, we begin reading  Minding Mind; a Course in Basic Meditation, translated by Thomas Cleary.  This book presents […]

Dharma Talk by Rev. So-on Jim Hare (ONLINE)

So-On Jim Hare  serves as Tanto, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984, and was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 1985. He served as Head Student at Green Gulch Farm during the spring 2002 practice period. He was priest ordained by Myo Lahey […]

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Tuesday Book Group (ONLINE – 7 weeks)

We will discuss the Buddha's teaching of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as presented by Which That Hanh in his book, The Heart of Buddha's Teaching. This book group is ideal for people who want a grounding in or a review of fundamental Buddhist teachings. Please purchase or borrow the book for […]

Practice Talk by Clement Spring (ONLINE)

Clement Spring serves as Head Doan for the sangha.  His talk, “The tides of conceiving do not sweep over one who stands on these foundations.” - is based on his studies of the Majjhima Nikya.  Clem is studying to be a priest with Kyosho Valorie Beer. During the current health crisis, we will meet online using […]

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SDC Volunteer Work Day

On the last Sunday of every month volunteers are invited to help with outdoor maintenance, and other tasks around the Sacramento Dharma Center. It is a great way to show your gratitude, with the added benefit of making new friends - while social distancing of course since we are following local guidelines for staying safe and […]

Practice Circle, led by Doralee Grindler Katonah

For this evening's program, we welcome and celebrate the new "Zoom Sangha” we have been creating together since the start of the Pandemic. We will also talk about our nation's recent awakening to its own systemic racism. These crises have disrupted many of our usual habits; providing new opportunities for creativity and understanding.  With "Zoom Sangha", […]

Dharma Talk by Rev. So-On Jim Hare – ONLINE

So-On Jim Hare  serves as Tanto, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984, and was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 1985. He served as Head Student at Green Gulch Farm during the spring 2002 practice period. He was priest ordained by Myo Lahey […]

Virtual One-day Sitting, led by So-On Jim Hare

The Healing Practice of Still Sitting In this time when our usual freedom of movement continues to be abridged, we can arouse the mind and spirit that is not dependent on movement. Please join us for this gentle day of sitting together virtually, which will include a Dharma talk by Practice Leader So-On Jim Hare. […]

Way-Seeking Mind Talk, by Shitoku Rollin Ives

Dharma friend, Shitoku Kishin Rollin Ives will give the talk this evening. Rollin received Jukai (lay precepts) from Steve Weintraub in 2016 at Presidio Hill Zen Center in San Francisco. He began practicing Buddhism in 2001. His Buddhist name is translated as Lion of Devotion - Imperturbable Heart. During the pandemic, we will meet online using […]

Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey

Rev. Myo Lahey, Abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher, will offer the Dharma talk this evening. Myo has previously served as head of practice (Tanto) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Raised in an observant Roman Catholic home, Myo was […]

Poetry Night, led by Linda Dekker – ONLINE

Sangha member, Linda Dekker, will lead us in an evening of reading and writing poetry.  Linda was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 2001 and lived at San Francisco Zen Center’s Green Gulch Farm in 2003-04. She has served on the Board of Directors, as Ino, and on the Practice Committee. She is Office Manager […]