Introduction to Zen Meditation
For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.
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Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
Rev. Myo Lahey is our guiding teacher and abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Come share music, poetry, stories and refreshments with the sangha.
Introduction to Winter Theme by Doralee Grindler Katonah
"The highest value of Buddhist practice is to shine the light of awareness on habits of mind that perpetuate prejudice and discrimination so all may wake up together. This includes learning how we are conditioned to separate ourselves by race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation and other forms of cultural identity." (VSZ Diversity Statement) This […]
Morning Zazen – CANCELED
Canceled due to installation of our new furnace. We'll be sitting NEXT THURSDAY, January 12th!
One-day Sitting
This is our first one-day sitting of the new year. This gentle one-day sitting will include a work period and formal tea in the afternoon if enough people attend. The day will include a Dharma talk by Practice Leader Jim Hare. Everyone is welcome. Register for the sitting. *Please note our one-day sittings are now held […]
Introduction to Zen Meditation
For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.
Full Moon Ceremony
This ceremony is an affirmation of the vow to live for the benefit of all beings. In the Zen tradition we associate the full moon with the ideal of awakening. All are welcome.
Morning Zazen
Everyone is welcome to join us at 6:00 or 6:40 for morning meditation and stay for tea: 6:00 Zazen6:30 Kinin (walking meditation)6:40 Zazen7:10 Service7:20 Informal Tea
March for the Dream in Sacramento
Walk with us! Sacramento Dharma Center will walk as a group in the annual March for the Dream. 9a.m. – 9:30a.m. The march begins at Sacramento City College (3835 Freeport Blvd.) 11:15a.m. – 11:45a.m. The march arrives at Sacramento Convention Center (1400 J Street) 12:00 – 2p.m. The main stage program and opening ceremonies will start at noon. Map […]
Kuan Yin Bodhisattva, by Miriam Davis
To observe the birthdays of Rev. Martin Luther King and Eihei Dogen, we will have a presentation by Miriam Davis on the bodhisattva of compassion, Kuan Yin, "The One Who Hears the Cries of the World".
Morning Zazen
Everyone is welcome to come at 6:00 or 6:40 for morning meditation. 6:00 Zazen6:30 Kinin (walking meditation)6:40 Zazen7:10 Service7:20 Informal Tea