Join members of Sacramento's diverse faith communities in a march to support the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Paris and California's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Marchers will gather at 11 am on the West Steps of the Capitol in Sacramento (near the corner of L St. and 10th St.), walk to the confluence […]
Once again our sangha will participate in the Great American River Clean-up along the banks of the Parkway, at 1400 Northgate Blvd. and Hwy. 160. We will be collecting trash in a section of the parkway that is especially impacted by homeless campers. What to bring: Work gloves, water bottle; trash grabber and small rakes […]
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 […]
“Work as meditation” illustrates how work is just as important a time for mindfulness practice as sitting zazen or walking meditation. In work as meditation, there isn't too much need for thinking, planning or conceptualizing. While effort is made to do what we are doing efficiently and beautifully, we needn’t hurry or worry about how […]
On the last Sunday of every month volunteers are invited to help with outdoor maintenance, indoor cleaning, 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! Sacramento Dharma Center Work Day
On the last Sunday of every month volunteers are invited to help with outdoor maintenance, indoor cleaning, 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! Sacramento Dharma Center Work Day
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 […]
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 […]
Using One Earth Sangha as a model, the Climate sangha meets at the Dharma Center on the third Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 pm. The group explores Buddhist teachings on caring for the Earth, practice together and, in some cases, join actions to address the climate crisis. For more information, contact Diana Cassady, dlcassady@comcast.net.
The Sacramento Dharma Center Grounds Committee meets on the third Sunday of the month from 8-10 a.m. to rake, prune the yard and garden. Excessive heat or rain cancels. To volunteer, meet the crew on the third Sunday at the Dharma Center. For more information, contact Julie DeHart, julieedehart@gmail.com