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In-Person Event
The Illusion of Separate Self – One-day Retreat led by Kokyo Henkel (In Person)
Valley Streams Zen Sangha 3111 Wisseman Dr., Sacramento, CA, United StatesIn morning and afternoon discussions, we will explore the Buddha's teaching of the discontent that arises from the unconscious belief in separate self, and the freedom that comes from not […]
Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesOn the second Monday of each month, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice. We focus on the art of sitting meditation, with emphasis on posture, breath and mental […]
SDC Intersangha Library Cataloguing Party (In Person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesIf you are a Dharma bibliophile (and even if you are not) join us to create an internet accessible catalogue of SDC’s Buddhist book collection. Bring your own computing device […]
Half-day Sitting led by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (In Person)
Valley Streams Zen Sangha 3111 Wisseman Dr., Sacramento, CA, United StatesWhen two arrow points meet, this has nothing to do with the power of skill! (Jewel Mirror Samadhi) In our practice together we will consider this Truth of practice realization […]
Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesOn the second Monday of each month, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice. We focus on the art of sitting meditation, with emphasis on posture, breath and mental […]
BIPOC Sangha Movie Night Fundraiser (In Person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesJoin SBMG’s BIPOC Sangha for an inspiring movie night as we screen the powerful 2008 film "The Dhamma Brothers." This event is a special fundraiser hosted by The Sacramento Buddhist […]
Family Sangha Field Trip (In Person)
Soil Born Farms 2140 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, United StatesWelcome to Family Sangha, sponsored by Sacramento Dharma Center with the support of Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group, Valley Streams Zen Sangha, and Sacramento Insight Meditation. On SATURDAY July 27, Family […]
Half-day Sitting (In Person)
Valley Streams Zen Sangha 3111 Wisseman Dr., Sacramento, CA, United StatesJoin the sangha for a half-day of shikantaza or just sitting with alternating periods of zazen (sitting meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation), In the “grass-roof hermitage we “just sit” followed […]
Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesOn the second Monday of each month, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice. We focus on the art of sitting meditation, with emphasis on posture, breath and mental […]
The path of Zen: Half-day Sitting led by So’on Jim Hare (In Person)
Valley Streams Zen Sangha 3111 Wisseman Dr., Sacramento, CA, United StatesThe path of Zen: Can you get there from here? In many Zen texts and teachings, the path of Zen is described as what not to do, such as “don’t […]
Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesOn the second Monday of each month, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice. We focus on the art of sitting meditation, with emphasis on posture, breath and mental […]