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  • Practicing With The Precepts: A Study Group Series (In Person Only)

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    Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

    PRACTICING WITH THE PRECEPTS - A Study Group Series - Teacher:  Rev. Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah Tuesday evenings, 6 - 7:30 pm      (March 4, 18;  April 1 ,15, 29;  May 13, 2025) Register at  Ino@valleystreamszen.org • A commitment to attend each session is expected. • Recommended dana: $50 The Precepts, offered by the […]

  • “Letting Go of Self-Concern” – Half-day Sitting led by Rev. So’on Jim Hare (In Person Only)

    Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Join us for a half-day of sitting and walking meditation with a Dharma talk focusing on the practice that releases us from self-obsession. There is a movie playing in the untrained consciousness. This movie stars me, is produced and directed by me. The plot of the movie features my interests, my problems, and my desires. […]

  • Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)

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    Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

    On 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 focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. Following the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets […]

  • Freedom and Independence: Half-day Sitting led by Rev. So’on Jim Hare (In Person Only)

    Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

    For this retreat we're keeping it simple with no Eventbrite registration, no Dharma talk and no service. We will chant the refuges at the end. We’ll start at 9 and end at 12:30, followed by a social lunch for those who want to stay. Just show up enough before 9 a.m. so we can start […]

  • Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)

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    Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

    On 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 focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. Following the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets […]

  • “In Front of the Door is the Land of Stillness and Light” – One-day Retreat led by Danan Wark (In Person Only)

    Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

    These lines beckon us to meet the clear, still, nature of reality as our own intimacy and immediacy. This day-long retreat led by guest teacher Danan Wark will feature morning and afternoon talks, zazen, and optional dokusan (private interviews). Your registration on a sliding scale offers support to our guest teacher and the ongoing activities […]

  • Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)

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    Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

    On 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 focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. Following the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets […]

  • Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)

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    Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

    On 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 focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. Following the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets […]

  • “Realizing Non-Duality” – Half-day Sitting led by Rev. So’on Jim Hare (In Person Only)

    Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

    “The Way is not difficult, just avoid picking and choosing.” So said one of our ancient Chinese Zen teachers. The irony of this statement has not been lost over the centuries: as human beings we seem to be built for picking and choosing. Does that mean we will always be remote from the Buddha Way? […]

  • Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)

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    Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

    On 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 focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. Following the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets […]