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  • The Six Perfections: a day-long retreat with Norman & Kathie Fischer

    The Six Perfections: generosity, morality, tolerance, energy, meditation, and wisdom describe the practice of bodhisattvas.  During this daylong event we’ll practice sitting meditation, mindful discussion, and listen to interactive talks about the perfections and how […]

    $20 – $60

  • Half-day Sitting

    Zen meditation retreat led by Practice Leader, Jim Hare. This is a great opportunity to sit quietly for the afternoon. A short dharma talk will be offered.

  • Half-day Sitting

    Zen meditation retreat led by Practice Leader, Jim Hare. This is a great opportunity to sit quietly for the afternoon. A short dharma talk will be offered.

  • Half-Day Sitting with Work Period

    Sitting together, working together, eating together we create sangha. (Bring a bag lunch and work clothes.)

  • One-day Sitting

    This is our first one-day sitting at the Sacramento Dharma Center! Fall study period participants should make a special effort to attend, as this is the sole opportunity to "sit […]

  • 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 […]

  • Half-day Sitting

    This gentle half-day sitting will include informal tea, discussion and a short work period. Everyone is welcome. *NOTE - our one-day and half-day sittings are held on the first Saturday every […]

  • One-day Sitting

    We sometimes call zazen “choiceless awareness.” This means that in zazen we don’t attempt to regulate what comes into awareness; we just let what arises arise. We let our feelings […]

  • Dharma Art Day 2017

    Rediscover beginner's mind while creating a collage or assemblage out of bits and pieces; paint and glue. No art experience needed - in fact, the less you know, the better!   Led by Barbara […]

    $25.00

  • One-day Sitting with Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

    Visiting teacher, Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, of Still Breathing Zen Meditation Center in Oakland, will lead our meditation and offer dharma talks during this special one-day sitting. Rev. Zenju was ordained by Zenkei Blanche Hartman Roshi […]

    $20 – $60

  • Half-day Sitting

    Please join us for our bi-monthly half-day sitting. At the conclusion of the sitting, we will enjoy a social lunch together, so please bring a bag lunch.