Tuesday Book Group (ONLINE - 7 weeks)
2020-06-16 15:45 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
We will discuss the Buddha’s teaching of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as presented by Which That Hanh in his book, The Heart of Buddha’s Teaching. This book group is ideal for people who want a grounding in or a review of fundamental Buddhist teachings. Please purchase or borrow the book for your study.

Syllabus:
Week 1, pages 1-23: 4 Noble Truths
Week 2, pages 24-46: 4 Noble Truths (con’t.)
Week 3, pages 49-63: Right View & Right Thought
Week 4, pages 64-83: Right Mindfulness
Week 5, pages 84-93: Right Speech
Week 6, pages 94-104: Right Action/Right Effort
Week 7, pages 105-112: Right Concentration/Right Livelihood
• To sign up for the Book Group and receive the Zoom link, contact Jody Ansell, joaansell@gmail.com

Study Group (ONLINE)
2020-09-03 08:00 - 09:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
During this time of separation, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
We are currently reading The Wholehearted Way, Eihei Dogen’s Bendowa, translated by Shohaku Okumura and Taigen Daniel Leighton.

To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Prior to the meeting, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB) As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.

Meeting ID: 205584902 (the same each week)
At 7:50 am, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/205584902
If you cannot download or run the application, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)

**From your telephone, tap once: +16699006833,,205584902# US (San Jose)
OR
Call 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt, enter 2005584902
Use these controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = mute/unmute
We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. You may also enjoy listening to our archived Dharma Talks, or online programs from Hartford Street Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center.

Study Group (ONLINE)
2020-10-29 08:00 - 09:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
During this time of separation, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
The group is currently reading The Mountains and Waters Sutra: a Practitioner’s Guide to Dogen’s Sansuikyo by Shohaku Okumura.

To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Prior to the meeting, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB) As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.

Meeting ID: 205584902 (the same each week)
At 7:50 am, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/205584902
If you cannot download or run the application, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)

**From your telephone, tap once: +16699006833,,205584902# US (San Jose)
OR
Call 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt, enter 2005584902
Use these controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = mute/unmute
We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. You may also enjoy listening to our archived Dharma Talks, or online programs from Hartford Street Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center.

Book Club
2021-02-25 16:30 - 18:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Our intention with this book club is to continue our inquiry into the relationship between white supremacy, white privilege and the Dharma. We will meet monthly on the fourth Thursday, with a book selected by the group. We will rotate facilitators.
• ALL ARE WELCOME.
Contact: Doralee Grindler Katonah at grindkaton@icloud.com or Linda Dekker at zendekker@gmail.com
• First Meeting: Thursday, February 25, at 4:30-6:00 p.m.
This month’s book:
Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy by Talia Lavin.

Book Club (ONLINE)
2021-03-25 16:30 - 18:00, 2021-08-26 16:30 - 18:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Our intention with this book club is to continue our inquiry into the relationship between white supremacy, white privilege and the Dharma. We will meet monthly on the fourth Thursday, with a book selected by the group. We will rotate facilitators. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Contact: Doralee Grindler Katonah at grindkaton@icloud.com or Linda Dekker at zendekker@gmail.com

Study Group (online AND in-person)
2021-06-10 08:00 - 09:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Zen Study Group is now meeting at the Dharma Center AND online. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. The group is currently reading The Evolution of the Precepts, by Konin Charlie Pokorny of Stone Creek Zen Center.

To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Prior to the meeting, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB) As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.

Meeting ID: 83295648686 (the same each week)
At 7:50 am, join the meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295648686

**From your telephone, tap once: +16699006833,,83295648686# US (San Jose)
OR
Call 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt, enter 83295648686
Use these controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = mute/unmute
You may also enjoy listening to our archived Dharma Talks, or online programs from Hartford Street Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center.

Study Group (in-person & online)
2021-06-24 08:00 - 09:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Zen Study Group is now meeting at the Dharma Center AND online. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. The group is currently reading The Evolution of the Precepts, by Konin Charlie Pokorny of Stone Creek Zen Center.

To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Prior to the meeting, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB) As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.

Meeting ID: 83295648686 (the same each week)
At 7:50 am, join the meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295648686

**From your telephone, tap once: +16699006833,,83295648686# US (San Jose)
OR
Call 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt, enter 83295648686
Use these controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = mute/unmute

Study Group (in-person & online)
2021-12-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-12-09 08:00 - 09:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Zen Study Group is now meeting at the Dharma Center AND online. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.

To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Prior to the meeting, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB) As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.

Meeting ID: 83295648686 (the same each week)
At 7:50 am, join the meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295648686

**From your telephone, tap once: +16699006833,,83295648686# US (San Jose)
OR
Call 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt, enter 83295648686
Use these controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = mute/unmute

Study Group (online)
2022-01-13 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-01-27 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-02-03 08:00 - 09:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Zen Study Group is temporarily meeting online. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Anti-Racism Book Club (online)
2022-01-13 16:30 - 18:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Anti-Racism Book Club will gather to envision the next phase of practice and inquiry together. The intent of the group is to explore how to live beyond our social conditioning, while holding a vision of a world of diversity and inclusion, where peace and justice are intertwined. This is a good juncture for new people to join the group and, of course, for existing members to continue. At this meeting, the group will consider its future regular meeting day and time. Group leaders are Doralee Grindler Katonah, Linda Dekker, and Sarah O’Gara. Books are chosen by the group, and we rotate facilitators. ALL ARE WELCOME.
• For more information please contact Doralee at grindkaton@icloud.com.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85317508594
Meeting ID: 853 1750 8594 Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile:
+16699006833,,85317508594#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US (San Jose)
+12532158782,,85317508594#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US (Tacoma)

Study Group (online)
2022-01-20 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-02-10 08:00 - 09:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Zen Study Group is temporarily meeting online only. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Study Group (Hybrid)
2022-02-17 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Zen Study Group meets at the Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Study Group - (Canceled-on hiatus)
2022-06-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Study Group is taking a break before moving on to a more contemporary text— Waking Up To What You Do: A Zen Practice For Meeting Every Situation With Intelligence and Compassion by Diane Rizzetto.
Meetings will resume on Thursday, July 14th.

The Zen Study Group is now meeting at the Dharma Center AND online. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

CANCELED - Study Group (Hybrid)
2022-09-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
We will reconvene next Thursday, September 15.
The Zen Study Group meets at the Dharma Center AND online. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Study Group (Hybrid)
2022-10-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
On hiatus until November 10th
The Zen Study Group is now meeting at the Dharma Center AND online. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Study Group (Hybrid) - On Hiatus
2022-10-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
On hiatus until November 10th
The Zen Study Group is now meeting at the Dharma Center AND online. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

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Study Group (Hybrid) - On Hiatus
2022-11-03 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
2022-11-24 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

Study Group (Hybrid)
2023-05-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
*We will reconvene on May 18*
The Zen Study Group meets at the Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Study Group (Hybrid)
2023-06-01 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Study Group will take the month of June off and reconvene on Thursday, July 6. We’ll start our new text, The Lankavatara Sutra, translated with commentary by Red Pine.
The Zen Study Group meets at the Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

(On break) Study Group (Hybrid)
2023-06-08 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-06-15 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-06-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

(On break) Study Group (Hybrid)
2023-06-29 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Study Group will take the month of June off and reconvene on Thursday, July 6.
At that time we will start our new text, The Lankavatara Sutra, translated with commentary by Red Pine. The Zen Study Group meets at the Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Study Group (Hybrid)
2023-07-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com
