Sejiki Ceremony (Hybrid)
Our Sejiki, or food-offering, ceremony is an opportunity to call forth the spirits of those who have passed this way before, offering them solace and acknowledging our ongoing connection to them. If you […]
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Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States
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Study Group (Hybrid) – On Hiatus
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesOn 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 […]
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“Just This Person” – One-Day Retreat, led by Rev. So’on Jim Hare (In-person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States +1 moreSitting still in the company of others is the heart of Zen practice. Please join us for this day of inner work, being "just this person." Just before leaving a […]
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Monday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (Hybrid)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesRev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah will present a dharma talk in person at the Dharma Center. She serves as Ino, or head of the meditation hall. She studied in the […]
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Morning Zazen and Service (Hybrid)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesJoin us for two periods of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation), or just the first or second second meditation periods, as your schedule allows. 6:00 am - Zazen […]
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Annual Meeting Celebrating 20 Years of Valley Streams Zen Sangha (In-person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesJoin Valley Streams Sangha Board of Directors for a Sunday potluck brunch to celebrate Valley Streams' 20th Anniversary. Spouses, partners, friends and family---are all invited. Gather at 10 am to […]
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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 […]
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Dharma Talk by Rev. Myō Lahey (Hybrid)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesRev. Myō Lahey, Valley Streams' guiding teacher, joins us online via Zoom from Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco, where he is Abbot. He previously served as Practice Leader […]
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Way-Seeking Mind Talk with Brendan O’Brian (Hybrid)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesShi Shin Brendan O'Brien has been a member of the Valley Streams community for the past three years. He is also a member of the Hartford Street Zen Sangha in […]
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
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Rohatsu Sesshin – Opening Evening Program (Online)
ONLINE via ZoomRohatsu means the 8th day of the 12th month, which is the traditional day for celebrating Buddha's enlightenment. Sesshin means 'to gather the mind.' As the darkest days of the […]
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Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Online)
ONLINE via ZoomMorning Rohatsu schedule, Monday - Wednesday - ONLINE 6:00 Zazen 6:30 Kinhin 6:40 Zazen 7:10 Service Register for week-long program on Eventbrite. Full Rohatsu schedule This traditional week of intensified […]