Calendar
Family Sangha (In Person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 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 last Sundays, parents, uncles […]
Short Retreat Night (Hybrid)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesOn Retreat Night we offer an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice with two 25-minute periods of zazen (sitting meditation), interspersed with kinhin (walking meditation). Turning the light inward, we […]
Study Group (Hybrid)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Way Seeking Mind Talk by Katrena Paine (Speaker in Person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States*Zoom link to program Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk, group discussion, or practice circle. There are no membership […]
Study Group (Hybrid)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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 […]
“Sparks of Light – Creating our future Now” – Short Dharma Talk and Practice Circle led by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (Speaker in Person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesPractice Circles or dharma sharing is a time for us to explore our practice life together, in the safety of our sangha. Speaking or remaining silent are both ways of […]
Study Group (Hybrid)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Valley Streams Zen Sangha Annual Meeting (In-person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesYou are invited to Valley Streams’ Annual Meeting and potluck brunch. Spouses, partners, friends, and family—all are welcome. Gather at 10 a.m. to share a meal and each other’s company. […]
SDC Grounds Maintenance (In Person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesThe Sacramento Dharma Center Grounds Committee meets on the third Sunday of the month from 8-10 a.m. to rake, prune the yard and garden. Excessive heat or rain cancels. To […]
“Buddhism and the mystical poetry of Kabir – My journey” – Dharma Talk by Linda Hess (Speaker in Person)
Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United StatesLinda began Zen practice in 1974 at San Francisco Zen Center and currently practices with Reb Anderson at GGF and No Abode. Linda is a translator and scholar of devotional/mystical […]