Morning Zazen
Everyone is welcome to come at 6:00 or 6:40 for morning meditation. 6:00 Zazen6:30 Kinin (walking meditation)6:40 Zazen7:10 Service7:20 Informal Tea
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Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
We welcome our guiding teacher from Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco.
VSZS Board Meeting
If you would like to attend the meeting, please email info@valleystreamszen.org
Morning Zazen
Everyone is welcome to come at 6:00 or 6:40 for morning meditation. 6:00 Zazen6:30 Kinin (walking meditation)6:40 Zazen7:10 Service7:20 Informal Tea
Panel Discussion
On our winter theme: What we have learned about how we are conditioned to separate ourselves.
Morning Zazen
Every Thursday we offer two early morning sittings (6-6:30 & 6:40-7:10) followed by a brief service (7:10-7:20). Following service, you are invited to share a cup of tea or coffee before continuing with the rest of your day. Early morning zazen is the practice of Zen students everywhere. Before engaging in life's busy activity, we […]
Introduction to Zen Meditation
For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction to our forms of practice on the second Monday every month.
Dharma Talk by Rev. Edward Espe Brown
Edward Espe Brown is a Soto Zen Buddhist teacher as well as a chef, photographer and author of several books. He was ordained in 1971 by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, who gave him the Dharma name Jusan Kainei , "Longevity Mountain, Peaceful Sea." He leads sitting groups and meditation retreats in Northern California and internationally.
Practice Talk by Oscar Balaguer
Oscar was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson.
PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCH SACRAMENTO
On the 100th day of this administration, marches across the world will take place to send a unified and urgent message: Our communities demand responsible climate action for our families, our workers and our planet. This interfaith march will surround the State Capitol Building. We'll rally together as we learn about existing climate solutions and local […]