Practice Talk by Oscar Balaguer
Oscar was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson.
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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 […]
For the Love of Koans
Led by Doralee Grindler Katonah.
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 Baccei, Karen Hamilton and Doralee Grindler Katonah. Fee: $25 for materials (scholarships available) Register at Eventbrite.com or in person on a Monday night.
$25.00
Zen’s Chinese Ancestors: Kuan-Yin
Introduced by tanto Jim Hare.
Zen’s Chinese Ancestors: Hanshan
Hanshan (9th century) was a legendary figure associated with a collection of poems from the Chinese Tang Dynasty in the Taoist and Chan traditions. Jim Hare will present stories about this famous ancestor.
Dharma Center Envisioning
This time is set aside for all of us in the community to have the opportunity to discuss together how we want to use our new space – both inside and outside the building. We encourage as many Sustaining Sangha members as possible to come and share their ideas. Please come to one or both meetings, the envisioning process will build on […]
Zen’s Chinese Ancestors: Rujing
Our guiding teacher, Rev. Myo Lahey, will discuss our zen ancestor, Rujing, Dogen's teacher in China.
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 and received dharma transmission in January 2016. As an author and ordained Soto Zen Buddhist priest, she combines Zen meditation, intuitive knowing, and indigenous wisdom in a path […]
$20 – $60
Retreat Night
Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between – a time to sit quietly with no interruptions.