Calendar

Rohatsu Sesshin – Opening Evening Program (Online)

ONLINE via Zoom

Rohatsu 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 year approach, we sit together with the principle of awakening, fully opening to the 'wisdom beyond wisdom' that is revealed in sitting meditation. The initial […]

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Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Online)

ONLINE via Zoom

Morning Rohatsu schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - ONLINE 6:00 am Zazen 6:30 am Kinhin 6:40 am Zazen 7:10 am Service Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing […]

Full Moon Ceremony (Hybrid)

Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

The Full Moon Ceremony acknowledges the karma created by our intentional actions, and reminds us to renew our commitment to the ethical conduct expressed as the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts. These are guiding principles for our daily conduct in the world. This ceremony is rooted in a ritual from pre-Buddhist India. To prepare for the ceremony […]

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Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Online)

ONLINE via Zoom

Morning Rohatsu schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - ONLINE 6:00 am Zazen 6:30 am Kinhin 6:40 am Zazen 7:10 am Service Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing […]

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Rohatsu Sesshin Evening Program (Online)

ONLINE via Zoom

Evening Rohatsu schedule for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - ONLINE 5:00 pm Zazen 5:30 pm Service Break/Dinner 7:30 pm Zazen 8:00 pm Kinhin 8:10 pm Zazen 8:40 pm Refuges Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. […]

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Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Online)

ONLINE via Zoom

Morning Rohatsu schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - ONLINE 6:00 am Zazen 6:30 am Kinhin 6:40 am Zazen 7:10 am Service Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing […]

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Rohatsu Sesshin Evening Program (Online)

ONLINE via Zoom

Evening Rohatsu schedule for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - ONLINE 5:00 pm Zazen 5:30 pm Service Break/Dinner 7:30 pm Zazen 8:00 pm Kinhin 8:10 pm Zazen 8:40 pm Refuges Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. […]

Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Hybrid)

Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Morning Rohatsu schedule for Thursday - HYBRID 6:00 am Zazen 6:30 am Kinhin 6:40 am Zazen 7:10 am Service Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into […]

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Study Group (Hybrid)

Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

The Zen Study Group meetsĀ 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

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Rohatsu Sesshin Evening Program (Online)

ONLINE via Zoom

Evening Rohatsu schedule for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - ONLINE 5:00 pm Zazen 5:30 pm Service Break/Dinner 7:30 pm Zazen 8:00 pm Kinhin 8:10 pm Zazen 8:40 pm Refuges Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. […]

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Rohatsu Sesshin Full Day Sitting (In Person)

Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Full-Day Sitting - In Person - 8:30 am - 8:45 pm This sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center and will not be offered on Zoom. Traditional oryoki meals will be served at noon and for the "medicine meal" in the evening. Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This […]