Calendar

  • Dharma Talk by Rev. Valorie Beer

    Rev. Valorie Beer is an itinerant teacher for SF Zen Center's Branching Streams sanghas. She received dharma transmission from Edward Brown in 2013.

  • Cultivating a Meditation Practice, taught by Jim Hare

    A 5-week class, meeting every Wednesday,  March 9 - April 6 The Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation, literally ‘bringing into being’, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice.  We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating), vipassana (insight), […]

  • Introduction to Zen meditation

    For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.

  • Recorded Dharma Talk by Reb Anderson

    Introduced by Doralee Katonah. This talk was recorded during the January Intensive at Green Gulch Farm. THIS IS A PROGRAM CHANGE. Miriam will share her collection of images of Avalokitesvara at a later date.

  • Cultivating a Meditation Practice, taught by Jim Hare

    A 5-week class, meeting every Wednesday,  March 9 - April 6 The Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation, literally ‘bringing into being’, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice.  We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating), vipassana (insight), […]

  • Cultivating a Meditation Practice, taught by Jim Hare

    A 5-week class, meeting every Wednesday,  March 9 - April 6 The Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation, literally ‘bringing into being’, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice.  We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating), vipassana (insight), […]

  • Full Moon Ceremony

    The Full Moon Ceremony is an opportunity to renew our Bodhisattva vows. All are welcome to join in, whether or not you have taken vows formally before. Linda will also give us an update on the Sacramento Dharma Center.

  • Cultivating a Meditation Practice, taught by Jim Hare

    A 5-week class, meeting every Wednesday,  March 9 - April 6 The Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation, literally ‘bringing into being’, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice.  We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating), vipassana (insight), […]