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  • Half-day Sitting

    Zen meditation retreat led by Practice Leader, Jim Hare. This is a great opportunity to sit quietly for the afternoon. A short dharma talk will be offered.

  • Introduction to Zen Meditation

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

  • Transitioning to the Sacramento Dharma Center

    Presentation on our move to the Sacramento Dharma Center by Linda Dekker and Doralee Grindler Katonah. The new building is at 3111 Wissemann Drive, near Folsom Blvd. and Watt Ave. Come hear the latest news!

  • Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey

    Rev. Myo is our guiding teacher and abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco.

  • Retreat Night

    Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between - a time to sit quietly with no interruptions.

  • Introduction to Zen Meditation

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

  • Way-Seeking-Mind Talk by John Wark

    John Wark moved to California in 2013. He practices koan introspection with Zen Master Bomun (George Bowman) in the Single Flower Sangha tradition, associated with the Kwan Um School of Zen and also Boundless Way Zen. For the past few years he has also studied koans with Tenshin Reb Anderson at No Abode Hermitage.  He […]

  • Dharma Talk by Ryuko Laura Burges

    Laura Burges, a lay entrusted Buddhist teacher in the Soto Zen tradition, lectures and leads retreats at different practice centers in Northern California. A teacher of children for 30 years, she trains other teachers to bring mindfulness practice into the elementary classroom. Laura co-founded the Sangha in Recovery program at San Francisco Zen Center.

  • Full Moon Ceremony

    The ceremony is an affirmation of the vow to live for the benefit of all beings. In the Zen tradition we associate the full moon with the ideal of awakening.

  • Dharma Center Work Day

    Sacramento Dharma Center needs your help! Even an hour of your help makes a difference. Outdoors: spread mulch, dig, mow, weed, sweep, clear the fence line, and rake. Indoors: Many tasks related to the remodeling. Contact: Terry Wenner at terrywenner@gmail.com, or call 916-212-4806

  • CLOSED FOR SUMMER BREAK

    Please enjoy a summer break with family and friends!  We will start up again on Monday, September 12.