Calendar

  • 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.

  • CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

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

  • Introduction to Zen Meditation

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

  • Discussion: New Programing At Our New Home

    In our new location at the Sacramento Dharma Center, we will have opportunities to schedule more teaching and events.  Please come share your ideas and hear from the board about future programs sponsored by Valley Streams Zen Sangha.

  • Great American River Clean Up

    Once again our sangha will participate in the Great American River Clean-up along the banks of the Parkway, at 1400 Northgate Blvd. and Hwy. 160. We will be collecting trash in a section of the parkway that is especially impacted by homeless campers. What to bring: Work gloves, water bottle; trash grabber and small rakes […]

  • Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey

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

  • Moving to the Dharma Center!

    Everyone is invited to help with our move into the Sacramento Dharma Center.  Meet at the Yoga Solution, then load up our cars with zafus and bells for a caravan to 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento.  We'll sit and have a short service to welcome ourselves to our new home.