Edward Espe Brown is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and teacher. He was ordained in 1971 by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, who gave him the Dharma name Jusan Kainei , "Longevity Mountain, Peaceful Sea." He leads sitting groups and meditation retreats in Northern California and internationally.
For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.
Bring the whole family, a potluck dish to share and enjoy each others' company in our new space at the Sacramento Dharma Center. Meet new Board members and help us celebrate milestones of the past year, as well as look to the future of our Sangha.
The Bodhisattva’s four methods of guidance are giving, kind speech, beneficial action, and identity action.
Rev. Myo Lahey was not able to make it due to illness.
Our Sejiki, food-offering, ceremony is an opportunity to call forth the spirits of those who have passed this way before, offering them solace and acknowledging our ongoing connection. Treats, tea and conversation after the ceremony.
This is our first one-day sitting at the Sacramento Dharma Center! Fall study period participants should make a special effort to attend, as this is the sole opportunity to "sit long" during the study period. Of course everyone is welcome. This gentle one-day sitting will include a work period and exercise period. We will have […]
Members of Sacramento Insight Meditation, Valley Streams Zen Sangha, and Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group are invited to come together for our Opening Celebration. Each Sangha will contribute a message or ritual of blessing our new space. We will sit together, celebrate, and enjoy refreshments.
We continue our study of the Bodhisattva’s four methods of guidance: giving, kind speech, beneficial action, and identity action. Download text in PDF.
For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.
Rev. Myo Lahey is our guiding teacher and abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco. Fall study period ends.