Dharma Talk by Rev. So On Jim Hare
So On Jim Hare serves as tanto, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984, and was lay ordained by Tenshin […]
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Zen Poetry Night, led by Linda Dekker
Sangha member, Linda Dekker, will lead us in an evening of reading and writing poetry.
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SDC Yard Sale – Volunteers needed!
Clean out your closets and garage - then donate your lightly used items to the Dharma Center Yard Sale. Email Linda Dekker to volunteer and to arrange for dropping off […]
Full Moon Ceremony
This ceremony reminds us that enlightenment is enacted with Bodhisattva precepts, which are recited in a call and response format during the ceremony. We enter the ceremony following two periods of […]
Reading & Discussion Circle, led by Rev. So-On Jim Hare
Reading "A Field Far Beyond Form & Emptiness", by Tenshin Reb Anderson. (in Warm Smiles from Cold Mountains, SFZC, 1995)
SDC Volunteer Work Day
On the last Sunday of every month volunteers are invited to help with outdoor maintenance, indoor cleaning, and other tasks around the Sacramento Dharma Center. It is a great way to […]
Way-Seeking Mind Talk by Berry Crawford
Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk, group discussion, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to […]
Morning Zazen
Every Thursday we offer two early morning sittings (6-6:30 & 6:40-7:10) followed by a brief service (7:10-7:20). Following service, you are invited to share a cup of tea or coffee […]
Study Group
Study is one of the pillars of Zen practice. Please join us every Thursday morning for our ongoing study group to discuss ancient and contemporary texts. Facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim […]
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Half-day Sitting – CANCELLED
Our usual half-day sitting is cancelled due to conflicting events and July 4th holiday.
Tea & Conversation led by Linda Dekker
Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk, group discussion, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to […]