Rohatsu means the 8th day of the 12th month, which is the traditional day for celebrating Buddha's enlightenment. Sesshin means 'to gather the mind.' As the darkest days of the year approach, we sit together with the principle of awakening, fully opening to the 'wisdom beyond wisdom' that is revealed in sitting meditation. The initial […]
Morning Rohatsu schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - ONLINE 6:00 am Zazen 6:30 am Kinhin 6:40 am Zazen 7:10 am Service Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing […]
The Full Moon Ceremony acknowledges the karma created by our intentional actions, and reminds us to renew our commitment to the ethical conduct expressed as the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts. These are guiding principles for our daily conduct in the world. This ceremony is rooted in a ritual from pre-Buddhist India. To prepare for the ceremony […]
Evening Rohatsu schedule for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - ONLINE 5:00 pm Zazen 5:30 pm Service Break/Dinner 7:30 pm Zazen 8:00 pm Kinhin 8:10 pm Zazen 8:40 pm Refuges Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. […]
Morning Rohatsu schedule for Thursday - HYBRID 6:00 am Zazen 6:30 am Kinhin 6:40 am Zazen 7:10 am Service Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into […]
Full-Day Sitting - In Person - 8:30 am - 8:45 pm This sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center and will not be offered on Zoom. Traditional oryoki meals will be served at noon and for the "medicine meal" in the evening. Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This […]
Half-day Sitting - in person - 8:30 am - 12 noon. Today concludes the seven days of intensive practice with a half-day sitting and the Buddha's Enlightenment Ceremony. We will gather after the ceremony to share a buffet lunch. Register for week-long program on Eventbrite Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice […]
DRINKING FROM THE WELL-SPRING OF LIFE WHERE SUFFERING AND ENLIGHTENMENT MEET Come participate in the Practice Circle and listen to and share ways in which your Practice Life offers self-care and well-being for living fully in this ‘world on fire’. Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino, or head of the meditation hall. She […]
Ryuko Laura Burges, a lay entrusted dharma teacher in the Soto Zen tradition, teaches classes, lectures, and leads retreats in Northern California. She received monastic training at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center and is in long-term recovery. Laura co-founded the Sangha in Recovery Program at the San Francisco Zen Center and is the abiding teacher at […]
Celebrate the winter solstice with sangha friends. After a 35-minute meditation and service, we will gather to entertain each other on this long winter night with instruments, song, favorite poetry new and old, stories and skits. Bring your creativity and share your hidden talents. Bring a treat to share after the entertainment. We offer a […]
Join us for two periods of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation), or just the first or second second meditation periods, as your schedule allows. 6:00 am – Zazen (sitting meditation) 6:30 am – Kinhin (walking meditation) 6:40 am – Zazen 7:10 am – Morning Service Please arrive a few minutes before the beginning […]
The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So'on Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com