Retreat Night (ONLINE)
This is an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice at home and with the support of others. Our schedule tonight will be three 25-minute periods of zazen, interspersed with […]
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Practice Talk by Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (ONLINE)
"The Gift of Zazen is ILLIMITABLE! Don't Waste Any Time!" In her talk Doralee will share encouragements for quickening our practice. Doralee serves as our Ino (head of the mediation hall) […]
Introduction to Zen Meditation – ONLINE
On the second Monday of each month, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice. For now, we are offering the instruction online, using using Zoom video conferencing software. We […]
Dharma Talk by Rev. Mary Mocine (ONLINE)
Reverend Mary Mocine, is abbess of Clear Water Zendo in Vallejo. She was trained at San Francisco and Berkeley Zen Centers, and Tassajara Zen Monastery. She was ordained in 1994 by […]
Study Group (ONLINE)
During this time of separation, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from Mahayana […]
Dharma Talk by Rev. So-on Jim Hare (ONLINE)
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 Reb […]
Tuesday Book Group (ONLINE – 7 weeks)
We will discuss the Buddha's teaching of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as presented by Which That Hanh in his book, The Heart of Buddha's Teaching. This […]
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Journal Practice for the Pandemic, led by Beth Jacobs, Ph.D. (ONLINE)
In this unprecedented time, a writing practice can help sustain a sense of orientation within the chaos. We can discern awareness of the First Noble Truth through articulation of our […]
Practice Talk by Clement Spring (ONLINE)
Clement Spring serves as Head Doan for the sangha. His talk, “The tides of conceiving do not sweep over one who stands on these foundations.” - is based on his […]
SDC Volunteer Work Day
On the last Sunday of every month volunteers are invited to help with outdoor maintenance, and other tasks around the Sacramento Dharma Center. It is a great way to show your […]
Practice Circle, led by Doralee Grindler Katonah
For this evening's program, we welcome and celebrate the new "Zoom Sangha” we have been creating together since the start of the Pandemic. We will also talk about our nation's […]
Dharma Talk by Rev. So-On Jim Hare – ONLINE
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 Reb […]