Valley Streams Zen Sangha
Soto Zen Meditation in Sacramento
Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us. If you are new to Buddhism and Zen, we invite you to visit our “What is Buddhism?”, “What is Zen?” and “How to Participate” pages. You are also invited to attend a 40-minute Introduction to Zen Meditation which meets in person on the second Monday of each month.
Covid-19 Guidelines:
- COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended.
- Masks are not required but anyone who chooses to wear one is supported in that choice.
- Please do not come if you are ill or have symptoms of a viral infection.
- Meetings are in person and via Zoom.
- If you are able to choose how you participate, we encourage you to come in person as it offers unique benefits to an individual’s practice and to the development of Sangha life.
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Recent Dharma Talks
- January 15th, 2024 – Dharma Talk by Rev. Liên Shutt
- December 11, 2023 – Dharma Talk by Ryuko Laura Burges
- November 20th, 2023 – Dharma Talk by Susan Moon
- November 11th, 2023 – “The Golem” – Dharma Talk by Myo Lahey
- November 6th, 2023 – “One Bright Pearl” – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
- November 4th, 2023 – “The Mysterious Unfolding of Our Undivided Reality” – Dharma Talk by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler
- October 23th, 2023 – “Roam and Play in Samadhi” – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare
- October 16th, 2023 – Civil Rights Pilgrimage with Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah and Malia McCarthy (Part 2)
- October 9th, 2023 – “Guided Medicine Buddha Meditation” – by Susan Farrar
- October 7th, 2023 – “Sitting in the Light of Wisdom” – Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare