SIM Monthly Retreat This event is a placeholder for the SIM monthly retreat.  See the SIM website for current information about the teacher and schedule which may vary from month to month. See SIM Website for more information. Each Saturday retreat may begin with a period of mindful movement that can be done by anyone, […]

Now in-person & online!  We gather on Sundays 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Sacramento Dharma Center (and Zoom) for meditation and dharma talk.     Teachers and guest speakers come from a rich diversity of traditions, particularly the schools of Vipassana, Tibetan, and Zen. For more information see the SBMG website.

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 participate. We invite donations to support the room rental, visits by teachers, and other sangha activities. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study […]

Dharma Recovery Sangha This Sangha is open to all, especially those seeking recovery from addiction of all types, including substances, food, and other addictions. Meets in Board Room For more information contact Tom Hopkins at thopkins415@gmail.com

Thursday morning meditation and study is hosted by Valley Streams Zen Sangha. Everyone is welcome to attend all or part of the morning activity. 6:00 am Zazen (sitting meditation)6:30 am Kinhin (walking meditation) 6:40 am Zazen 7:10 am Service 7:20 Informal Tea See Valley Streams Website for more information.