RAIN Practice Group A practice group focused on working with the Tara Brach RAIN meditation practice. Open to people from any of the sanghas who have mindfulness meditation experience, especially those who have previously worked with the RAIN practice. Meets in the library. For more information contact Michele Livingston at michele.isathome@gmail.com
Beginning Meditation Class SIM’s Beginning Meditation Class is a six-week course in the foundational practices of Insight Meditation with an emphasis on applying meditative awareness in daily life. It includes a daylong retreat. Meets in Meditation Hall. For more in formation see SIM website or contact Rich Howard at rhoward@gmail.com.
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 Meditation Hall 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.
Study is a part of Zen practice – From 8 to 9:00am Valley Streams Zen has an ongoing study group every Thursday to discuss both ancient and contemporary texts. Contact Rollin Ives (twl4148@gmail.com) for details about the group and our current topic. Please visit the VSZS Calendar for current information on our events. Phone: 916-456-7752 Email: info@valleystreamszen.org
Thursday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk For more information see SIM website.