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

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 […]