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. Our sangha is maintained by a community of people who have traveled many different paths. We come together to support each other in practicing Buddha’s way. The highest value of Buddhist practice is to shine the light of awareness on
habits of mind that perpetuate prejudice and discrimination so all may wake up together. This includes learning how we are conditioned to separate ourselves by race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation and other forms of cultural identity. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is affiliated with the Branching Streams network of the San Francisco Zen Center. Our forms and practice are inspired by the teachings of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. Our Monday night programs begin with a 35-minute period of zazen (seated, silent meditation), usually followed by a discussion circle or dharma talk given by a visiting teacher or Rev. Retreat nights are offered once per month, with 3 25-minute periods of zazen. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental, visits by teachers, and other sangha activities. We meet on Mondays 7 - 8:45 pm
Meditation instruction - 2nd Monday each month 6:00 pm. NEW: Thursday Morning zazen 6 and 6:40 am, followed by a short service and informal tea at 7:20 am
For more information please visit www.valleystreamszen.org
Our Sangha is maintained and supported by the community of those who practice together. Donations are invited to support visiting teachers and sangha activities.
