Practice Information for Lion's Roar Dharma Center

Weekly Practices Schedule

1st and 3rd Sunday Practices

Attend any one session or spend the day. Practice sessions are located at:

Gedatsu Church of America
4016 Happy Lane
Sacramento, CA 95827

Satipatthana Practice
-Chris Wing
8:00am to 9:45am

Everyone is welcome to attend a group reading of the "Satipatthana Sutra." In the text the Buddha states, "...this is the direct path for the purification of beings, for the surmounting of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of dukkha and discontent, for acquiring the true method, for the realization of Nirvana, namely the four satipatthanas.

baby Buddhism for Beginners
- Lama Jinpa
10:00am to 12:00pm

Whether you are new to Buddhism or a long time student of Lama Jinpa's this practice session is vital to understanding what the Buddha taught. Over a series of months we will read and discuss the Four Nobles Truths as presented in Geshe Tashi Tsering's book "The Four Noble Truths." This book is the first in a series of six stand-alone text in the Foundation of Buddhist Thought series. Available on Amazon.com. To fully participate in discussion and explore questions regarding the Four Noble Truths please read the first chapter before the first class.

Mindful Recovery Group
- Lama Jinpa
4:00pm - 5:30pm
*NOTE: This meeting takes place at the offices of:

Middle Way Health
1809 19th Street (lower unit),Sacramento, CA

This group offers a Buddhist perspective on healing from addiction. The group is open to people suffering from all types of addictions, including substances (alcohol, drugs, food), behaviors, or even thinking!

The approach is based on a traditional 12-step program - but incorporates Buddhist teachings to help free us from these afflictions. Please visit the Mindful Recovery page for more information.

1st and 3rd Sunday Nights

Sacramento Friends Meeting Hall
890 57th St Sacramento, CA 95819

Full Breath Yoga Practice
- Lama Jinpa
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Full breath yoga practice is a Buddhist-style yoga practice that unites practices of inner and outer yogas. This practice will include working with inner winds and energies and outer breath and movement to bring balance and fullness to our experience.
Alternative Sunday Nights

Mantra and Sitting Meditation
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Doors open at 6:30pm

rainbow Every Monday Evening

Sacramento Friends Meeting Hall
890 57th St Sacramento, CA 95819

“Wake Up to Your Life”
with Lama Jinpa
7:00pm to 9:00pm

Doors open at 6:30pm

If you are new the Buddhism, simply curious about meditation or a long time practitioner then this is the place you will want to be on Monday nights. Each Monday session has a unique topic that is directly applicable to your daily practice.

No registration required to attend ~ chairs provided ~ a few cushions are available, please bring your meditation cushion if you have one.

Please arrive a few minutes early if you wish to join the sangha in mantra chanting.

If you are a new visitor to Lion's Roar Dharma Center, you are welcome to come join us at 6:30pm-6:45pm for a brief orientation before the evening program begins.

Please visit the General Buddhist Etiquette page to learn more.

There's a small parking lot in front of the building, street parking available on 57th (beware to not park between the two small red no parking signs on 57th). The building is wheelchair accessible from the parking lot.

1st and 3rd Friday Evenings
Sakyadhita Practice ~ Women's Dharma Group
7:30pm to 9:00pm

Doors open at 7:00pm

Contact Linda Thorell for Details at:
yeshekhadro@hotmail
cell (916) 548-7452

Location
Linda Throrell's home
Natomas, 95833

Sakyadhita, the name of the International Association of Buddhist Women, means "Daughters of the Buddha." Friday night offers a casual evening of meditation, mantra, discussion and readings from Thubten Chodron's book "Working with Anger" (Available from Snowlion.com). Through self-reflection, investigation of interpersonal relationships, study of various classic dharma texts and open discussion the women's group will gain new understandings of what anger is in the context of Buddhist practice and how anger prevents happiness and peace of mind.

Every Saturday Morning

Mckinley Park
601 Alhambra Blvd (between F & H Streets)"no parking meters"
Sacramento, CA 95816

Walking Meditation
9:00am - 10:00am (weather permitting)

Learn the joy of walking through mindful meditation practice in a beautiful setting. Dick Kinter will provide easy to follow instructions at the beginning of each session on the art of this practice.

APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES

If you arrive after the start of the walk simply look for one of us on the path wearing or carrying a mala (prayer beads) and join in the walk. We will regroup in front of the library at 10:00am for a short trip to a local restaurant for breakfast. We will begin and end in front of the library on Alhambra Blvd. Open to the public.