Best Places To Meditate In Sacramento

You hear a lot about living the intentional life. But what does that even mean? Meditation is a great place to start, and having an experienced teacher can make the experience all the more worthwhile. Sacramento has many places where you can learn, refine or even practice many different forms of meditation. Learn how to find your intention, and learn how to bring it in to your practice. All skill levels are represented in this short list of Meditative places. Find what you need and discover the power of your own mind at these Sacramento spots.

Lotus Garden Meditation Center
7225 Lincoln Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 944-8505
www.lotusgardenmeditation.org

A Yoga meditation place, Lotus Garden Meditation Center offers "a variety of quality programs through events offered at our own facilities, and in partnership with public and private venues, such as schools, community centers, hospitals, prisons, cancer centers, drug rehabilitation centers, crisis centers" at little or no cost to the community. Everything from transcendental meditation to vegan gardening is offered at the center. So go whole hog on your intentional life.

Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group  
3600 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 541-4242
sbmg.org

Founded in 1991 to cope with the horrors of the first Persian Gulf war, the Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group started in area homes and basements. SBMG is a peer guided meditation group, but the group's overarching council, the Caring Council, insures that the group executes their mission statement set on providing a safe, supportive environment for all.

Wisdom Kadampa Meditation Center  
1818 29th St, Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 668-9562
meditateinpetaluma.org/sacramento

Conveniently located around the corner from Temple Coffee Roasters, Wisdom Kadampa Meditation Center shares a space with a yoga studio. Structured mediatation course serve both the experienced practitioner and the new meditation student. Drop in classes are available for interested parties. Day classes and other special course are available; see the website for scheduling and pricing.

Kim Quang Temple
3119 Alta Arden Expy
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 481-8781
kimquang.weebly.com

Complete with a zen garden, the Kim Quang Temple has a yard set with various statues of the Buddha. This spot is simplistic, tranquil and traffic free, to promote your mindful practice. No frills, just a gorgeous setting. Simple, inspirational and beautiful. This is the way that a meditative  repose should be. Catch various classes meet for English speakers (and non English), and numerous festivals are held by the temple community. Check the website schedule for details, and embrace a meditative culture.

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Valley Streams Zen Sangha
P.O. Box 163695
Sacramento, CA 95816-9695
(916) 456-7752
valleystreamszen.org

Call this a full service Zen meditation stop. Valley Streams Zen Sangha offers a plethora services including: meditation instruction (6 pm; 2nd Monday of each month), discussion and practice circles, sitting and walking meditation retreat nights, public talks by visiting Zen teachers, One-day and half-day Zen meditation retreats, and much, much more. Get an education here. Visit the website for details.

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Christopher Millard is a freelance writer and cultural critic whose music reviews can be found on Examiner.com. He also works as a publicist for Valence Communications Group and is a contributor to the health and wellness magazine, Hybrid. Chris currently resides in Sacramento, California.