Welcome to Mountain Stream!

Mountain Stream Meditation has supported Buddhist meditation in the Sierra Nevada for twenty-seven years. The style that is practiced is called Vipassana or "Insight" meditation, which is part of the Theravadan Buddhist tradition. Now, Mountain Stream is delighted to be sharing the dharma online.

There is no path to happiness: happiness is the path ~ Buddha ~

Insight Meditation
Insight Meditation is a simple practice that helps to calm, collect and concentrate the mind. It allows us to see into our conditioning and to become more present in any given moment. As a non-sectarian practice, it can be combined with other spiritual forms or religions.  

Insightful Paths of Practice
Mountain Stream offers virtual Monday and Thursday evening meditations and talks, as do affiliate groups in Auburn and Rocklin. Additionally, Mountain Stream offers online retreats that range from half day to daylong to multi-day. The Buddha’s teachings are shared during Dharma talks to support people in strengthening their practice by aligning the mind and the heart so that we may live with more compassion, understanding, and wisdom. Buddhist ethics and psychology are an important part of the core teachings.

Community & Self-Guided Practices
A list of current and upcoming programs may be found on our daily listings and event listings.

  • Join us via Zoom for Monday & Thursday meditations, mentioned above

  • Connect in-person for Tuesday Sittings & Sangha at the Nevada City Insight Center (NCIC)

  • Visit the Center during Open Temple Friday each week for a quiet 30-minute sit. Our intention is to co-create a gentle, safe, and quiet refuge. The tea room and library are also available.

  • Walk the labyrinth, enjoy the gardens or simply sit quietly (open during daylight hours)

  • Listen or download a recording from our website and practice at home https://www.mtstream.org/audio-talks and https://www.mtstream.org/video

Sangha
Our online Sangha (spiritual community) is both local and virtual-- with practitioners joining together from all over the world. By better understanding the Buddha’s teachings our meditation practice creates a common bond between us. We are open to all—from people recently introduced to meditation to those who have been practicing for their entire life. Welcome to your sangha!

An Invitation to Become Involved
~ Volunteer Opportunities https://www.mtstream.org/volunteer-opportunities

Virtual Tour of Nevada City Insight Center

Enjoy a virtual tour of our Village Temple.
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