Vision
For the benefit of all beings, Mountain Stream supports our community in awakening in the heart and depth of the Buddha’s teachings

Mission
Our mission is to offer Dharma teachings with a dedicated focus on Insight practices supporting mindful living. We provide ongoing programs, including meditation groups, retreats, classes, and opportunities for community service. We are committed to offer our programs in a safe, nourishing environment of respect and inclusion.

You are invited to take refuge in our virtual offerings, and to visit and practice at the Nevada City Insight Center, our village temple.

Values
The Buddhist ethics of non-harming are the foundation for our Values. As practitioners, we aspire to:

-Diversity and Inclusiveness: May we welcome all to our community
-Generosity: May we be guided by the spirit of open-handed giving
-Loving-kindness: May we live with an open-heart
-Deep Listening and Wise Speech: May we nurture trust, inquiry and understanding,
practicing mindful communication
-Transparency: May we act responsibly and with accountability in all we do
-Compassion: May we demonstrate care for the suffering of ourselves and others
-Wisdom: May we deepen and grow through our practices together; may we aspire to
liberation for the benefit of all beings