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SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On the second Monday of each month\, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice.  We focus on the art of sitting meditation\, with emphasis on posture\, breath and mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2025-05-12/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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SUMMARY:"Clear Ethical Discernment" - Practice Circle Led by Rev. So’on Jim Hare (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. So’on Jim Hare serves as Tanto\, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984 and was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 1985. He served as Head Student at Green Gulch Farm during the spring 2002 practice period\, and was priest ordained by Rev. Myo Lahey in 2016. \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. 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. \n*Zoom link to program
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/clear-ethical-discernment-practice-circle-guided-by-rev-parav%e1%b9%9btti-doralee-grindler-katonah-hybrid-speaker-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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