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SUMMARY:Study Group on "The Harmony of Difference and Equality"
DESCRIPTION:Six Thursdays\,  8 – 9 am  •  March 1 – April 5\, 2018  •  Led by Rev. So On Jim Hare \nUsing Shunryu Suzuki’s book\, Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness as a guide\, we will study the classic 8th century poem\, Sandokai\, “The Harmony of Difference and Equality.”   We will also use the text by Shohaku Okumura\, Living By Vow\, chapter 7. \n\nSpace is limited to the first 10 who sign up. There is no fee\, but we ask you to consider offering a donation to help support Valley Streams Zen and the Sacramento Dharma Center.\nPlease bring your own copy of Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness.\nTo Register: email Rollin Ives TWL4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-harmony-difference-equality-4/2018-03-01/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Study Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180303T083000
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SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting - "Throughout the body\, hands and eyes."
DESCRIPTION:Sitting zazen is extending an invitation to great compassion.  Not doing anything\, yet compassion arises spontaneously\, “like reaching back for a pillow at night\,” according to one Zen story.  On Saturday March 3rd\, we’ll send invitations all morning\, still and silent on our cushions\, and moving in walking meditation. Our morning will include a short Dharma talk by Rev. So On Jim Hare\, practice leader. If this is your first extended sitting with Valley Streams Zen Sangha\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 prior to registering. Our morning will be followed by a social bag lunch.  Please bring your lunch and join us. \nRegister for the sitting.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-8-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180305T190000
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SUMMARY:Discussion: Jiaoan's Sand in the Eye
DESCRIPTION:Linda Dekker and Karen Hamilton will facilitate Koan Study. This will be an opportunity to get a taste of what we do in the Women Ancestors group which meets every third Thursday at 9 am. The Koan we will look at is Jiaoan’s Sand in the Eye\, pp. 90-92 of The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-five Centeries of Awakened Women\, ed. by Florence Caplow and Susan Moon.  We chose this\, in part\, because the commentary is offered by Zenki Mary Mocine\, who was scheduled to give a Dharma talk\, but is unable to do so due to an injury. \nThe case:\nJiaoan was the niece of a high official of the Song dynasty. When she was young\, she decided not to marry or bear children and she set her heart on the way of Chan. She experienced a clear awakening at the words of Master Yuanwu Keqin as he spoke to the assembly. Later\, Yuanwu said to her\, “You should go on to erase your views–then you will finally be free.”\nShe answered in verse:\nThe pillar pulls out the bone sideways;\nthe void shows its claws and fangs;\neven if one profoundly understands\,\nthere is still sand in the eye.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-03-05-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180312T190000
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Edward Espe Brown
DESCRIPTION:Edward Espe Brown is a well-known Soto Zen Buddhist teacher\, author\, and chef. He was ordained in 1971 by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi\, who gave him the Dharma name Jusan Kainei \, “Longevity Mountain\, Peaceful Sea.” He leads sitting groups and meditation retreats in Northern California and internationally.\n\nBONUS: Please join us for a potluck supper with Rev. Brown at 5:30 pm at the Dharma Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-03-12-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180319T210000
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myō Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco \, as well as Guiding Teacher at Valley Streams Zen Sangha. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.  A Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson\, Myō is a sometime board member of the Soto Zen Buddhist Association of North America (SZBA) and also serves as its Treasurer.  Rev. Myō is available for individual practice discussion by appointment. \nOur Monday night programs usually begin with zazen (sitting meditation)\, followed by a short devotional service\, dharma talk\, group discussion\, or practice circle. 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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-03-19-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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SUMMARY:Retreat Night
DESCRIPTION:Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between.  All are welcome.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-03-26-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Retreat Night
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