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UID:10283-1637607600-1637614800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Nyokai Laurie Senauke (in person & online)
DESCRIPTION:Nyokai Laurie Senauke started formal Zen practice in 1980 at San Francisco Zen Center and lived at Tassajara for three years. In 1989 she married Hozan Alan Senauke\, moved to Berkeley Zen Center\, and raised their two children. After several years of intense focus on child-rearing\, she gradually returned to more involvement in formal practice. She served as head student (shuso) at BZC in 2003 and received lay recognition in 2006. In April 2018\, she priest ordained with Daito Steven Weintraub as Kosei Nyokai – Radiant Vow\, Suchness Ocean. In Fall 2018 she served as head student at Tassajara. She practices hypnotherapy and has been co-leading “Write What You Don’t Know” retreats at San Francisco Zen Center. \n*Zoom  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977 \n\nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-in-person-online-2021-11-22-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTSTAMP:20260403T125249
CREATED:20211109T020629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T020629Z
UID:10295-1637798400-1637884799@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/thanksgiving-holiday-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125249
CREATED:20211109T020323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T020323Z
UID:10294-1638127800-1638131400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, led by So-On Jim Hare (in person and online)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome and orientation to Rohatsu Sesshin\, Nov. 28 – Dec. 5\, 2021 \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin will be a combination of in-person and online programs. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday. Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk and closing ceremony.  For questions\, contact So-On Jim Hare\, info@valleystreamszen.org. \nRohatsu Sesshin Schedule       Register on Eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-in-person-and-online-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211129T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211129T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125249
CREATED:20211117T220133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T220133Z
UID:10296-1638165600-1638171000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, morning program (online)
DESCRIPTION:Morning Rohatsu schedule\, Monday – Wednesday.\n6:00   Zazen\n6:30   Kinhin\n6:40   Zazen\n7:10   Service \nFull Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule     Register on Eventbrite.com \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday.  Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, followed by a closing ceremony. \n  \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-in-person-and-online-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125249
CREATED:20210819T202451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T202451Z
UID:10284-1638212400-1638219600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So On Jim Hare (in person & online)
DESCRIPTION: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. He was priest ordained by Rev. Myo Lahey in 2016.\n*Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977 \n\nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-in-person-online-2021-11-29-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211130T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211130T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125249
CREATED:20211117T220133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T220133Z
UID:10297-1638252000-1638257400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, morning program (online)
DESCRIPTION:Morning Rohatsu schedule\, Monday – Wednesday.\n6:00   Zazen\n6:30   Kinhin\n6:40   Zazen\n7:10   Service \nFull Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule     Register on Eventbrite.com \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday.  Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, followed by a closing ceremony. \n  \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-in-person-and-online-2021-11-30-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen,Online Event,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125249
CREATED:20211117T222921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T222921Z
UID:10299-1638291600-1638306000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, evening program (online)
DESCRIPTION:Evening Rohatsu schedule\, Tuesday – Thursday\, 5 pm – 8:45 pm.\n5:00   Zazen\n5:30   Service\nBreak/Dinner\n7:30   Zazen\n8:00   Kinhin\n8:10   Zazen\n8:40   Refuges \nFull Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule \n\nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday.  Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, followed by a closing ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-evening-program-online-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211117T220133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T220133Z
UID:10298-1638338400-1638343800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, morning program (online)
DESCRIPTION:Morning Rohatsu schedule\, Monday – Wednesday.\n6:00   Zazen\n6:30   Kinhin\n6:40   Zazen\n7:10   Service \nFull Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule     Register on Eventbrite.com \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday.  Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, followed by a closing ceremony. \n  \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-in-person-and-online-2021-12-01-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen,Online Event,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211117T222921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T222921Z
UID:10300-1638378000-1638392400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, evening program (online)
DESCRIPTION:Evening Rohatsu schedule\, Tuesday – Thursday\, 5 pm – 8:45 pm.\n5:00   Zazen\n5:30   Service\nBreak/Dinner\n7:30   Zazen\n8:00   Kinhin\n8:10   Zazen\n8:40   Refuges \nFull Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule \n\nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday.  Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, followed by a closing ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-evening-program-online-2021-12-01-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211119T210011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T210011Z
UID:7852-1638424800-1638430200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen & Service (in-person and online)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.\nSchedule:\n5:45-Zoom room opens\,\n6:00-Zazen\,\n6:30-Walking Meditation\,\n6:40-Zazen\,\n7:10-Service   \n•Download  SFZC Chants in PDF.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-service-in-person-and-online-7/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20190608T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T020132Z
UID:10070-1638432000-1638435600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (in-person & online)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group is now meeting at the Dharma Center AND online. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com \n\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 83295648686 (the same each week)\nAt 7:50 am\, join the meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295648686\n\n**From your telephone\, tap once:  +16699006833\,\,83295648686#  US (San Jose)\nOR\nCall 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt\, enter 83295648686\nUse these controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-5-2021-12-02-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211117T222921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T222921Z
UID:10301-1638464400-1638478800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, evening program (online)
DESCRIPTION:Evening Rohatsu schedule\, Tuesday – Thursday\, 5 pm – 8:45 pm.\n5:00   Zazen\n5:30   Service\nBreak/Dinner\n7:30   Zazen\n8:00   Kinhin\n8:10   Zazen\n8:40   Refuges \nFull Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule \n\nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday.  Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, followed by a closing ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-evening-program-online-2021-12-02-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211203T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211117T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T223717Z
UID:10302-1638511200-1638565200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, One-Day Sitting (online)
DESCRIPTION:One-Day Sitting – ONLINE –  6 am – 8:45 pm\nThe Zoom link and schedule will be sent to those  who have registered at Eventbrite.com. \nFull Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule \n\nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday.  Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, followed by a closing ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-online-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211117T224424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T224424Z
UID:10303-1638608400-1638637200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, One-Day Sitting (in person)
DESCRIPTION:One-Day Sitting – in person –  9 am – 5 pm\nThis sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center and will not be offered on Zoom. The schedule will be sent to all who have registered at Eventbrite.com\n• Please remember to bring a lunch. \nFull Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday.  Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, and closing ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-in-person-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211117T225023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T225023Z
UID:10304-1638694800-1638705600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, Half-day sitting & Closing Ceremony (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Half-Day Sitting and Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony\n\nThis sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center. It will not be offered on Zoom. The schedule for the day will be sent to all who have registered at Eventbrite.com \nFull Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule \n\nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday.  Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, and closing ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-in-person-2-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20210819T202451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T202451Z
UID:10285-1638817200-1638824400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk on Patience by Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (in person & online)
DESCRIPTION:What my quirky coffee pot taught me about patience and what this has to do with Buddha’s Awakening —\nAccording to Norman Fischer\, “Patience (Kshanti paramita) is the most important of all the bodhisattva practices because without it all the others will eventually fail.”  In this world of polarization\, pandemic fears and terrible realities\, shocking racial injustice and violence\, impatience easily takes over.  Through the practice of patience we can transform our impatience – yet what does this mean exactly?  We will together look freshly at the  paramita of patience in light of Buddha’s gift of the dharma. \nParavrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall. She studied in the Soto Zen lineage with Sojun Diane Martin in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski in California. She was priest ordained in 2019 by Sojun Diane Martin. \n*Zoom link  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977 \n\nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-in-person-online-2021-12-06-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211119T210135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T210135Z
UID:10305-1639029600-1639035000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen & Service (in-person and online)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.\nSchedule:\n5:45-Zoom room opens\,\n6:00-Zazen\,\n6:30-Walking Meditation\,\n6:40-Zazen\,\n7:10-Service   \n•Download  SFZC Chants in PDF.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-service-in-person-and-online-2-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20190608T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T020132Z
UID:10071-1639036800-1639040400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (in-person & online)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group is now meeting at the Dharma Center AND online. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com \n\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 83295648686 (the same each week)\nAt 7:50 am\, join the meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295648686\n\n**From your telephone\, tap once:  +16699006833\,\,83295648686#  US (San Jose)\nOR\nCall 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt\, enter 83295648686\nUse these controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-5-2021-12-09-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Study Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211213T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20201230T215355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T215355Z
UID:10231-1639418400-1639420800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (in person)
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.\n•Meets in the Library at the Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-2021-07-12-2021-08-09-2021-10-11-2021-11-08-2021-12-13-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Meditation Instruction,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20210819T202451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T202451Z
UID:10286-1639422000-1639429200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Susan Moon (in person & online)
DESCRIPTION:Susan Moon is a writer\, editor\, and lay teacher in the Soto Zen tradition. She is the author of a number of books about Buddhism\, including the humor book The Life and Letters of Tofu Roshi and This Is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity. For many years she was the editor of Turning Wheel\, the journal of socially engaged Buddhism. Her short stories and essays have been published widely. \nSue has been a Zen student since 1976\, practicing in the lineage of Suzuki Roshi at Berkeley Zen Center\, Tassajara Zen Mountain Monastery\, Green Gulch Farm\, and now with Zoketsu Norman Fischer’s Everyday Zen sangha. She received “entrustment” as a lay teacher in 2005. \n*Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977 \n\nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-in-person-online-2021-12-13-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211216T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211119T210526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T210526Z
UID:10306-1639634400-1639639800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen & Service (in-person and online)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.\nSchedule:\n5:45-Zoom room opens\,\n6:00-Zazen\,\n6:30-Walking Meditation\,\n6:40-Zazen\,\n7:10-Service   \n•Download  SFZC Chants in PDF.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-service-in-person-and-online-3-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20210819T202451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T202451Z
UID:10287-1640026800-1640034000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration (in person and online)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the new year by celebrating the treasure of sangha with your sangha friends. This will be an evening of sharing poetry\, stories\, and music. \n\nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-in-person-online-2021-12-20-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211223T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211223T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211119T210832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T210832Z
UID:10307-1640239200-1640244600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen & Service (in-person and online)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.\nSchedule:\n5:45-Zoom room opens\,\n6:00-Zazen\,\n6:30-Walking Meditation\,\n6:40-Zazen\,\n7:10-Service   \n•Download  SFZC Chants in PDF.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-service-in-person-and-online-4-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20210819T202451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T202451Z
UID:10288-1640631600-1640638800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Relinquishment Ceremony\, led by Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (in-person & online)
DESCRIPTION:We are entering a New Year – an auspicious time to “commune with the source” and ask what specific mind habit or pattern is in the way of our enlightenment practice. “Relinquish” means to renounce or surrender something – to let go of your grip on something\, to give something up that is no longer needed\, to desist from a pattern\, to ask what is holding me back\, what am I afraid of\, and to bring compassion to something that is difficult to change. This is a question to sit with; to allow emptiness to offer a message. Tonight we will create “Relinquishment Scrolls” with simple art supplies provided to express our Relinquishment Intentions for the year 2022.  People on zoom are invited to gather their own art supplies – paper\, crayons and pen. After the ceremony you may choose to place your scroll on your home altar or ‘burn’ it in the fire of letting go.\nREMEMBER – Letting go is a vast teaching. When we let go we lift our burdens; we open into this amazing interdependent field of being where possibilities for liberation are always arising. \nParavrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall. She studied in the Soto Zen lineage with Sojun Diane Martin in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski in California. She was priest ordained in 2019 by Sojun Diane Martin.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-in-person-online-2021-12-27-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211230T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211230T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211119T211244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T211244Z
UID:10308-1640844000-1640892600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen & Service (in-person and online)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.\nSchedule:\n5:45-Zoom room opens\,\n6:00-Zazen\,\n6:30-Walking Meditation\,\n6:40-Zazen\,\n7:10-Service   \n•Download  SFZC Chants in PDF.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-service-in-person-and-online-5-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211122T224905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T224905Z
UID:10351-1641236400-1641243600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-seeking Mind Talk by Cody Miller (in-person & online)
DESCRIPTION:Each of us has come to Zen practice as a seeker\, with a spirit of inquiry\, from diverse backgrounds. The idea of our way-seeking mind talks is for members to share how it is they came to practice. Each person tells his or her own story in a unique way that often blends autobiography\, spiritual biography\, and the practice questions that each is engaged with. \n\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\n\nMeeting ID for Monday Evenings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting.\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 30 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/way-seeking-mind-talk-by-cody-miller-in-person-online-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220106T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220106T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211122T222250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T222250Z
UID:10309-1641448800-1641454200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen & Service (in-person and online)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.\nSchedule:\n5:45-Zoom room opens\n6:00-Zazen\n6:30-Walking Meditation\n6:40-Zazen\n7:10-Service   \n•Download  SFZC Chants in PDF.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-service-in-person-and-online-6-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20220106T213808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T213808Z
UID:10409-1641630600-1641645000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Zazenkai Half-day Sitting (online)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us online for a half-day “Zazenkai” retreat on Saturday\, January 8th.  This retreat will focus on the practice of just sitting (Shikantaza) and just walking (Kinhin)\, in silence and inner stillness.  Zazenkai is a silent meditation retreat that doesn’t feature a Dharma talk. It is simply to go deeply into the practice of zazen\, allowing silence and stillness to offer their blessings. The schedule will alternate six half-hour periods of sitting and walking meditation\, with a short silent break mid-morning. A donation is requested\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/zazenkai-half-day-sitting-online-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220110T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211209T023837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T023837Z
UID:10378-1641837600-1641840000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (in person & online)
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.\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8678881476 \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Meditation Instruction,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125250
CREATED:20211212T161634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211212T161634Z
UID:10382-1641841200-1641848400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (online)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Tonight’s talk will be online from Hartford Street Zen Center. \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (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 for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-myo-lahey-in-person-and-online-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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