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SUMMARY:BIPOC Sangha Meeting with Rhonda V. Magee (Online)
DESCRIPTION:BIPOC Sangha is pleased to welcome Professor Rhonda Magee for “Reflections on Engaged Mindfulness: The Inner Work of Confronting Social Injustice in a Time of Distress”  \n*This program is for BIPOC practitioners. \n \nREGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE PROGRAM \nRhonda Magee\, MA\, JD has dedicated her life to healing and teaching that inspires personal\, interpersonal and collective transformation.  Professor of Law at University of San Francisco since 2004\, her teachings support compassionate conflict engagement and management\, holistic problem-solving to alleviate suffering\, presence-based leadership and humanizing approaches to education. A trained mindfulness teacher\, she demonstrates the merit of embodied meditation allied with the disciplines of study and community engagement. A Fellow of the Mind and Life Institute\, she is also a guest teacher and has held senior leadership positions with several international mindfulness organizations. Author of numerous articles and book chapters\, her first book\, The lnner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities through Mindfulness\, was published in 2019.\n \n⇒ Rhonda Magee will also be guest teacher on Monday\, September 12\, 7-9 PM at Valley Streams Zen Sangha.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/bipoc-sangha-sacramento-with-rhonda-v-magee-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="BIPOC Sangha-Sacramento":MAILTO:bipocsanghasac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20220913T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T205638Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections on Engaged Mindfulness with Rhonda V. Magee (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Rhonda Magee\, MA\, JD  joins us on zoom with reflections on the inner work of confronting social injustice in a time of distress.  She is an internationally recognized educator\, author\, and practice leader\, focused on integrating mindfulness into social change.  She draws from Buddhist teachings\, law and legal history\, weaving together storytelling\, poetry\, analysis and practices.  A trained mindfulness teacher\, Rhonda Magee demonstrates the merit of embodied meditation. \nProfessor Magee has dedicated her life to healing and teaching that inspire personal\, interpersonal and collective transformation.  Professor of Law at University of San Francisco since 2004\, her teachings support compassionate conflict engagement and management\, holistic problem-solving to alleviate suffering\, presence-based leadership and humanizing approaches to education. \nThis event is co-sponsored with BIPOC Sangha-Sacramento\,  an affiliate of Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group (SBMG). \n\nThe zendo opens at 6:50 pm.\nZoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977\nTonight’s chant: Zenju Earthlyn Manuel’s “Loving Kindness Meditation – For All Beings”\nDonations for Professor Magee may be sent via Paypal  to rvmagee@usfca.edu
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-12/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20220920T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T165905Z
UID:11157-1663614000-1663621200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the Many Faces of Compassion with Paravrtti Doralee Grindler-Katonah (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall\, and president of the Valley Streams Board of Directors. 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. \nA Practice Circle: Exploring the Many Faces of Compassion Through Listening Together to our Experiences and Reflections.  Rhonda Mcgee wrote: “Compassion is the will\, the wherewithal\, and the motivation to actually do something to assist in alleviating suffering\, whether it’s our own or others. We need compassion that embraces our own suffering – self-compassion.  And we need compassion that embraces the suffering of others – other-regarding compassion.” \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-19/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20220927T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T165752Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk with Rev. Myo Lahey (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey\, our guiding teacher\,  will join us online via Zoom from Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco\, where he is Abbot.  He previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. \n  \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk. 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/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-26/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20220830T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T003813Z
UID:12071-1664613000-1664627400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Retreat (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Everything is in Everything! \nThere is “Not One Single Thing.”             (Shodo Harada) \nCome sit\, walk together\, deeply entering the silence as we realize our lives are not our own. \nRev. Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah will lead a half-day retreat with sitting meditation (zazen)\, walking meditation (kinhin)\, and a dharma talk and discussion. Everyone is welcome. \nBring a lunch and join a social conversation in the newly landscaped Dharma Center north yard at the conclusion of the retreat. \nRegister on Eventbrite. \nSign up for VSZS Weekly News to learn the latest on program details.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/first-saturday-sitting-retreat-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20221004T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T002950Z
UID:11946-1664823600-1664830800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So'on Jim Hare (Hybrid)
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\, and was priest ordained by Rev. Myo Lahey in 2016.  \n The Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk.  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 \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-10-03/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20220827T224932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T002609Z
UID:11926-1665324000-1665331200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Jukai Ceremony (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The ceremony of Jukai consists in receiving the precepts of the Bodhisattva and\, by doing so\, takes refuge in the three treasures: Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha.  It is the ceremony for lay ordination. \nPreceptor Rev. Myo Lahey\, together with So’on Jim Hare\, will convey the precepts to sangha members Brendan O’Brien and Tony Wallin-Sato.  A reception will follow the ceremony. \nThe Jukai ceremony and reception is an in-person event with a Zoom option.  Masking is optional\, but please be vaccinated and boosted for Covid 19. \n• The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83950936011.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/jukai-ceremony-hybrid/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20221011T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T000511Z
UID:11947-1665428400-1665435600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-Seeking Mind Talk  with Tony Wallin-Sato (Hybrid)
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 engaging each person. \nTony will receive jukai or lay ordination Sunday October 9\, 2022 at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \nTo offer dana to support Valley Streams’ programs and space rental\, click here. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-10-10/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20221018T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T010733Z
UID:11948-1666033200-1666040400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-Seeking Mind Talk with Dave Jarrell (Hybrid)
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 engaging each person.   Dave is a member of Board of Directors and manages the Valley Streams newsletter. \nTo offer dana to support Valley Streams’ programs and space rental\, click here. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-10-17/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221020T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T011312Z
UID:11661-1666252800-1666256400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:On hiatus until November 10th \nThe 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. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2022-10-20/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20221025T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T003656Z
UID:11949-1666638000-1666645200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Meikyo Bob Rosenbaum (Hybrid) (In-person Teacher)
DESCRIPTION:Meikyo Robert Rosenbaum\, PhD\, received lay entrustment in Soto Zen from Sojun Mel Weitsman.  He is also authorized as a senior teacher of the Taoist practice of Dayan (Wild Goose) Qigong in the lineage of Yang Meijun by Master Hui Liu.  In addition\, he has received denkai  in Ordinary Mind Zen from Karen Terzano. Bob teaches Zen and Qigong at the Meadowmind Center in Sacramento. \nBob is the author of several books including Zen and the Heart of Psychotherapy\, Walking the Way : 81 Zen Encounters with Tao Te Ching and most recently\, That is not your Mind! Zen Reflections on the Sarangama Sutra. \nThe teacher will join us in the zendo. \nTo offer dana to Valley Streams for space rental\, click here. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-10-24/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20220217T220000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T233436Z
UID:13203-1666850400-1666855800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen & Service (Hybrid)
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. \nTo offer dana to support Valley Streams’ programs and space rental\, click here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-service-in-person-and-online-6-2022-01-27-2022-02-17-2-2022-10-27/2022-10-27/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221016T011755Z
UID:11662-1666857600-1666861200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid) - On Hiatus
DESCRIPTION:On hiatus until November 10th \nThe 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. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo offer dana to support Valley Streams’ programs and space rental\, click here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2022-10-27/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221031T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20221101T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T190721Z
UID:11950-1667242800-1667250000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sejiki Ceremony (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Our Sejiki\, or food-offering\, ceremony is an opportunity to call forth the spirits of those who have passed this way before\, offering them solace and acknowledging our ongoing connection to them. \nIf you would like the name of a loved one who has died during the past year\, recited in the ceremony\, please send the full name of that person (and pronunciation) to info@valleystreamszen.org.  \nBring bells\, cymbals\, drums\, or other noisemakers to participate in the banishment of the hungry ghosts from the Dharma Hall at the conclusion of the ceremony.  Then\,  stay awhile to share hot cider and a treat. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-10-31/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221103T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T190620Z
UID:11663-1667462400-1667466000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid) - On Hiatus
DESCRIPTION:On hiatus until November 10th \nThe 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. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2022-11-03/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20220830T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221029T214210Z
UID:12073-1667637000-1667665800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Just This Person" - One-Day Retreat\, led by Rev. So'on Jim Hare (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Sitting still in the company of others is the heart of Zen practice. Please join us for this day of inner work\, being “just this person.” \nJust before leaving a practice period\, a student asked his teacher\, “If\, after many years\, someone should ask me what you were like\, how should I respond?” \nAfter remaining quite for a while\, the teacher said\, “Just this person.” \nWe’ll explore this story during our one day sitting\, in silence and in dialogue. Please bring your own lunch. If you have questions about this retreat\, please contact the retreat leader\, So’on Jim Hare\, at info@valleystreamszen.org \nRegister on EventBrite.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/first-saturday-sitting-retreat-in-person-2022-11-05/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20221108T110000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T204243Z
UID:11951-1667847600-1667854800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Parāvṛtti  Doralee Grindler Katonah will present a dharma talk in person at the Dharma Center.  She serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall. She studied in the Soto Zen lineage with Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbara Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, Head Priest of Bamboo in the Wind Zen Center in Sunnyvale\, California. She was priest ordained in 2019. \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 for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-11-07/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T145600Z
UID:12683-1668060000-1668065400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen and Service (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two periods of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation)\, or just the first or second second meditation periods\, as your schedule allows. \n6:00 am  – Zazen (sitting meditation)\n6:30 am –  Kinhin (walking meditation)\n6:40 am –  Zazen\n7:10 am –  Morning Service \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the beginning of each period to t ake your seat in the zendo or\, if arriving via Zoom\, to allow the AV person time to admit you.  If you arrive on Zoom after the beginning of the sit\, the AV person will not admit latecomers until the beginning of the next period.  Stay for a cup of tea after service if you join in person. \n•Zoom meeting link.\n•Download chants used in our morning service. (SFZC website)\n•Make a donation to help support our building expenses.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid/2022-11-10/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Morning Zazen
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20221021T182431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T182823Z
UID:12589-1668333600-1668344400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting Celebrating 20 Years of Valley Streams Zen Sangha (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join Valley Streams Sangha Board of Directors for a Sunday potluck brunch  to celebrate Valley Streams’ 20th Anniversary.   Spouses\, partners\, friends and family—are all invited.  Gather at 10 am to share a meal and each others’ company.  After  a fun  social mixer\,  President Doralee Grindler Katonah will introduce the 2022-2023 Board and give a report on the state of the sangha.  Tanto Jim Hare and other long-time sangha members will  share memories and reflect on Valley Streams Zen Sangha’s 20 years. \nRSVP via Eventbrite.  An email confirmation will confirm your potluck contribution. \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/annual-meeting-celebrating-20-years-of-valley-streams-zen-sangha-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221114T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T191051Z
UID:11936-1668448800-1668451200@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-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-11-14/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20221108T110000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T202418Z
UID:11952-1668452400-1668459600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myō Lahey (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myō Lahey\, Valley Streams’ guiding teacher\,  joins us online via Zoom from Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco\, where he is Abbot.  He previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. \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 for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-11-07-2022-11-14/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20221108T110000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T012419Z
UID:11953-1669057200-1669064400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-Seeking Mind Talk with Brendan O'Brian (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Shi Shin Brendan O’Brien has been a member of the Valley Streams community for the past three years. He is also a member of the Hartford Street Zen Sangha in San Francisco. Recently\, in October\, he received the Bodhisattva precepts from Rev. Myō Lahey and Rev. So’On Jim Hare. Brendan is a student of history at Sacramento State University and works as a civil servant for the State of California. \nEach 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 engaging each person. \n  \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-11-07-2022-11-14-2022-11-21/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221124T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T002906Z
UID:11666-1669276800-1669280400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2022-11-24/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125352
CREATED:20221111T033128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T002949Z
UID:13298-1669577400-1669581000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin - Opening Evening Program (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Rohatsu means the 8th day of the 12th month\, which is the traditional day for celebrating Buddha’s enlightenment. Sesshin means ‘to gather the mind.’  As the darkest days of the year approach\, we sit together with the principle of awakening\, fully opening to the ‘wisdom beyond wisdom’ that is revealed in sitting meditation.  \nThe initial days of this week-long retreat will be offered online via Zoom\, sitting mornings and evenings\, starting Sunday evening Nov. 27 through Thursday Dec. 1.  Friday Dec. 2 and Saturday Dec. 3\, we will sit in person all day at the Dharma Center\, including into the evening. These in-person days will include Oryoki meals\, the traditional three-bowl Zen style of eating.  We will end with a half-day in-person sitting and closing ceremony on Sunday\, Dec.4.  There will be Dharma talks on Monday evening and Friday\, Saturday and Sunday mornings.    Full 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule  \n\nSunday Schedule:\n7:30 pm  Welcome and Orientation\n8:00 pm  Zazen\n8:30 pm  Refuges\nFor more information or to request a reduced fee or scholarship\, please contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org          \n** Register for full Sesshin at Eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-opening-evening-service/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221128T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221128T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125353
CREATED:20221111T025154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T213310Z
UID:13288-1669615200-1669620600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Morning Rohatsu schedule\, Monday – Wednesday – ONLINE\n6:00   Zazen\n6:30   Kinhin\n6:40   Zazen\n7:10   Service \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite.\nFull Rohatsu 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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-morning-program/2022-11-28/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125353
CREATED:20221108T110000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T041610Z
UID:11954-1669662000-1669669200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So'on Jim Hare (Hybrid)
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 for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-11-07-2022-11-14-2022-11-28/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125353
CREATED:20221111T035017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T202223Z
UID:13304-1669741200-1669755600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Evening Program (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Online Evening schedule for Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\n5:00 pm Zazen\n5:30 pm  Service\nBreak/Dinner\n7:30 pm  Zazen\n8:00 pm Kinhin\n8:10 pm Zazen\n8:40 pm Refuges \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 Boddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite.com\nFull Rohatsu Schedule \n  \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-evening-program/2022-11-29/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125353
CREATED:20221111T030538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T033654Z
UID:13295-1669874400-1669879800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Morning Rohatsu schedule\, Thursday hybrid event.\n6:00   Zazen\n6:30   Kinhin\n6:40   Zazen\n7:10   Service \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite.  See full Rohatsu schedule here. \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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-morning-program-hybrid/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125353
CREATED:20221111T040232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T164404Z
UID:13320-1669969800-1670014800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Full Day Sitting (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Full-Day Sitting – in person –  8:30 am – 8:45 pm\nThis sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center and will not be offered on Zoom.  Traditional oryoki meals will be served at noon and for the “medicine meal” in the evening. \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 and Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 4\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, and closing ceremony. \nSee Eventbrite to register. \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-full-day-sitting-in-person/2022-12-02/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125353
CREATED:20221111T042446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T191610Z
UID:13329-1670142600-1670155200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Half-Day Sitting and Buddha's Enlightenment Ceremony (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Half-day Sitting – in person – 8:30 am – 12 noon. \nToday concludes the seven days of intensive practice with a half-day sitting  and the  Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony. \nWe will gather after the ceremony to share a buffet lunch. \nRegister for the week-long program on Eventbrite.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-half-day-sitting-and-buddhas-enlightenment-ceremony/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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