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SUMMARY:The Mother of All Buddhas and Celebrating Buddha's Birthday: One-day Retreat led by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Prajna Paramita\, the mother of all Buddhas\, invites us to participate in the continual birthing of living spiritual energy in each moment. \n\nCome\, put aside all worldly affairs\, sit zazen and walk together in community. We will touch the ground of Mother Earth\, open our heart/minds to the spiritual energy ready to penetrate and awaken our love for all living beings. Our expressions will spontaneously arise in each moment. These potentials do not arise from our self-effort. The awakening of the Wisdom Body comes by itself.  We will rest\, open\, listen\, and receive. \n\n\nThere is a power which you cannot grasp with your rational mind. It operates freely\, according to the situation\, in a more natural way. At the same time\, this power functions in our lives to clarify and settle activities and is beneficial to all living beings. ~ Eihei Dogen \n\n\nIn the afternoon\, we will enter the Ceremony of Bathing the Baby Buddha – celebrating the Birth of our Buddha nature arising from the Baby Buddha.  If you can only sit half the day\, please arrive at 1:30 p.m.\, to sit the afternoon periods and participate in the ceremony at the end of the day. \n\n\nIf you are new to this practice\, please email  Ino@valleystreamszen.org\, and we will arrange an introduction to zazen at the beginning of the day. \n\n\nPlease bring a bag lunch.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-retreat-led-by-rev-parav%e1%b9%9btti-doralee-grindler-katonah-in-person/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125344
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T200050Z
UID:16278-1712599200-1712601600@valleystreamszen.org
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-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2024-04-08/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125344
CREATED:20240308T220041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T220041Z
UID:17546-1712602800-1712610000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare (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. \n*Zoom link to program \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and 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. If this is your first visit please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a brief orientation.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-speaker-in-person-3/
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:20240411T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211449Z
UID:18917-1712815200-1712820600@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 take 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•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2024-04-11/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211903Z
UID:17274-1712822400-1712826000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. 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-hybrid-2023-09-28/2024-04-11/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240308T220550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T030230Z
UID:17548-1713207600-1713214800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah and WaDen Eido Barbara Baccei (Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Embodying our Wild Feminine Spirits – a framing of our first women’s retreat and more. \nLed by Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (in Person) with commentary by WaDen Eido Barbara Baccei\, Sensai (on Zoom). \nRev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah 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 lay ordained in 2008 and priest ordained in 2019. She served as head student for the Spring practice period at Bamboo in the Wind Zen Sangha in May 2022. She offers Practice Interviews upon request. \nWaDen Eido Barbara Baccei\, an ordained Soto Zen Teacher\, received Lay Entrustment from Kyōshō Valorie Beer Roshi. She is also a Soto Zen sewing teacher lineage holder of Suzuki Roshi. An alignment-focused yoga teacher\, she is a graduate of the Berkeley Yoga Room Teacher Training. A contemplative artist and book artist\, she works on paper and fabric embellished with findings from the natural world. \nWe offer a Well-Being Ceremony on the third Monday of every month to remember friends\, family\, neighbors\, pets and people of the world who are ill\, facing a recent loss\, or struggling with some difficulty in their lives. Please send the names of those you wish to be remembered to: Parāvrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (Ino@valleystreamszen.org) by the Sunday evening prior. \n*Zoom link to program \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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-parav%e1%b9%9btti-doralee-grindler-katonah-speaker-in-person-3/
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:20240417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240330T205728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T183514Z
UID:17694-1713376800-1713382200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:SDC Climate Sangha (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Using One Earth Sangha as a model\, the Climate sangha meets at the Dharma Center on the third Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 pm.  The group explores Buddhist teachings on caring for the Earth\, practice together and\, in some cases\, join actions to address the climate crisis. \nFor more information\, contact Diana Cassady\,  dlcassady@comcast.net.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sdc-climate-sangha/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Service,Study Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211451Z
UID:18918-1713420000-1713425400@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 take 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•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2024-04-18/
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:20240418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211904Z
UID:17275-1713427200-1713430800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. 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-hybrid-2023-09-28/2024-04-18/
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:20240420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240308T221120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T221120Z
UID:17551-1713621600-1713628800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Jukai Ceremony (In Person)
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. Myō Lahey\, together with So’on Jim Hare\, will convey the precepts to sangha members Dave Jarrell and Malia McCarthy.  A reception will follow the ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/jukai-ceremony-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:20240421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240330T210413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T210413Z
UID:17704-1713686400-1713693600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:SDC Grounds Maintenance (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Dharma Center Grounds Committee meets on the third Sunday of the month from 8-10 a.m. to rake\, prune the yard and garden.  Excessive heat or rain cancels. To volunteer\, meet the crew on the third Sunday at the Dharma Center. \nFor more information\, contact Julie DeHart\,  julieedehart@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sdc-grounds-maintenance-in-person/2024-04-21/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Service,Dharma Center Work Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240308T221451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T221451Z
UID:17555-1713812400-1713819600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Retreat Night (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:On Retreat Night we offer an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice with three 25-minute periods of zazen (sitting meditation)\, interspersed with kinhin (walking meditation). Turning the light inward\, we explore the causes of suffering and what can end it. \nIf you are new to meditation or just exploring the idea\, the Introduction to Meditation Class on the second Monday of the month is recommended before attempting an extended evening retreat. \n*Zoom link to program \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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/retreat-night-hybrid-3/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting,Retreat Night
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211451Z
UID:18919-1714024800-1714030200@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 take 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•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2024-04-25/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211905Z
UID:17276-1714032000-1714035600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. 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-hybrid-2023-09-28/2024-04-25/
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:20240428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240331T023612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T023807Z
UID:17736-1714298400-1714305600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Family Sangha (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Family Sangha\, sponsored by Sacramento Dharma Center with the support of Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group\, Valley Streams Zen Sangha\, and Sacramento Insight Meditation. \nOn last Sundays\, parents\, uncles and aunts\, grandparents\, friends\, are invited to come to SDC and share the Buddha path of wisdom and kindness with their children.  Adults are expected to stay on site near their children. \nPlease come to Family Sangha through the West Lobby. \nParticipating family member(s) can join the sangha meditation and/or dharma talk\, while their children enjoy Family Sangha! Please check in with coordinators Ajit or Helen first. Family Sangha is family-created\, all volunteer\, so we ask that newcomers please stay with their children in the program for their first and second visits. Activities focus on fundamental teachings through conversation\, mindfulness\, song(s)\, story\, movement\, nature dharma and active play outside\, snacks\, art and even mindful clean-up.  Families are welcome to stay for refreshments at noon with SBMG. \nIf you have any questions\, or wish to help in any way\, please contact Ajit and Helen at familydharma@sbmg.org.  We are actively seeking childcare helpers and a mindfulness facilitator.  Stipends are available. Please let us know if you have recommendations.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/family-sangha-in-person-2/2024-04-28/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Family Sangha
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240308T222312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T222312Z
UID:17558-1714417200-1714424400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Hoka Chris Fortin (Speaker on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:This evening we welcome guest teacher\, Chris Fortin\, a Soto Zen teacher who began practicing Buddhism in 1976 while living at the San Francisco Zen Center. After many years of practice she received Dharma Transmission from Zoketsu Norman Fischer of Everyday Zen\, in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. \n\nChris founded Dharma Heart Zen to share the path of wholehearted living and awakening with others. She leads the Dharma Heart Zen Sangha in Cotati and the Woman’s Lotus Sangha in Sebastopol. She is a senior teacher in the Everyday Zen community and leads workshops at SFZC. She is guiding teacher of Sky Island Zen in Tucson\, Arizona and leads retreats in ancient Aravaipa Canyon. She was the co- founder of Veterans PATH (formerly Honoring the Path of the Warrior)\, offering retreats and meditation and mindfulness practices for returning veterans. She offers Jizo Bodhisattva trainings and ceremonies for those who have lost children\, loved ones and those who are grieving the pain and suffering of the world. Chris is actively engaged in the dharma of social and racial justice and the climate crisis. She co-leads a monthly Racial Literacy and Dharma Group and serves on the Soto Zen Buddhist Association’s Diversity Equity\, Inclusion\, & Accessibility (DEIA) Committee. \n\n*Zoom link to program \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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-hoka-chris-fortin-speaker-on-zoom/
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:20240502T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211452Z
UID:18920-1714629600-1714635000@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 take 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•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2024-05-02/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211906Z
UID:17277-1714636800-1714640400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. 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-hybrid-2023-09-28/2024-05-02/
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:20240504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240422T204531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T220407Z
UID:17854-1714811400-1714825800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:In Praise of the Middle Way: Half-day Sitting led by So’on Jim Hare (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:“And what is the middle way realized by the Tathagata that – producing vision\, producing knowledge – leads to calm\, to direct knowledge\, to self-awakening\, to Unbinding?  Precisely this Noble Eightfold Path: right view\, right resolve\, right speech\, right action\, right livelihood\, right effort\, right mindfulness\, right concentration. This is the middle way realized by the Tathagata that – producing vision\, producing knowledge – leads to calm\, to direct knowledge\, to self-awakening\, to Unbinding.”   (from Dhammacakkappavattana Sutra: Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma\, Thanissaro Bhikkhu\, translator.) \nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to join us for a social lunch following the sitting. \nRegistration below.  If this will be your first half-day sitting\, or you have questions\, please contact us at Info@valleystreamszen.org or 916-456-7752.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/in-praise-of-the-middle-way-half-day-retreat-led-by-soon-jim-hare-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240429T174509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T174755Z
UID:17991-1715022000-1715029200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So'on Jim Hare (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. \n*Zoom link to program \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and 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. If this is your first visit please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a brief orientation.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-speaker-in-person-4/
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:20240509T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211453Z
UID:18921-1715234400-1715239800@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 take 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•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2024-05-09/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211907Z
UID:17278-1715241600-1715245200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. 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-hybrid-2023-09-28/2024-05-09/
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:20240513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T200052Z
UID:16279-1715623200-1715625600@valleystreamszen.org
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-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2024-05-13/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240429T175542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T175542Z
UID:17993-1715626800-1715634000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Talk by Shokan Clem Spring (Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Shokan Clem Spring is in his second rotation at Head Doan for Valley Streams Zen. He received Jukai (lay precepts) with Rev. Myō Lahey in 2010 and Shukke Tokudo (priest ordination) with Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer in 2023. Preparatory to ordination\, he completed two practice periods at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center and he has recently returned from his first post-ordination practice period\, again at Green Gulch Farm. \n*Zoom link to program \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and 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. If this is your first visit please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a brief orientation.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practice-talk-by-shokan-clem-spring-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240330T205728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T183516Z
UID:17695-1715796000-1715801400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:SDC Climate Sangha (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Using One Earth Sangha as a model\, the Climate sangha meets at the Dharma Center on the third Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 pm.  The group explores Buddhist teachings on caring for the Earth\, practice together and\, in some cases\, join actions to address the climate crisis. \nFor more information\, contact Diana Cassady\,  dlcassady@comcast.net.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sdc-climate-sangha/2024-05-15/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Service,Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211456Z
UID:18922-1715839200-1715844600@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 take 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•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2024-05-16/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211912Z
UID:17279-1715846400-1715850000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. 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-hybrid-2023-09-28/2024-05-16/
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:20240519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240330T210413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T210413Z
UID:17705-1716105600-1716112800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:SDC Grounds Maintenance (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:The Sacramento Dharma Center Grounds Committee meets on the third Sunday of the month from 8-10 a.m. to rake\, prune the yard and garden.  Excessive heat or rain cancels. To volunteer\, meet the crew on the third Sunday at the Dharma Center. \nFor more information\, contact Julie DeHart\,  julieedehart@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sdc-grounds-maintenance-in-person/2024-05-19/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Service,Dharma Center Work Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20240429T175940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T175940Z
UID:17998-1716231600-1716238800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Ceremony (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Full Moon Ceremony acknowledges the karma created by our intentional actions\, and reminds us to renew our commitment to the ethical conduct expressed as the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts. These are guiding principles for our daily conduct in the world. This ceremony is rooted in a ritual from pre-Buddhist India. To prepare for the ceremony there are two 25 minutes meditation periods separated by 10 minutes of walking meditation. All are welcome to participate. \n*Full Moon Ceremony Chants \n*Zoom link to program \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe offer a Well-Being Ceremony on the third Monday of every month to remember friends\, family\, neighbors\, pets and people of the world who are ill\, facing a recent loss\, or struggling with some difficulty in their lives. Please send the names of those you wish to be remembered to: Parāvrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (Ino@valleystreamszen.org) by the Sunday evening prior. \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and 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. If this is your first visit please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a brief orientation.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/full-moon-ceremony-hybrid-5/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Full Moon Ceremony,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125345
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211457Z
UID:18923-1716444000-1716449400@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 take 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•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2024-05-23/
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
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR