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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160905T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160607T233030Z
UID:9669-1473102000-1473108300@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
DESCRIPTION:Please enjoy a summer break with family and friends!  We will start up again on Monday\, September 12.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/closed-labor-day-5/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160912T184000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160819T162244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T162244Z
UID:9672-1473703200-1473705600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those who are new to Zen meditation\, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-zen-meditation-7-2-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Meditation Instruction,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160912T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160819T164140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T164140Z
UID:9674-1473706800-1473713100@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Discussion: New Programing At Our New Home
DESCRIPTION:In our new location at the Sacramento Dharma Center\, we will have opportunities to schedule more teaching and events.  Please come share your ideas and hear from the board about future programs sponsored by Valley Streams Zen Sangha.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/discussion-new-programing-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160917T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160813T215837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160813T215837Z
UID:9671-1474101900-1474113600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Great American River Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Once again our sangha will participate in the Great American River Clean-up along the banks of the Parkway\, at 1400 Northgate Blvd. and Hwy. 160. We will be collecting trash in a section of the parkway that is especially impacted by homeless campers.\nWhat to bring: Work gloves\, water bottle; trash grabber and small rakes are helpful.\nWhat to wear: Sneakers or closed toe shoes\, a hat\, sunglasses and sun screen.\nBring a bag lunch so we eat together in the shade after our work is done!\n*Contact Sarah if you want to join our crew:  sarah_ogara@yahoo.com or sign up at a regular Monday night meeting.\nDownload PDF.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/great-american-river-clean-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160919T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160820T040257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160820T040257Z
UID:9681-1474311600-1474317900@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo is our guiding teacher and abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-rev-myo-lahey-14/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160926T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160819T165515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T165515Z
UID:9675-1474916400-1474922700@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Moving to the Dharma Center!
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to help with our move into the Sacramento Dharma Center.  Meet at the Yoga Solution\, then load up our cars with zafus and bells for a caravan to 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento.  We’ll sit and have a short service to welcome ourselves to our new home.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/moving-to-dharma-center-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160919T180521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T180521Z
UID:9698-1475312400-1475326800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Sitting with Work Period
DESCRIPTION:Sitting together\, working together\, eating together we create sangha. (Bring a bag lunch and work clothes.)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-work-period-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161003T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160820T032530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160820T032530Z
UID:9676-1475521200-1475527500@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Our fall study period begins. Our topic will be Dogen’s The Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-jim-hare-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161010T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160820T033241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160820T033241Z
UID:9677-1476126000-1476132300@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Edward Espe Brown
DESCRIPTION:Edward Espe Brown is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and teacher.  He was ordained in 1971 by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi\, who gave him the Dharma name Jusan Kainei \, “Longevity Mountain\, Peaceful Sea.” He leads sitting groups and meditation retreats in Northern California and internationally.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-edward-espe-brown-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161010T184000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160820T034201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160820T034201Z
UID:9679-1476122400-1476124800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those who are new to Zen meditation\, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-zen-meditation-7-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Meditation Instruction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161016T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160820T033728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160820T033728Z
UID:9678-1476612000-1476624600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sangha Brunch and Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family\, a potluck dish to share and enjoy each others’ company in our new space at the Sacramento Dharma Center. Meet new Board members and help us celebrate milestones of the past year\, as well as look to the future of our Sangha.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sangha-brunch-annual-meeting-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161017T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160820T034958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160820T034958Z
UID:9680-1476730800-1476737100@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Discussion: The Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance
DESCRIPTION:The Bodhisattva’s four methods of guidance are giving\, kind speech\, beneficial action\, and identity action.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/bodhisattvas-four-methods-guidance-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161024T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160819T162710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T162710Z
UID:9673-1477335600-1477341900@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Discussion: The Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey was not able to make it due to illness.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-rev-myo-lahey-9-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161031T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160820T041118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160820T041118Z
UID:9682-1477940400-1477946700@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sejiki Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Our Sejiki\, 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. Treats\, tea and conversation after the ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sejiki-ceremony-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160820T041923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160820T041923Z
UID:9683-1478336400-1478365200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:This is our first one-day sitting at the Sacramento Dharma Center! Fall study period participants should make a special effort to attend\, as this is the sole opportunity to “sit long” during the study period. Of course everyone is welcome. This gentle one-day sitting will include a work period and exercise period. We will have formal tea in the afternoon if enough people attend. The day will include a Dharma talk by Practice Leader Jim Hare.\n*Please note our one-day sittings are now held on Saturday instead of Sunday.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-10/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160919T175023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T175023Z
UID:9697-1478437200-1478444400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:SDC Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Members of Sacramento Insight Meditation\, Valley Streams Zen Sangha\, and Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group are invited to come together for our Opening Celebration. Each Sangha will contribute a message or ritual of blessing our new space. We will sit together\, celebrate\, and enjoy refreshments.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sdc-opening-celebration-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161107T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160821T230741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T230741Z
UID:9685-1478545200-1478551500@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Discussion: The Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance
DESCRIPTION:We continue our study of the Bodhisattva’s four methods of guidance: giving\, kind speech\, beneficial action\, and identity action. Download text in PDF.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/discussion-bodhisattvas-four-methods-guidance-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161114T184000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160821T223850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T223850Z
UID:9684-1479146400-1479148800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those who are new to Zen meditation\, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-zen-meditation-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Meditation Instruction,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161114T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160821T231042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T231042Z
UID:9686-1479150000-1479156300@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/discussion-bodhisattvas-four-methods-guidance-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161121T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160821T231414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T231414Z
UID:9687-1479754800-1479761100@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey is our guiding teacher and abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco.  Fall study period ends.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-rev-myo-lahey-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161128T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160821T231834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T231834Z
UID:9688-1480359600-1480365900@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:New Moon Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The ceremony is an affirmation of the vow to live for the benefit of all beings.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/new-moon-ceremony-4/2016-11-28/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Full Moon Ceremony,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20161210T224627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161210T224627Z
UID:9699-1480860000-1480867200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service for John Briggs
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the life and practice of Kogan Fukuden – Ancient vow\, Field of Blessing\nMay 20\, 1940 – October 10\, 2016
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/memorial-service-john-briggs-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161205T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160821T232500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T232500Z
UID:9689-1480964400-1480970700@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Retreat Night
DESCRIPTION:Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between – a time to sit quietly with no interruptions. With Rohatsu we observe the enlightenment of the historical Buddha.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-retreat-night-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Retreat Night
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161212T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160821T233047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T233047Z
UID:9691-1481569200-1481575500@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Guest Teacher Susan Moon
DESCRIPTION:Susan Moon is a writer\, editor\, and lay teacher in the Soto Zen tradition. She 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 with Zoketsu Norman Fischer’s Everyday Zen sangha. She received “entrustment” as a lay teacher in 2005.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-susan-moon-5/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161212T184000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160821T232837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T232837Z
UID:9690-1481565600-1481568000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those who are new to Zen meditation\, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-zen-meditation-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Meditation Instruction,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161219T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160821T233318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T233318Z
UID:9692-1482174000-1482180300@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey is our guiding teacher and abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-rev-myo-lahey-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161226T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20160821T233546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T233546Z
UID:9693-1482778800-1482785100@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come share music\, poetry\, stories and refreshments with the sangha.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170102T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20161213T221450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161213T221450Z
UID:9716-1483383600-1483389900@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Winter Theme by Doralee Grindler Katonah
DESCRIPTION:“The highest value of Buddhist practice is to shine the light of awareness on habits of mind that perpetuate prejudice and discrimination so all may wake up together. This includes learning how we are conditioned to separate ourselves by race\, gender\, age\, ability\, sexual orientation and other forms of cultural identity.”  (VSZ Diversity Statement) \nThis season we will take up the concept of “other” and the object-seeking mind. Using our Diversity Statement\, we will “study the self”\, the object-seeking mind\, and our human tendency to “other” that which is different\, helping us to see how our practice supports the development of skillful means in turning toward\, rather than away from\, difficult interactions. Through talks by sangha members and guests\, readings and discussion\, we will explore together the “harmony of difference and equality.”
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practice-talk-doralee-grindler-katonah-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170105T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170105T073000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20161213T231721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161213T231721Z
UID:9721-1483596000-1483601400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Canceled due to installation of our new furnace.  We’ll be sitting NEXT THURSDAY\, January 12th!
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-11-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T163909
CREATED:20161210T225312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161210T225312Z
UID:9700-1483779600-1483808400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:This is our first one-day sitting of the new year. This gentle one-day sitting will include a work period and formal tea in the afternoon if enough people attend. The day will include a Dharma talk by Practice Leader Jim Hare. Everyone is welcome.\nRegister for the sitting.\n*Please note our one-day sittings are now held on Saturday instead of Sunday.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
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