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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20171209T212700Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Yogacara (2nd of 3 lectures)
DESCRIPTION:Yogacara and Madhyamaka are two schools of Indian Buddhism closely associated with the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in the centuries following the life of the Buddha.  These schools were active during the period that Buddhism entered China (1st century or before)\, making them influential in the development of Chinese Buddhism and Zen.  Madhyamaka translates as “middle way” and is associated with teachings on emptiness.  Yogacara variously translates as “yoga practice\,” “mind-only\,” or “representation-only.”  Yogacara focuses on the central function of consciousness as the shaper/creator of reality\, going so far as to teach that there is no external world\, there is “only consciousness.”  You can see the influence of Yogacara teaching in this poem by Han Shan: \nWho takes the Cold Mountain Road takes a road that never ends\nthe rivers are long and piled with rocks\nthe streams are wide and choked with grass\nit’s not the rain that makes the moss slick\nand it’s not the wind that makes the pines moan\nwho can get past the tangles of the world\nand sit with me in the clouds \nOur lecture series\, presented by So On Jim Hare over three weeks\, will give an introduction/overview of the Yogacara school\, a session discussing one of the seminal sutras of the school\, and a session introducing a set of verses that were composed in the 5th Century to convey the essence of the school’s teachings. \nFor advance study\, these books may be helpful:\nInside Vasubandhu’s Yogacara\, by Ben Connelly.\nThe Third Turning of the Wheel\, by Tenshin Reb Anderson.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-04-30-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180312T184118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T184118Z
UID:9822-1525510800-1525536000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Seeing / Drawing Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In drawing\, we have an opportunity to set aside our egos while becoming one with the object. The investigation takes us into the essence of the object\, seeing it as it truly is. This is not an art class per se\, and no prior drawing experience is required. What is asked for is our willingness to deeply observe\, connect our eyes with our hearts and hands\, and open to whatever may emerge. This mostly silent day will include periods of meditation and movement. Weather permitting\, we will work outdoors.\nLed by Karen Hamilton and Barb Baccei.\nPlease bring a bag lunch.\n$20 plus $10 for materials.  Scholarships are available.\nPlease contact info@valleystreamszen.org\nREGISTER at eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/seeing-drawing-meditation-retreat-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20171209T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T212700Z
UID:9809-1525719600-1525726800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Yogacara (3rd of 3 lectures)
DESCRIPTION:Yogacara and Madhyamaka are two schools of Indian Buddhism closely associated with the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in the centuries following the life of the Buddha.  These schools were active during the period that Buddhism entered China (1st century or before)\, making them influential in the development of Chinese Buddhism and Zen.  Madhyamaka translates as “middle way” and is associated with teachings on emptiness.  Yogacara variously translates as “yoga practice\,” “mind-only\,” or “representation-only.”  Yogacara focuses on the central function of consciousness as the shaper/creator of reality\, going so far as to teach that there is no external world\, there is “only consciousness.”  You can see the influence of Yogacara teaching in this poem by Han Shan: \nWho takes the Cold Mountain Road takes a road that never ends\nthe rivers are long and piled with rocks\nthe streams are wide and choked with grass\nit’s not the rain that makes the moss slick\nand it’s not the wind that makes the pines moan\nwho can get past the tangles of the world\nand sit with me in the clouds \nOur lecture series\, presented by So On Jim Hare over three weeks\, will give an introduction/overview of the Yogacara school\, a session discussing one of the seminal sutras of the school\, and a session introducing a set of verses that were composed in the 5th Century to convey the essence of the school’s teachings. \nFor advance study\, these books may be helpful:\nInside Vasubandhu’s Yogacara\, by Ben Connelly.\nThe Third Turning of the Wheel\, by Tenshin Reb Anderson. \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-05-07-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20171209T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T212700Z
UID:9810-1526324400-1526331600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Retreat Night
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey will not be meeting with us tonight as originally scheduled. We will instead enjoy our traditional retreat night; a chance to settle into our practice with three 25 minute periods of zazen\, interspersed with walking meditation (kinhin). Turning the light inward we explore the causes of suffering and what ends it. This invitation is extended to everyone. \nOur Monday night programs always begin with zazen (sitting meditation). Additional offerings include a devotional service\, dharma talks by visiting teachers\, group discussions\, practice circles and retreat nights. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-05-14-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20171209T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T212700Z
UID:9811-1526929200-1526936400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer is an itinerant teacher for SF Zen Center’s Branching Streams sanghas. She received dharma transmission from Edward Brown in 2013. In addition to leading retreats\, Valorie is a teacher for sewing Buddha’s Robe\, sutra copying\, practicing with aging\, and writing as a spiritual practice. \nOur Monday night programs always begin with zazen (sitting meditation). Additional offerings include a devotional service\, dharma talks by visiting teachers\, group discussions\, practice circles and retreat nights. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-05-21-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20171209T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T212700Z
UID:9812-1527534000-1527541200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Memorial Day holiday.
DESCRIPTION:Please enjoy the holiday with family and friends. \nOur Monday night programs always begin with zazen (sitting meditation). Additional offerings include a devotional service\, dharma talks by visiting teachers\, group discussions\, practice circles and retreat nights. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-05-28-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180312T190600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T190600Z
UID:9823-1527930000-1527955200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Mind of Compassion\, Body of Support
DESCRIPTION:A Day of Zen Meditation\, Buddhist Teaching & Yoga\, taught by Kyosho Valorie Beer and Barbara Baccei\nImmerse yourself in a day of traditional Buddhism and alignment Yoga. From Buddhism’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness\, you will be guided in identifying long-held emotional patterns and the way they show up in your body. Meditation allows us to study our interpretations of the body’s experience as pain and pleasure. Yoga reveals the visceral connection integrating mind and body together for the relief of suffering. Find ease in your body-mind. Live in the world with more compassion for yourself and others. An adaptive approach for people of all genders\, backgrounds\, abilities and disabilities. \nKyosho Valorie Beer has practiced Zen Buddhism since 1991. She ordained as a priest in 2005 and received dharma transmission in 2013 from her teacher Edward Espe Brown. She is a visiting teacher for San Francisco Zen Center’s Branching Streams sanghas. \nBarbara Baccei has practiced yoga since 1990. She was teacher certified in 1997. She divides her time between Sacramento and Berkeley\, practicing and teaching\, and completing training through The Berkeley Yoga Room \n\nNo meditation or yoga experience required.\nPlease bring a sack lunch and yoga mat.\nFee: $0-$60 sliding scale\nInformation: Barbbaccei@gmail.com\nREGISTER at Eventbrite.com                 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/yoga-meditation-retreat-4/
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:20180604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20171209T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T212700Z
UID:9813-1528138800-1528146000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Circle led by Doralee Grindler Katonah
DESCRIPTION:Letting Go and Turning Towards ~ The pathway to freedom from suffering. \n‘A student at Tassajara sat facing Suzuki Roshi on a tatami mat in his room. The student said he couldn’t stop snacking in the kitchen and asked what he should do. Suzuki reached under his table\, “Here\, have some jelly beans\,” he said.’ (from To Shine One Corner of the World – Moments with Shunyru Suzuki\, p.12) \nThe Buddha spoke of the causes of suffering to be clinging and turning away\, and especially clinging to self and avoiding no self. Zazen releases these opposites and yet this isn’t easy. Trying not to cling could become turning away and turning towards could become a form of clinging. \n\nIn this practice circle we will inquire:  What is our practice showing us about this truth? How do we give whatever arises its freedom?\n\nPractice Circle Guidelines (as adapted from the Zen Center of Los Angeles):\nWhen speaking\, we practice speaking from integrity and speak the truth as we know it. We stay focused on our own experience as opposed to taking about others or talking abstractly.\nIn listening\, we try not to interrupt\, even with our thoughts. We practice receiving whatever is being offered by another without attachments or judgements.\n In silence\, we allow all things to arise and pass away\, accepting and honoring different expressions and perspectives. We sit with our discomfort.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-06-04-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180607T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180605T050455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T050455Z
UID:9842-1528358400-1528362000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group - The Heart Sutra
DESCRIPTION:Study is one of the pillars of Zen practice. Please join us every Thursday morning for our ongoing study group to discuss ancient and contemporary texts. \n\nFacilitated by Rev. So On Jim Hare.\nCurrent text:  Living by Vow: A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts by Shohaku Okamura.\nHeart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra\nContact Rollin Ives (twl4148@gmail.com) for details.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-heart-sutra-4/2018-06-07/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Study Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20171209T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T212700Z
UID:9814-1528743600-1528750800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Japanese Temple Pilgrimage\, presented by Sarah O'Gara
DESCRIPTION:Sangha member and board member\, Sarah O’Gara\, will share some of her adventures in Japan during her trip to visit many Buddhist temples. \nOur Monday night programs always begin with zazen (sitting meditation). Additional offerings include a devotional service\, dharma talks by visiting teachers\, group discussions\, practice circles and retreat nights. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-06-11-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T215902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T215902Z
UID:9840-1529233200-1529236800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Tea Ceremony with Misha Merrill
DESCRIPTION:Misha Merrill is the primary teacher for Zen Heart Sangha in Menlo Park and Woodside\, California and has been practicing Zen since 1984. She was ordained as a Zen priest in 1988 and received Dharma Transmission in 1998 from her teacher\, Les Kaye Roshi\, the abbot of Kannon Do Zen Center and dharma heir in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi\, the founder of San Francisco Zen Center.\nSuggested donation: $20 – $30.\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/tea-ceremony-misha-merrill-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20171209T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T212700Z
UID:9815-1529348400-1529355600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson.\nRev. Myo is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our Monday evening program. Email info@valleystreamszen.org
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-06-18-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20171209T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T212700Z
UID:9816-1529953200-1529960400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Zazen & Full Moon Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This ceremony is an affirmation of the vow to live for the benefit of all beings. In the Zen tradition we associate the full moon with the ideal of awakening.  All are welcome.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-program-2018-06-25-4/
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:20180702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T212132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T212132Z
UID:9834-1530558000-1530565200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So On Jim Hare
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 priest ordained by Myo Lahey in 2016.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-jim-hare-6-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180707T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180707T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T212958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T212958Z
UID:9835-1530952200-1530966600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by Rev. So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Like a Snake in a Bamboo Tube – a half-day Zen sitting and Dharma talk\n\n“Putting a snake in a bamboo tube” is an old simile for zazen.  Just as the snake naturally wants to wiggle and not be confined\, so we often have a problem holding ourselves still.  Even when we stop the body\, the mind continues to move.  So over and over again\, we practice patience with our wiggly nature.  Sitting and walking\, sitting and walking is an excellent method for realizing stillness.  We hope you will join us. \nREGISTER AT EVENTBRITE.COM \n\n\nPhotographs will be taken after the sitting.\nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to stay for informal lunch after the sitting.\n\n*Our one-day and half-day sittings are generally held on the first Saturday of every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-10-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T222706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T222706Z
UID:9836-1531162800-1531170000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Talk by Doralee Grindler Katonah
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practice-talk-doralee-grindler-katonah-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:20180712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180712T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180605T050455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T050455Z
UID:9843-1531382400-1531386000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Thursday morning Study Group is cancelled this week due to conflicting activities. Please join us next Thursday morning. \n\nFacilitated by Rev. So On Jim Hare.\nCurrent text:  Living by Vow: A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts by Shohaku Okamura.\nHeart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra\nContact Rollin Ives (twl4148@gmail.com) for details.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-heart-sutra-2018-07-12-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T213557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T213557Z
UID:9837-1531767600-1531774800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Tassajara Study Week - Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Tassajara was established in 1967 as the first Soto Zen training monastery outside of Japan. It offers monastic training periods during the fall and winter months\, and each year from May to September\, Tassajara\, or Zenshinji (Zen Heart-Mind Temple)\, opens its gates to students and guests alike for the summer guest season.  This year\, ten members of Valley Streams Zen Sangha were invited to join with resident and guest students for 5 days of formal practice\, work and play. Tonight we will hear about their experiences there.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/tassajara-study-week-presentation-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:20180723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T213902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T213902Z
UID:9838-1532372400-1532379600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myō Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.  He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson.  Rev. Myō is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our evening program. \n  \nNOTE: We would like to take some (staged) photographs tonight for use on our website.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-rev-myo-lahey-7-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T214021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T214021Z
UID:9839-1532977200-1532984400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Poetry Night\, led by Linda Dekker
DESCRIPTION:Sangha member\, Linda Dekker\, will lead us in an evening of reading and writing poetry.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/poetry-night-led-linda-dekker-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:20180804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180717T051247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T051247Z
UID:9844-1533373200-1533384000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Sangha Work Practice\, led by Linda Dekker
DESCRIPTION:“Work as meditation” illustrates how work is just as important a time for mindfulness practice as sitting zazen or walking meditation. In work as meditation\, there isn’t too much need for thinking\, planning or conceptualizing. While effort is made to do what we are doing efficiently and beautifully\, we needn’t hurry or worry about how much is getting done. In not rushing to get the dishes washed or the carpets vacuumed\, we have an opportunity to just appreciate the work for what it is—a thoroughgoing engagement with our life in the moment. \nWe will begin the day with a period of zazen; then pick up our tools with silent intention. Please join us\, and bring a bag lunch to stay for social time in our freshly cleaned center! \nTo register\, email zendekker@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sangha-work-practice-led-linda-dekker-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Service,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180312T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T192430Z
UID:9824-1533373200-1533402000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: One-day Sitting with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry that Zenju has had to cancel this retreat with us due to illness.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-rev-zenju-earthlyn-manuel-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T202538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T202538Z
UID:9832-1533582000-1533589200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Circle: Acceptance & Respect in Community
DESCRIPTION:Practice Circle led by So On Jim Hare \nThe Three Treasures are the foundation of the Practice Circle: (1) the Oneness of Buddha\, (2) the Diversity of Dharma\, (3) the Harmony of Sangha. The circle itself is a container for being in the present\, manifesting just as we are in the truth of the moment. \nPractice Circle Guidelines (as adapted from the Zen Center of Los Angeles):\nWhen speaking\, we practice speaking from integrity and speak the truth as we know it. We stay focused on our own experience as opposed to taking about others or talking abstractly.\nIn listening\, we try not to interrupt\, even with our thoughts. We practice receiving whatever is being offered by another without attachments or judgements.\n In silence\, we allow all things to arise and pass away\, accepting and honoring different expressions and perspectives. We sit with our discomfort.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/acceptance-respect-community-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:20180813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T210650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T210650Z
UID:9833-1534186800-1534194000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Talk by Doralee Grindler Katonah
DESCRIPTION:Peggy McIntosh\, in her article “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack”\, describes white privilege as “an invisible package of unearned assets.” These advantages in a very deep way remain invisible to white people because they are built in to our way of life\, and we often mistake them for just how life is. White privilege and racism are reflections of each other.  We practice to liberate all beings…..addressing white privilege is our side of the coin which remains hidden from our view. \nDoralee will share her learnings and invite us to consider these insights through discussion and a guided exercise.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practice-talk-doralee-grindler-katonah-6/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T230104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T230104Z
UID:9841-1534791600-1534798800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson.\nRev. Myo is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our Monday evening program. Please email info@valleystreamszen.org
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-rev-myo-lahey-8-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T201123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T201123Z
UID:9831-1535396400-1535396400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Retreat Night
DESCRIPTION:On Retreat Night we enjoy our traditional retreat night; a chance to settle into our meditation practice with three 25-minute periods of zazen\, interspersed with walking meditation (kinhin). Turning the light inward we explore the causes of suffering and what ends it. This invitation is extended to everyone.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/retreat-night-4-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Retreat Night
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180902
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180311T211621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180311T211621Z
UID:9820-1535760000-1535846399@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Labor Day Holiday - No One-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:Please enjoy the holiday with family and friends.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/labor-day-holiday-no-one-day-sitting-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180904
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180311T212357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180311T212357Z
UID:9821-1535932800-1536019199@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Please enjoy the holiday with family and friends.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/closed-labor-day-holiday-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T200842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T200842Z
UID:9830-1536606000-1536613200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Shamata/Vipassana Teachings - So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/shamata-vipassana-teachings-jim-hare-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:20180917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130450
CREATED:20180529T200137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T200137Z
UID:9829-1537210800-1537218000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson.\nRev. Myo is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our Monday evening program. Please email info@valleystreamszen.org
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-tba-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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