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SUMMARY:Zazenkai Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:Zazenkai means “to come together for meditation.”  As such\, it is a short retreat\, with the periods marked by the usual bells and interspersed with walking meditation\, but with no Dharma talk or instruction.  It is a time to come together and enjoy sitting and walking with one’s Dharma friends.  It is a time for uninterrupted practice. Everyone is welcome . \n\nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to join us for a social lunch after the formal program.\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first half-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 so you can learn more about the day.  $20 or scholarship.\n\nRegister on Eventbrite.com – or sign up on a Monday evening.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/zazenkai-half-day-sitting-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:20190909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev.  Amie Diller
DESCRIPTION:Sensei Chiko Amie Diller practiced at San Francisco Zen Center before being priest ordained by Maurine Stuart\, Roshi.  In 2019 she received dharma transmission from Sokaku Kathie Fischer.  Her Buddhist training has also included study and teaching in the Tibetan Gelupa tradition. She is a certified nurse-midwife\, mother\, and teacher of ‘Cultivating Emotional Balance’. \n  \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-09-09-4/2019-09-09/
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:20190916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9925-1568660400-1568667600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY: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-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-09-16-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Full Moon Ceremony,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190919T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20190608T224907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T224907Z
UID:10054-1568913300-1568925000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Nature walk: Bats of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Yolo Basin Wildlife Headquarters for this special event of seeing and learning about the Mexican Free-tailed Bats. Following a 45-minute indoor presentation on bat natural history\, the group will carpool to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area to watch one of the largest colonies of  bats in California as it emerges in large ribbons to hunt insects at sunset. To get to the bat viewing site\, we will travel through leased rice farming fields to an area not open to the public. The whole experience takes about three hours. This is a family friendly event with a small amount of walking. \nDirections from Sacramento:  From interstate 80 West take the Mace Boulevard Exit in Davis.  Turn left at the off-ramp light.  Turn left at the next light at the Mace Boulevard and Chiles Road intersection. Once on Chiles Road east of the Mace intersection\, travel approximately 1.5 mileseast to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area headquarters\, 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road). \nWant to Carpool?  Meet at the Sacramento Dharma Center at 4:30 p.m. (3111 Wissemann Dr.\, Sacramento) Consider parking on the street as this is a SIM practice evening. \n**Sign up at a sangha meeting or email info@valleystreamszen.org to let us know how many people you will bring.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/nature-walk-bats-at-the-yolo-causeway-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9926-1569265200-1569272400@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. Rev. Myo is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our evening program at the Dharma Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-09-23-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9927-1569870000-1569877200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Circle - Topic TBA
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nOur Practice Circle Guidelines:  (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.\nIn silence\, we allow all things to arise and pass away\, accepting and honoring different expressions and perspectives. We sit with our discomfort. \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-09-30-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20180904T182038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T182038Z
UID:9845-1570266000-1570294800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Buddha Activity: a Two-day Teaching Retreat with Tenshin Reb Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Tenshin Reb Anderson will lead this 2-day retreat. His theme is: “An old time buddha said\, ‘earth\, grass\, trees\, all living beings are engaged in buddha activity.’ Buddha activity is the unceasing process of freeing all beings so they may live in peace and harmony. The buddha ancestors called this buddha activity zazen. In this retreat we will study\, practice and realize this great activity.” \nReb Anderson was ordained as a priest in 1970 by Shunryu Suzuki roshi\, who gave him the name Tenshin Zenki (“Naturally Real\, The Whole Works”). He received dharma transmission in 1983 and served as abbot of San Francisco Zen Center from 1986 to 1995. Tenshin Roshi continues to teach at Zen Center and No Abode Hermitage\, and leads retreats across the U.S. and in Europe. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com   or at a sangha meeting. \n\nA separate teaching donation will be requested at the retreat.\nA vegan box lunch is available for people who register by September 30th. Please purchase the $12 meal ticket in addition to your registration or bring your own lunch.\nIf the registration cost is beyond your means\, please email info@valleystreamszen.org to request a reduced rate or scholarship.\nSaturday-only registration is available for those unable to attend the full retreat.\n\n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/2-day-sitting-tenshin-reb-anderson-4/2019-10-05/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9928-1570474800-1570482000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Circle - Fall Study Period begins
DESCRIPTION:Study period reading is The Record of Transmitting the Light: Zen Master Keizan’s Denkoroku\, translated by Francis D. Cook\, Wisdom Publications\, 1996. \nOnline at SOTOZEN-NET. (different translation)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-10-07-4/
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:20191012T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20191007T182847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T182847Z
UID:10073-1570869000-1570885200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Thangka Paintings - History\, Construction & Symbols
DESCRIPTION:Gus Koehler will offer a half-day course on the study of Buddhist Thangkas\, and how to use them to support practice. Gus will decode the symbols and meanings of the Buddha Shakyamuni\, Manjusri\, and White Tara paintings which hang in our meditation hall. The Wheel of Time image will also be examined. \nGus has studied with various teachers including: Paramahansa Muktananda\, Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa\, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje\, Ajit Mukerji\, Sogyal Rinpoche\, His Holiness the Dali Lama\, Lama Lodo\, Lama Surya Das\, Anam Thubten\, Lama Dawa and Dzogchen Lama Drimed.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/thangka-paintings-history-construction-symbols-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9929-1571079600-1571086800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. 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. He was priest ordained by Myo Lahey in 2016. \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation)\, followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-so-on-jim-hare-4/2019-10-14/
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:20191020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20190916T194935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T194935Z
UID:10072-1571565600-1571589000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Imagination & the Bodhisattva Path: a Day-long Retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
DESCRIPTION:The full title of this retreat is “The World Could Be Otherwise: Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path.”  Norman will lead us in sitting and walking meditation\, and speak on themes from his new book\, The World Could Be Otherwise\,  Through the Buddhist teaching of the six paramitas or “perfections”\, this book demonstrates an imaginative approach to spiritual practice in difficult times\, leading to kindness\, wisdom\, and a more awakened life. Copies will be available for purchase at the event. \nNorman Fischer is a poet\, essayist\, and a Zen Buddhist priest who teaches in the U.S.\, Canada and Mexico. In 2000\, he retired as co-abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center to found Everyday Zen Foundation\, an organization dedicated to adapting Zen Buddhist teachings to Western culture. \nThis retreat is sponsored by SBMG (Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group)\nRegister on Eventbrite.com \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/imagination-the-bodhisattva-path-a-day-long-retreat-with-zoketsu-norman-fischer-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:20191021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9930-1571684400-1571691600@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. Rev. Myo is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our evening program at the Dharma Center. \n  \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-10-21-4/
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:20191028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9931-1572289200-1572296400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sejiki Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Our Sejiki\, or food-offering\, ceremony is an opportunity to call forth the spirits of those who have passed this way before\, offering them solace and acknowledging our ongoing connection to them. Treats\, tea and conversation after the ceremony. Please bring noise makers and a treat to share. \n  \nIf you would like the name of a loved one who has died during the past year\, recited in the ceremony\, please send the full name of that person (and pronunciation) to info@valleystreamszen.org.  \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-10-28-4/
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:20191102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20180906T020656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T020656Z
UID:9851-1572685200-1572699600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:A half-day schedule of sitting and walking meditation\, offered along with a Dharma talk by So-On Jim Hare. \n\nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to join us for a social lunch after the formal program.\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first half-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 so you can learn more about the day.  $20\n\nRegistration TBA – or sign up on a Monday evening.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-jim-hare-2019-11-02-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20191015T044636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T044636Z
UID:10074-1572775200-1572786000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sangha Annual Meeting & Potluck Brunch
DESCRIPTION:This is a once-a-year opportunity to meet your sangha friends\, new board members and get the news about Valley Streams Zen Sangha. All members\, along with their family & friends are warmly invited to attend. \nPlease let us know by email or in person\, what food offering\, and how many people you will bring. Drinks and utensils will be provided.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sangha-annual-meeting-potluck-brunch-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9937-1572894000-1572901200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of Doralee Grindler Katonah's Priest Ordination
DESCRIPTION:After zazen\, we will celebrate Doralee Grindler Katonah’s recent priest ordination with her root teacher\, Sojun Diane Martin\, with whom she has studied for the past 18 years.  Doralee’s ordination into the Soto Zen lineages of Shunryu Suzuki and Dainin Katagiri\, took place on October 19th at Indian Creek Zen Farm near Ottawa\, Illinois. \nDuring her time of priest training Rev. Val Szymanski\, Guiding Teacher at Bamboo in the Wind Zen Sangha in Sunnyvale\, CA. has been her second teacher\, here in California. Rev. Val received transmission from Roshi Diane Martin in 2010. In addition\, Cornelia Junfu Shonkwiler\, Head Teacher at Middle Way Zen in San Jose\, Ca.\, was Doralee’s sewing teacher. \nRev. Val with the assistance of Practice Leader Jim Hare will conduct this welcoming of priesthood ceremony at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \nAll are invited to share in this auspicious event and enjoy tea and treats after the ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-11-04-4/
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:20191109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081704
CREATED:20190827T185217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T185217Z
UID:10059-1573304400-1573315200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sacramento Dharma Center's Third Anniversary Party
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to celebrate what your generous time\, effort and financial support has manifested as we mark another year together in our beautiful Dharma Center building. Bring your family and friends!\nMore details at SDC website. \nIf you would like to be on the volunteer committee for the party contact Linda Dekker at zendekker@gmail.com.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sacramento-dharma-centers-third-anniversary-party-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9938-1573498800-1573506000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So-On Jim Hare (Fall Study Period ends)
DESCRIPTION:So-On Jim Hare  serves as Tanto\, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984\, and was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 1985. He served as Head Student at Green Gulch Farm during the spring 2002 practice period. He was priest ordained by Myo Lahey in 2016. \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-11-11-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9939-1574103600-1574110800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Alan Block
DESCRIPTION:Alan Block\, Onzan Shinsho\, is entrusted as a teacher of Zen Buddhism by Zoketsu Norman Fischer in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki of the San Francisco Zen Center. He worked in construction for 30 years and previously taught college level history. He leads an Everyday Zen Oakland sitting group called  “meditation and a buddhist approach to life” on Tuesday evenings in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland. \n  \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-11-18-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191121T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20190608T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T020132Z
UID:9954-1574323200-1574326800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group
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.\nReadings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.\nContact Rollin Ives (twl4148@gmail.com) for current readings.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-3-2019-11-21-4/
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:20191125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9940-1574708400-1574715600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-seeking Mind Talk by Susan Farrar
DESCRIPTION:Our 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/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-11-25-4/
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:20191128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191128T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20191126T214209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T214209Z
UID:10078-1574928000-1574931600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:We will resume on December 5. \nStudy 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.\nReadings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.\nContact Rollin Ives (twl4148@gmail.com) for current readings.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-cancelled-4/
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:20191202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9941-1575313200-1575320400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Discussion of a koan\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Discussion of a case from the Denkoroku: Record of the Transmission of the Light\, led by Rev. So-On Jim Hare. \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/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-12-02-4/
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:20191206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20191108T034509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T034509Z
UID:10075-1575622800-1575666000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, Day 1
DESCRIPTION:“…when we practice zazen\, it is not that big mind is actually controlling small mind\, but simply that when small mind becomes calm\, big mind starts its true activity.”  ~Suzuki Roshi \nFor the third year\, Valley Streams Zen is offering a two-and-a half day non-residential sesshin.  This is an opportunity to set aside daily concerns\, giving all our attention to our sitting practice\, and taking care of ourselves as we would a guest.  The schedule for this retreat will be 9am – 9pm on Friday\, December 6 and Saturday\, December 7\, and 9am – 12pm on Sunday\, December 8 (plus 1/1/2 hours cleanup).  In addition to a schedule that includes sitting and walking meditation\, break periods and Dharma talks\, we will serve oryoki-style meals for lunch and dinner on the first two days of the retreat. Oryoki is the traditional practice of serving and eating meals together in silence. Please sign up by November 25\, by completing the form below and returning it to Practice Leader Jim Hare.\nSchedule: Friday & Saturday\, 9 am – 9 pm.; Sunday\, 9 am – 2 pm.\nCost:  $60 for full sesshin; $30 per full day; $15 per half day (scholarships available)\nRegister using this form; on a Monday night; or email So-On Jim Hare at info@valleystreamszen.org \n** Watch a short video demonstrating basic Oryoki forms\n** Oryoki Instruction Booklet
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/3-day-rohatsu-sesshin-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20191108T034509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T034509Z
UID:10076-1575709200-1575752400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, Day 2
DESCRIPTION:“…when we practice zazen\, it is not that big mind is actually controlling small mind\, but simply that when small mind becomes calm\, big mind starts its true activity.”  ~Suzuki Roshi \nFor the third year\, Valley Streams Zen is offering a two-and-a half day non-residential sesshin.  This is an opportunity to set aside daily concerns\, giving all our attention to our sitting practice\, and taking care of ourselves as we would a guest.  The schedule for this retreat will be 9am – 9pm on Friday\, December 6 and Saturday\, December 7\, and 9am – 12pm on Sunday\, December 8 (plus 1/1/2 hours cleanup).  In addition to a schedule that includes sitting and walking meditation\, break periods and Dharma talks\, we will serve oryoki-style meals for lunch and dinner on the first two days of the retreat. Oryoki is the traditional practice of serving and eating meals together in silence. Please sign up by November 25\, by completing the form below and returning it to Practice Leader Jim Hare.\nSchedule: Friday & Saturday\, 9 am – 9 pm.; Sunday\, 9 am – 2 pm.\nCost:  $60 for full sesshin; $30 per full day; $15 per half day (scholarships available)\nRegister using this form; on a Monday night; or email So-On Jim Hare at info@valleystreamszen.org \n** Watch a short video demonstrating basic Oryoki forms
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/3-day-rohatsu-sesshin-2-2019-12-07-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20191108T034754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T034754Z
UID:10077-1575795600-1575813600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, Day 3
DESCRIPTION:“…when we practice zazen\, it is not that big mind is actually controlling small mind\, but simply that when small mind becomes calm\, big mind starts its true activity.”  ~Suzuki Roshi \nFor the third year\, Valley Streams Zen is offering a two-and-a half day non-residential sesshin.  This is an opportunity to set aside daily concerns\, giving all our attention to our sitting practice\, and taking care of ourselves as we would a guest.  The schedule for this retreat will be 9am – 9pm on Friday\, December 6 and Saturday\, December 7\, and 9am – 12pm on Sunday\, December 8 (plus 1/1/2 hours cleanup).  In addition to a schedule that includes sitting and walking meditation\, break periods and Dharma talks\, we will serve oryoki-style meals for lunch and dinner on the first two days of the retreat. Oryoki is the traditional practice of serving and eating meals together in silence. Please sign up by November 25\, by completing the form below and returning it to Practice Leader Jim Hare.\nSchedule: Friday & Saturday\, 9 am – 9 pm.; Sunday\, 9 am – 2 pm.\nCost:  $60 for full sesshin; $30 per full day; $15 per half day (scholarships available)\nRegister using this form; on a Monday night; or email So-On Jim Hare at info@valleystreamszen.org \n** Watch a short video demonstrating basic Oryoki forms
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/3-day-rohatsu-sesshin-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191209T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20181207T040853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T040853Z
UID:9876-1575914400-1575916800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation
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 methods for\, and problems encountered when  we try to corral our attention.  This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion.  As time allows\, we demonstrate forms of practice used in the meditation hall. The class meets in the Teacher Room in the West Lobby.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-8-2019-12-09-4/2019-12-09/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Meditation Instruction
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9942-1575918000-1575925200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY: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. \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/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-12-09-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Full Moon Ceremony,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20191202T045047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T045047Z
UID:10079-1576314000-1576341000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Writing Retreat\, led by Susan Moon
DESCRIPTION:Susan Moon is a writer\, editor\, and lay teacher in the Soto Zen tradition. She is the author of a number of books about Buddhism\, including the humor book The Life and Letters of Tofu Roshi and This Is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity. For many years she was the editor of Turning Wheel\, the journal of socially engaged Buddhism. Her short stories and essays have been published widely. \nThis event is sponsored by SBMG. Register on Eventbrite
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/meditation-and-writing-retreat-led-by-susan-moon-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T081705
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9943-1576522800-1576530000@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. Rev. Myo is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our evening program at the Dharma Center. \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/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-12-16-4/2019-12-16/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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