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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123740
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123740
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123740
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123740
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191121T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123740
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123740
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191128T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123740
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:20260403T123740
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:20260403T123740
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123740
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123740
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:20260403T123740
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9944-1577127600-1577134800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Retreat Night
DESCRIPTION:This short Retreat Night offers an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice with two 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/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-12-23-4/
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:20191226T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191226T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20190607T192350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190607T192350Z
UID:9936-1577340000-1577345400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday we offer two early morning sittings (6-6:30 & 6:40-7:10) followed by a brief service (7:10-7:20). Following service\, you are invited to share a cup of tea or coffee before continuing with the rest of your day. Early morning zazen is the practice of Zen students everywhere. Before engaging in life’s busy activity\, we relax and wake up on the cushion. Come for all or part of the schedule. \n6:00 Zazen\n6:30 Kinhin (walking meditation)\n6:40 Zazen\n7:10 Service\n7:20 Tea\, Coffee & Conversation
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-12-2019-12-26-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191226T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20190608T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T020132Z
UID:9955-1577347200-1577350800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group - CANCELLED
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.\nMeet in the Board Room
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-3-2019-07-18-2019-12-26-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191229T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20190628T201857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T201857Z
UID:10058-1577610000-1577620800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:SDC Volunteer Work Day (suspended)
DESCRIPTION:On the last Sunday of every month volunteers are invited to help with outdoor maintenance\, indoor cleaning\, and other tasks around the Sacramento Dharma Center. It is a great way to show your gratitude\, with the added benefit of making new friends!\n\nSacramento Dharma Center Work Day
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sdc-volunteer-work-day-2019-12-29-4/2019-12-29/
LOCATION: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:20191230T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191230T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9945-1577732400-1577739600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Winter Celebration & Refreshments
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the new year by celebrating the treasure of sangha with your sangha friends!\nAfter meditation & service\, join us for tea and conversation. Taking care of the Sangha is a treasure to appreciate along with Buddha and Dharma. Please bring a finger food offering\, and poetry\, story\, or music to share (if you wish).
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-12-30-4/
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:20200104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20191212T033144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T033144Z
UID:10080-1578128400-1578142800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Sitting led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Zazen practice eases anxiety and fear\, and brings forth our courageous spirit\, strengthening our capacity to meet what comes with a calm mind. Please join us for a morning of sitting and walking meditation and a Dharma talk. \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.  $15\n\nRegister on Eventbrite.com – or sign up on a Monday evening.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-6/
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:20200105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20200106T000143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T000143Z
UID:10086-1578249000-1578256200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So-On Jim Hare (at SBMG)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-so-on-jim-hare-at-sbmg-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20191212T033421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T033421Z
UID:10081-1578337200-1578344400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Talk by Doralee Grindler Katonah
DESCRIPTION:Topic to be announced.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practice-talk-by-doralee-grindler-katonah-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:20200113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20191212T034354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T034354Z
UID:10082-1578942000-1578949200@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/full-moon-ceremony-8-4/
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:20200120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20191212T043157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T043157Z
UID:10083-1579546800-1579554000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Program Inspired by Martin Luther King
DESCRIPTION:Our discussion tonight will recognize and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/program-inspired-by-martin-luther-king-2-4/
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:20200201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20190608T052338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T052338Z
UID:10060-1580547600-1580576400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:A Good Voyage of Nothing - One-day Zen Sitting led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:“I have discovered that it is necessary\, absolutely necessary\, to believe in nothing. That is\, we have to believe in something which has no form and no color—something which exists before all forms and colors appear.” ~ Shunryu Suzuki\, roshi \nThis theme will be explored in our practice and in the Dharma talk. The retreat will be led by So-on Jim Hare\, Valley Streams Zen’s practice leader. This is a day-long sitting and walking meditation retreat for people with previous retreat experience\, though not necessarily in Zen. \n\nPlease bring a bag lunch.\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first one-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 or email info@valleystreamszen.org \nRegister on Eventbrite.com – or sign up on a Monday evening.\n$20 or inquire about scholarship.\nOur one-day and half-day sittings are held on the first Saturday of every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-led-by-rev-so-on-jim-hare-2020-02-01-4/
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:20200203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20191212T044934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T044934Z
UID:10084-1580756400-1580763600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Zen Studies Circle\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/zen-studies-circle-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-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:20200224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9949-1582570800-1582578000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Studies Circle\, led by Tanto So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:The Wheel of Liberation\, as taught in the Upanisa Sutra\, describes the conditions that lead to the end of suffering.  This wheel of “liberating” conditionality corresponds to the third and fourth noble truths\, the truths that there is an end to suffering and that there is a path to the end of suffering. \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-2019-07-22-2019-12-16-2020-02-24-4/
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:20200307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123741
CREATED:20181101T183201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T183201Z
UID:9871-1583586000-1583596800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Jizo Ceremony - For Loved Ones Who Have Died and Other Losses
DESCRIPTION:Jizo is the beloved Great Bodhisattva found within many Buddhist traditions\, who carries us across the threshold of death and loss and safely accompanies us through the ‘hell zones’ of deep suffering. \nEspecially honored in Japan\, Jizo (also known as ‘Earth Store’ or ‘Earth Womb’) brings to us the qualities of courage\, fearlessness\, and tenderness needed to enter into our experiences of grief and loss and to open our hearts to the mystery of life and death. \nThis will be a sacred time for us to come together to acknowledge and remember the death of someone dear to us or another kind of significant loss\, whether recent or from long ago.  We will take refuge in the safe container of our shared presence with each other for the sake of our healing. \nWe will be introduced to this ceremony by our facilitators and then in silence we will create hand-made offerings for our loved ones. In a ceremony of remembrance we will honor their lives and our relationship with them.  We will complete the ceremony with a processional into our garden to offer prayer flag messages for the dying and for ourselves as we continue to live our lives. \nIn this sacred space we will together turn towards the complexity of grief and discover the strength that arises when we embrace our interconnectedness with all beings. \nEveryone is welcome and there is no fee.  Donations offered will be given to the Susan Orr Memorial Garden.  \n Registrer at Eventbrite.com \nFor further information contact:  Doralee Grindler Katonah at grindkaton@icloud.com \nThis ceremony has been brought to us from Japan by Yvonne Rand and Jan Chosen-Bays and transmitted to Chris Forten and Sarah Emerson (all transmitted Zen Priests).  Doralee Grindler Katonah will lead\, assisted by Rev. Amie Diller. Doralee has received two years of training in preparation for guiding this ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/jizo-ceremony-2020-03-07-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat,Special Event
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