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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200713T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200713T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
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SUMMARY:Way-Seeking Mind Talk\, by Shitoku Rollin Ives
DESCRIPTION:Dharma friend\, Shitoku Kishin Rollin Ives will give the talk this evening. Rollin received Jukai (lay precepts) from Steve Weintraub in 2016 at Presidio Hill Zen Center in San Francisco. He began practicing Buddhism in 2001. His Buddhist name is translated as Lion of Devotion – Imperturbable Heart. \n\n\n\nDuring the pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you wait for the host to start the meeting\, click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule:\n20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; 30 minute Talk/Discussion\, then announcements about 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/Unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-program-2020-07-13-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200720T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10123-1595270700-1595275200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey\, Abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher\, will offer the Dharma talk this evening. Myo has previously served as head of practice (Tanto) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Raised in an observant Roman Catholic home\, Myo was drawn to religion and spirituality at an early age and found Zen Buddhism in his teens. He began sitting in 1969 and practiced with many San Francisco Zen Center practitioners and teachers\, including Dainin Katigiri-roshi\, Kobun Chino-sensei\, Yoshimura-sensei\, and Issan Dorsey. Myo studied Sanskrit at UC Berkeley for ten years. \n\n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule:\n20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; 30+ minute Talk/Discussion\, then announcements – a little more than 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-program-2020-07-20-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200727T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10124-1595875500-1595881800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Poetry Night\, led by Linda Dekker - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Sangha member\, Linda Dekker\, will lead us in an evening of reading and writing poetry.  Linda was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 2001 and lived at San Francisco Zen Center’s Green Gulch Farm in 2003-04. She has served on the Board of Directors\, as Ino\, and on the Practice Committee. She is Office Manager for Sacramento Dharma Center. Her interest in and practice of poetry and writing is long-standing. \n\nDuring the pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you wait for the host to start the meeting\, click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/Unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-program-2020-07-27-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200803T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10125-1596480300-1596486600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Circle\, led by Doralee Grindler Katonah (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Doralee serves as head of the mediation hall and is also president of the VSZS board of directors. She was priest ordained in 2019 by Sojun Diane Martin. \n\nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. *To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software. \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-program-2020-08-03-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10126-1597086000-1597091400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Shosan Vicki Austin (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Shosan Victoria Austin began practicing both Zen and yoga in 1971. In the Soto Zen tradition\, she is entrusted as a Dharma heir in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki\, an international priest of the Soto School\, and a Dharma teacher at San Francisco Zen Center. She trained in the U.S.\, in India\, and in Japan. In the Iyengar tradition\, she is certified as an Intermediate teacher. \n\nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-program-2020-08-10-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200817T215603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T215603Z
UID:10148-1597651200-1597665600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by So-on Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10127-1597690800-1597696200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:So-On Jim Hare  serves as 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. \n  \n\n  \nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. *To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software. \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-program-2020-08-17-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10128-1598295600-1598301000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey\, Abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher\, will offer the Dharma talk this evening. Myo has previously served as head of practice (Tanto) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Raised in an observant Roman Catholic home\, Myo was drawn to religion and spirituality at an early age and found Zen Buddhism in his teens. He began sitting in 1969 and practiced with many San Francisco Zen Center practitioners and teachers\, including Dainin Katigiri-roshi\, Kobun Chino-sensei\, Yoshimura-sensei\, and Issan Dorsey. Myo studied Sanskrit at UC Berkeley for ten years. \n\nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-program-2020-08-24-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200831T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10129-1598900400-1598905800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Guest teacher\, Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel\, of Still Breathing Zen Meditation Center in Oakland\, will lead our meditation and offer the dharma talk. Rev. Zenju is a dharma heir of Buddha and the late Zenkei Blanche Hartman in the Shunryu Suzuki Roshi lineage through the San Francisco Zen Center (SFZC).  Her practice is influenced by Native American and African indigenous traditions. She is an author\, poet\, teacher\, artist\, and drum medicine woman. The essence of her transmissions come together in her talks and books. The Deepest Peace: A Season of Contemplation and Stillness (upcoming by Parallax Press\, Fall 2020); Sanctuary: A Meditation on Home\, Homelessness\, and Belonging\, The Way of Tenderness: Awakening Through Race\, Sexuality\, and Gender (print and audio) and Black Angel Cards: 36 Oracles and Messages for Divining Your Life. \n• Dana for her can be offered through:  PayPal.me/Zenju \n\n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-program-2020-08-31-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20190608T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T020132Z
UID:9991-1599120000-1599123600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:During this time of separation\, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare\, with readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.\nWe are currently reading The Wholehearted Way\, Eihei Dogen’s Bendowa\, translated by Shohaku Okumura and Taigen Daniel Leighton. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com \n\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 205584902 (the same each week)\nAt 7:50 am\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/205584902\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)\n\n**From your telephone\, tap once:  +16699006833\,\,205584902#  US (San Jose)\nOR\nCall 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt\, enter 2005584902\nUse these controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = mute/unmute \nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. You may also enjoy listening to our archived Dharma Talks\, or online programs from Hartford Street Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-4-2020-04-09-2020-06-11-2020-09-03-4/2020-09-03/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Study Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10131-1599505200-1599510600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday
DESCRIPTION:We will resume our regular programming on Thursday\, Sept. 10.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200830T184936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200830T184936Z
UID:10149-1599901200-1599915600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Mindfulness to the Fore; a half-day sitting
DESCRIPTION:“A monk goes to the forest\, to the foot of a tree\, or to an empty room\, sits down cross-legged in the lotus position [or some other way]\, holds the body straight\, and establishes mindfulness in front of him/her.” ~The Satipatthana Sutra.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe schedule for this retreat will include sitting and walking meditation\, and a short Dharma talk by Valley Streams Zen Sangha practice leader\, So-On Jim Hare. The schedule will include the option to begin sitting early\, before joining the group on Zoom.\n•This event is offered by donation. Please consider making an offering through Eventbrite.com when you register\, or from the link on our homepage. \nREGISTER HERE to receive full details and instructions for joining via Zoom.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/bringing-mindfulness-to-the-fore-a-half-day-sitting-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200914T185000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10132-1600109400-1600115400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Uses of the Heart Sutra" (Pt. 1 of 2) by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s talk\, “Uses of the Heart Sutra” is Part 1 of 2. The second talk will be given next Monday\, Sept. 21. \nSo-On Jim Hare  serves as 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. \n\nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. *To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software. \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-09-14-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10133-1600714800-1600720200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Uses of the Heart Sutra" (Pt. 2) by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Join us tonight for Part 2 of “Uses of the Heart Sutra”\, given by So-On Jim Hare. \nSo-On Jim Hare  serves as 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. \n\nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. *To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software. \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-09-21-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10134-1601319600-1601325000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey\, Abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher\, will offer the Dharma talk this evening. Myo has previously served as head of practice (Tanto) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Raised in an observant Roman Catholic home\, Myo was drawn to religion and spirituality at an early age and found Zen Buddhism in his teens. He began sitting in 1969 and practiced with many San Francisco Zen Center practitioners and teachers\, including Dainin Katigiri-roshi\, Kobun Chino-sensei\, Yoshimura-sensei\, and Issan Dorsey. Myo studied Sanskrit at UC Berkeley for ten years. \n\nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-09-28-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10135-1601924400-1601929800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-seeking Mind Talk\, by Brett Gardali (ONLINE)
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. \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-10-05-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200924T022735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T022735Z
UID:10150-1602318600-1602333000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting (outdoors)\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:After these many months of sitting at home\, we have an opportunity to practice together\, sitting outside\, socially distanced. (Air quality and weather permitting!)  This will be a “zazenkai” sitting\, meaning a schedule of silent sitting and walking meditation\, with no dharma talk. Everyone will be masked and at least 6 feet apart. \nRegistration is by donation and the number of attendees is limited. Please send an email if you are not already on our email list.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-possibly-outdoors-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:20201012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10136-1602529200-1602534600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
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. \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-10-12-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10137-1603134000-1603139400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Hoka Soko Chris Fortin (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:This evening we welcome guest teacher\, Chris Fortin\, a Soto Zen teacher who began practicing Buddhism in 1976 while living at the San Francisco Zen Center. After many years of practice she received Dharma Transmission from Zoketsu Norman Fischer of Everyday Zen\, in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. \n\nChris founded Dharma Heart Zen to share the path of wholehearted living and awakening with others. She leads the Dharma Heart Zen Sangha in Cotati and the Woman’s Lotus Sangha in Sebastopol. She is a senior teacher in the Everyday Zen community and leads workshops at SFZC. She is guiding teacher of Sky Island Zen in Tuscon Arizona and leads retreats in ancient Aravaipa Canyon.  She was the co- founder of Veterans PATH (formerly Honoring the Path of the Warrior)\, offering retreats and meditation and mindfulness practices for returning veterans. She offers Jizo Bodhisattva trainings and ceremonies for those who have lost children\, loved ones and those who are grieving the pain and suffering of the world.  Chris is actively engaged in the dharma of social and racial justice and the climate crisis. She coleads a monthly Racial Literacy and Dharma Group and serves on the Soto Zen Buddhist Association’s Diversity Equity\, Inclusion\, & Accessibility (DEIA) Committee. \n\n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-10-19-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10138-1603738800-1603744200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk or Practice Circle\, by Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (ONLINE)
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. \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-10-26-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20190608T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T020132Z
UID:9999-1603958400-1603962000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:During this time of separation\, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare\, with readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.\nThe group is currently reading The Mountains and Waters Sutra: a Practitioner’s Guide to Dogen’s Sansuikyo by Shohaku Okumura. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com \n\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 205584902 (the same each week)\nAt 7:50 am\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/205584902\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)\n\n**From your telephone\, tap once:  +16699006833\,\,205584902#  US (San Jose)\nOR\nCall 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt\, enter 2005584902\nUse these controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = mute/unmute \nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. You may also enjoy listening to our archived Dharma Talks\, or online programs from Hartford Street Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-4-2020-04-09-2020-06-11-2020-09-03-2020-10-29-4/2020-10-29/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10139-1604343600-1604349000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Hozan Alan Senauke  (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Hozan Alan Senauke is a Soto Zen priest\, folk musician and poet residing at the Berkeley Zen Center (BZC) in Berkeley\, California\, where he currently serves as Vice Abbot. Hozan was ordained and received Dharma Transmission from Sojun Roshi in 1998. As a former Executive Director of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship (BPF)\, he brings a global perspective on socially-engaged Buddhism and Zen as a force for positive change. He founded the Clear View Project\, bringing Buddhist-based resources for relief and social change where they are needed around the world. \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. \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-11-02-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200924T024819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T024819Z
UID:10151-1604739600-1604754000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Resting the mind in the midst of the habitual activity of thought is the ultimate form of relaxation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will be a online sitting with a schedule of sitting and walking meditation and a short Dharma talk by Valley Streams Zen practice leader\, Jim Hare. The schedule will include the option to begin sitting early\, before joining the group on Zoom\, as we did in the September sitting. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20201009T215405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T215405Z
UID:10152-1604829600-1604836800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Annual Sangha "Brunch" (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Bring your coffee or tea and a pastry and spend a relaxed Sunday morning catching up with Sangha friends\, hearing the latest news from VSZS Board members\, and sharing your ideas!\nPresident Doralee will review the past year’s events and Treasurer Larry Smith will present the Sangha’s financial report. We will assemble in our Zoom cubicles and in breakout rooms to more easily talk about what has been and what could be for our sangha in the coming year.\n• Register on Eventbrite
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/annual-meeting-virtual-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10140-1604948400-1604953800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by guest teacher Susan Moon (ONLINE)
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. \nSue has been a Zen student since 1976\, practicing in the lineage of Suzuki Roshi at Berkeley Zen Center\, Tassajara Zen Mountain Monastery\, Green Gulch Farm\, and now with Zoketsu Norman Fischer’s Everyday Zen sangha. She received “entrustment” as a lay teacher in 2005. \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. \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-11-09-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10141-1605553200-1605558600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:So-On Jim Hare  serves as 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. \n  \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-11-16-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10142-1606158000-1606163400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey\, Abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher\, will offer the Dharma talk this evening. Myo has previously served as head of practice (Tanto) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Raised in an observant Roman Catholic home\, Myo was drawn to religion and spirituality at an early age and found Zen Buddhism in his teens. He began sitting in 1969 and practiced with many San Francisco Zen Center practitioners and teachers\, including Dainin Katigiri-roshi\, Kobun Chino-sensei\, Yoshimura-sensei\, and Issan Dorsey. Myo studied Sanskrit at UC Berkeley for ten years. \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-11-23-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201129T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20201112T041101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T041101Z
UID:10156-1606676400-1606682700@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin (online)\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Welcome and orientation for Rohatsu Sesshin offered via Zoom.\nRohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This Rohatsu will be on Zoom and will have a very different format.  It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only the morning and evening periods\, Sunday\, Nov. 29 – Friday Dec. 4.  On Saturday\, Dec. 5\, we will offer a full day sitting. We’ll close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 6\, with morning zazen\, a Dharma talk and ceremony.  Our regular programs\, on Monday and Thursday\, will proceed online as usual. \nSun. – Fri. Sesshin Schedule\nSat. & Sun. Sesshin Schedule \n*Please contact Jim Hare at info@valleystreamszen.org to sign up.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-online-at-home-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201130T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201130T071500
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20201112T041714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T041714Z
UID:10157-1606716000-1606720500@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin (morning schedule)
DESCRIPTION:Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This Rohatsu will be on Zoom and will have a very different format.  It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only the morning and evening periods\, Sunday\, Nov. 29 – Friday Dec. 4.  On Saturday\, Dec. 5\, we will offer a full day sitting. We’ll close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 6\, with morning zazen\, a Dharma talk and ceremony.  Our regular programs\, on Monday and Thursday\, will proceed online as usual.\n*Please contact Jim Hare at info@valleystreamszen.org for further information. \nSun. – Fri. Sesshin Schedule\nSat. & Sun. Sesshin Schedule\nChants for Rohatsu Sesshin
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-morning-schedule-4/2020-11-30/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155407
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10143-1606762800-1606768200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:So-On Jim Hare  serves as 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. \n  \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n*To join the meeting by computer or smart phone\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone with audio only: \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-11-30-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event,Retreat Night
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