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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
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:20260403T141826
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201130T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201130T071500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201201T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201112T042021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T042021Z
UID:10153-1606842000-1606855500@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin (evening 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-online-afternoon-schedule-4/2020-12-01/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201112T042539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T042539Z
UID:10162-1607023800-1607028300@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin (modified evening 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-modified-evening-schedule-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201112T043006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T043006Z
UID:10163-1607148000-1607201100@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, One-day Sitting (online)
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.\nOur Rohatsu is on Zoom this year and has a very different format.  It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting just the morning and evening periods\, Sunday through Friday.  On Saturday\, December 5 we have a full day sitting\, and we’ll close out the week with Sunday morning zazen\, Dharma talk and ceremony. \nSat. & Sun. Sesshin Schedule\nChants for Rohatsu Sesshin
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-one-day-sitting-online-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201112T042658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T042658Z
UID:10164-1607245200-1607254200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin - (closing program)
DESCRIPTION:Last day of sesshin with morning zazen\, a Dharma talk\, and closing ceremony. \nSat. & Sun. Sesshin Schedule\nChants for Rohatsu Sesshin
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-online-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10144-1607367600-1607373000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Circle\, led by Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (ONLINE)
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. \n  \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-2020-12-07-4/
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:20201214T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20181207T040853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T040853Z
UID:9891-1607967900-1607970600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:On the second Monday of each month\, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice.  For now\, we are offering the instruction online\, using using Zoom video conferencing software. We focus on the art of sitting meditation\, with emphasis on posture\, breath and mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nIf you are not already on our mailing list\, please sign up for Weekly Emails to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and password for this meeting.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-2020-06-08-2020-12-14-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Meditation Instruction,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10145-1607972400-1607977800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
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. \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-2020-12-14-4/
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:20201217T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201217T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201218T041117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T041117Z
UID:10165-1608184800-1608190200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen & Service
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.\nSchedule:\n5:45-Zoom room opens\,\n6:00-Zazen\,\n6:30-Walking Meditation\,\n6:40-Zazen\, 7:10-Service   
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/thursday-morning-zazen-service-4/2020-12-17/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10146-1608577200-1608582600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the new year by celebrating the treasure of sangha with your sangha friends – albeit virtually this year!  This will be an evening of sharing poetry\, stories\, or music\, with time to visit in small groups on Zoom.\nOne and all are welcome! \nProgram Schedule \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  \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-2020-12-21-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10147-1609182000-1609187400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Retreat Night (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:On Retreat Night we offer an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice with three 25-minute periods of zazen\, interspersed with walking meditation (called kinhin). Turning the light inward we explore the causes of suffering and what can end it. This invitation is extended to everyone. \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-2020-12-28-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event,Retreat Night
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201224T043611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T043611Z
UID:10173-1609786800-1609792200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Circle: "Reflecting on the Year Past\, and the Year to Come"
DESCRIPTION:This evening’s practice circle will be led by our head of practice\, So-On Jim Hare. \nThe Three Treasures are the foundation of the Practice Circle: (1) the Oneness of Buddha\, (2) the Diversity of Dharma\, (3) the Harmony of Sangha. The circle itself is a container for being in the present\, manifesting just as we are in the truth of the moment.\nOur Practice Circle Guidelines are 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\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: 30 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-night-zazen-service-and-program-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:20210109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201218T042217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T042217Z
UID:10172-1610182800-1610211600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practicing Kind Speech: a One-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:“Kind speech” means that when you see sentient beings you arouse the mind of compassion and offer words of loving care.\n– Eihei Dogen \nWith a morning Dharma talk and afternoon discussion\, we will explore the Bodhisattva’s practice of kind and compassionate speech. Our speaking will be bracketed by periods of sitting meditation. A detailed schedule will be sent to those that sign up. Tanto So On Jim Hare will lead this sitting. \n•  Register at Eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practicing-kind-speech-a-one-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210111T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210111T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201230T215355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T215355Z
UID:10212-1610387100-1610389800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation – ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:On the second Monday of each month\, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice.  For now\, we are offering the instruction online\, using using Zoom video conferencing software. We focus on the art of sitting meditation\, with emphasis on posture\, breath and mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nIf you are not already on our mailing list\, please sign up for Weekly Emails to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and password for this meeting.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-online-4/2021-01-11/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Meditation Instruction,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201224T043612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T043612Z
UID:10192-1610391600-1610397000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (via Zoom)
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: 30 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-night-zazen-service-and-program-2021-01-11-4/
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:20210118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201224T043612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T043612Z
UID:10193-1610996400-1611001800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Program Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality\, tied in a single garment of destiny.  Whatever affects one directly\, affects all Indirectly.”  ~Martin Luther King\, Jr. \nFacilitated by Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah\, our program will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with a presentation by 4 sangha members who participated in a 12-week\, 6-session study group on White Supremacy\, White Privilege\, and the Dharma. This study group was developed for white sangha members who want to learn about the history of racism and its continuation in the form of systemic racism\, the ideology of white supremacy and how white supremacy is perpetuated through the invisibility of white privilege.  Through reading\, personal introspection\, and reflection on action\, learning occurred on an embodied level.  New integrative understandings of the dharma culminated our inquiry together. \nCome to listen to sangha friends reflect on their experiences in the study group\, and then to participate in further discussion regarding this challenging root of suffering in our society.  With this conversation\, we aim to honor Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s assertion that we are all responsible for bringing justice to our world. \n\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: 30 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-night-zazen-service-and-program-2021-01-18-4/
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:20210125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201224T043612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T043612Z
UID:10194-1611601200-1611606600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:So-On Jim Hare  serves as Tanto\, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984\, and was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 1985. He served as Head Student at Green Gulch Farm during the spring 2002 practice period. He was priest ordained by Myo Lahey in 2016. \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: 30 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-night-zazen-service-and-program-2021-01-25-4/
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:20210201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201224T043613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T043613Z
UID:10195-1612206000-1612211400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Sessei Meg Levie
DESCRIPTION:Guest teacher\, Sessei Meg Levie\, MA\, has been practicing Soto Zen for almost 30 years and has lived in residence at all three centers of the San Francisco Zen Center. She received ordination as a Zen priest in 2003 from Tenshin Reb Anderson and held the position of Shuso (Head Student) in 2007. As a professional coach\, she specializes in working with executives who approach their work from a Dharma and practice perspective\, and she is very interested in how core Buddhist teachings can shed light on the challenges and possibilities we are encountering in the world today. \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: 30 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-night-zazen-service-and-program-2021-02-01-4/
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:20210206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20210109T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T010241Z
UID:10218-1612602000-1612616400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sitting Where the Clouds Pile Up: Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:This half-day sitting will be led by tanto\, So-On Jim Hare. There is no fee for this sitting\, but you do need to register on Eventbrite.com.  The link and a detailed schedule will be sent to those who register.  There will be an optional early morning sitting beginning at 6 a.m. for those who wish for more meditation. \n  \n*To join via computer: \n\nDownload free Zoom Client for Meetings  and\nDownload SFZC Chants in PDF.\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.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-or-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:20210208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201224T043613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T043613Z
UID:10196-1612810800-1612816200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Shoku Kathy Early
DESCRIPTION:Guest teacher Shōku Kathy Early came to zen practice in 1994 through classes with Tenshin Reb Anderson at the Yoga Room in Berkeley. She then practiced for several years with Keido Les Kaye at Kannon Do Zen Center in Mountain View\, after which she trained at San Francisco Zen Center for 16 years. She was priest ordained by Tenshin Anderson in 2005. Shoku also spent a year and a half in residence at Toshoji International Training Monastery\, in Okayama\, Japan. \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\n\n\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: 30 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-night-zazen-service-and-program-2021-02-08-4/
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:20210215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141826
CREATED:20201224T043613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T043613Z
UID:10197-1613415600-1613421000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:So-On Jim Hare  serves as Tanto\, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984\, and was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 1985. He served as Head Student at Green Gulch Farm during the spring 2002 practice period. He was priest ordained by Myo Lahey in 2016. \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\nMeeting ID for Monday Evenings is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977\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.\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 30 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-night-zazen-service-and-program-2021-02-15-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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