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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T080000
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SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:*We will reconvene on May 18*\nThe Zen Study Group meets at the Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2023-05-11/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230409T223006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T033129Z
UID:16006-1684177200-1684184400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Retreat Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the sangha for two period of zazen (sitting meditation) with one period of kinhin (walking meditation).  We will close the evening  with the Three Refuges chanted in Pali. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/retreat-night/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat Night
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230329T174121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T175333Z
UID:15959-1684782000-1684789200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Talk by Tō Ji Chi Kai Oscar Balaguer (Speaker in person)
DESCRIPTION:Spiritually inspired art can illuminate Zen teaching and enrich Zen practice without the need for verbal overlay. in his talk “Zen Practice and Inspired Art\,” Oscar will consider four approaches to expressing the ineffable through imagery\, using examples from Zen and other traditions.  Oscar is a retired environmental scientist\, a long-time student of Tenshin Reb Anderson\, and a devotee of the capacity to create and love art.  \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practice-talk-by-to-ji-chi-kai-oscar-balaguer-speaker-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230409T223553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T224344Z
UID:16016-1685386800-1685394000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:ZENDO CLOSED for Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/zendo-closed-for-memorial-day/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T142244Z
UID:13832-1685606400-1685610000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Study Group will take the month of June off and reconvene on Thursday\, July 6. We’ll start our new text\, The Lankavatara Sutra\, translated with commentary by Red Pine. \nThe Zen Study Group meets at the Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2023-06-01/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230411T003747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T042711Z
UID:15975-1685800800-1685808000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Shukke Tokudo Ceremony for Clement Spring (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Come\, monk* \nThe ceremony of Shukke Tokudo consists in receiving the precepts of the Bodhisattva and\, by doing so\, taking refuge in the three treasures: Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha. It is the ceremony for priest ordination.  Preceptor Rev. Kyōshō Valorie Beer will convey the precepts to sangha member Clement Spring and will ordain him as a Soto Zen priest in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki-roshi. All are invited.\n\nDownload Invitation              RSVP at 775.636.4814 or springcj@att.net   \n\n*calligraphy by Shunryu Suzuki
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/shukke-tokudo-ceremony-for-clement-spring/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230409T230431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T203711Z
UID:16018-1685991600-1685998800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:A Dramatic Reading of the Holy Teaching of Vimalakīrti
DESCRIPTION:This beloved text\, unique among Buddhist Scriptures\, contains the quintessence of Mahayana doctrines\, taught with vivid imagery\, dramatic encounters and sly humor.  Members of the Thursday morning study group  recently completed a study of this text and\, together other cast members\,  present a dramatic reading of excepts from the Vimalakīrti Sutra\, slightly adapted. \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*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/a-dramatic-reading-of-the-holy-teaching-of-vimalakirti/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230608T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T015455Z
UID:13833-1686211200-1686214800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:(On break) Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Study Group will take the month of June off and reconvene on Thursday\, July 6. We’ll start our new text\, The Lankavatara Sutra\, translated with commentary by Red Pine. \nThe Zen Study Group meets at the Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2023-06-01-2023-06-08/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230502T184244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T015028Z
UID:16090-1686596400-1686603600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So'on Jim Hare (Speaker in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. So’on Jim Hare  serves as Tanto\, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984\, and was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 1985. He served as Head Student at Green Gulch Farm during the spring 2002 practice period\, and was priest ordained by Rev. Myo Lahey in 2016. \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us in the zendo or on zoom. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-hybrid-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T015537Z
UID:13834-1686816000-1686819600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:(On break) Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Study Group will take the month of June off and reconvene on Thursday\, July 6. We’ll start our new text\, The Lankavatara Sutra\, translated with commentary by Red Pine. \nThe Zen Study Group meets at the Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2023-06-01-2023-06-15/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230502T184603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T023422Z
UID:16092-1687201200-1687208400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-Seeking Mind Talk with Malia McCarthy (Speaker in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Each of us has come to Zen practice as a seeker\, with a spirit of inquiry\, from diverse backgrounds. The idea of our way-seeking mind talks is for members to share how it is they came to practice. Each person tells his or her own story in a unique way that often blends autobiography\, spiritual biography\, and the practice questions engaging each person. \nMalia is a member of the Valley Streams Board of Directors and serves as secretary. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/way-seeking-mind-talk-with-jody-ansell-speaker-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T015812Z
UID:16163-1687420800-1687424400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:(On break) Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Study Group will take the month of June off and reconvene on Thursday\, July 6. We’ll start our new text\, The Lankavatara Sutra\, translated with commentary by Red Pine. \nThe Zen Study Group meets at the Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2023-06-01-2023-06-22/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230502T183835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T024028Z
UID:16087-1687806000-1687813200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Shōku Kathy Early (Speaker on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Guest teacher Shōku Kathy Early came to zen practice in 1994 through classes with Tenshin Reb Anderson at the Yoga Room in Berkeley while working as a semiconductor engineer in Silicon Valley.  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. Shōku also spent a year and a half in residence at Toshoji International Training Monastery\, in Okayama\, Japan\, including four angos (90 day training periods). \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 in-person or on zoom. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-shoku-kathy-early-hybrid-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T015908Z
UID:16110-1688025600-1688029200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:(On break) Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Study Group will take the month of June off and reconvene on Thursday\, July 6.\nAt that time we will start our new text\, The Lankavatara Sutra\, translated with commentary by Red Pine. The Zen Study Group meets at the Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2023-06-22-2023-06-29/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230701T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230701T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230529T153706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T161056Z
UID:16200-1688200200-1688214600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Sitting led by Rev. Parāvṛtti Hokyo Doralee Grindler Katonah : Cultivating Intimacy Within Open US to the World (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:A monk asked Dongshan: What is Buddha? Donshan replied\, ‘Three pounds of flax.’ \nWhether sitting\, walk\, sitting\, standing\, or lying down we open wholeheartedly to the Way and Buddha activity happens on its own. Come\, sit\, and walk together to support each other in continuous practice.  The retreat includes periods of zazen (sitting meditation)\,  kinhin (walking meditation)\, and a dharma talk with a social lunch to follow.  Bring your own bag lunch. Hot water and tea are available.  \nFor more information contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org.  If you have limited or no experience in sitting meditation\, please email the teacher at grindkaton@ icloud.com \nRev. Parāvṛtti  Hokyo Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall at Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen lineage with Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbara Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, Head Priest of Bamboo in the Wind Zen Sangha in California. She was lay ordained in 2008 and priest ordained in 2019. She served as head student for the Spring practice period at Bamboo in the Wind Zen Sangha in  May 2022. \nRegister on Eventbrite.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230502T185804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T024200Z
UID:16096-1688410800-1688418000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Ceremony (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Full Moon Ceremony acknowledges the karma created by our intentional actions\, and reminds us to renew our commitment to the ethical conduct expressed as the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts. These are guiding principles for our daily conduct in the world. This ceremony is rooted in a ritual from pre-Buddhist India. \nTexts for the chants are distributed during the ceremony or available here:  *Full Moon Ceremony Chants \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo prepare for the ceremony there are two 25 minutes meditation periods separated by 10 minutes of walking meditation.   All are welcome to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/full-moon-ceremony-in-person-and-online-2-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Full Moon Ceremony,Hybrid Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211423Z
UID:13905-1688623200-1688628600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen and Service (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two periods of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation)\, or just the first or second second meditation periods\, as your schedule allows. \n6:00 am  – Zazen (sitting meditation)\n6:30 am –  Kinhin (walking meditation)\n6:40 am –  Zazen\n7:10 am –  Morning Service \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the beginning of each period to take your seat in the zendo or\, if arriving via Zoom\, to allow the AV person time to admit you. If you arrive on Zoom after the beginning of the sit\, the AV person will not admit latecomers until the beginning of the next period. Stay for a cup of tea after service if you join in person. \n•Zoom meeting link\n•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2023-07-06/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Morning Zazen
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T144946Z
UID:16169-1688630400-1688634000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-hybrid/2023-07-06/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230427T223107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T194929Z
UID:16079-1688911200-1688918400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Kyōji Linda Dekker (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:        Kyōji Linda Dekker\nKyōji Linda Dekker was a founder of Valley Streams Zen Sangha and  of the Sacramento Dharma Center.  She served on the Boards of SBMG\, Valley Streams\, and the Dharma Center and incorporated all three organizations as nonprofits.  Linda served on the Sacramento Dharma Center Board for over 8 years\, through the entire process of inception\, fundraising and locating the Wissemann Drive property we now occupy. She also served on the SDC Art and Design Committee\, helping to transform the building into the pleasing aesthetic we have today.  In addition to all of this\, Linda served as the first office manager of the Sacramento Dharma Center\, stepping down in 2022 when her illness made it infeasible for her to continue. Linda’s service throughout was offered from her great spirit of giving and devotion to the Dharma.In her practice life\, Linda became a student of Tenshin Reb Anderson in the late 1990’s. She was lay-ordained by him and practiced in residence at Green Gulch Farm 2001-2002. She served as Ino (head of the meditation hall) for Valley Streams Zen Sangha 2015 – 2018. \nLinda passed from this life April 2\, 2023  after a long illness\, surrounded by friends and family. \nLinda is survived by her son Bryn\, partner Nuala\, and grandchild Parlee\, as well as best friends\, Gwen Roedel Green\, Garry Green\, honorary grandson Nathaniel Green\, and many close friends\, Dharma brothers and sisters. \nA reception will follow the service. Bring cookies\, a sweet or fruit to share. \nView the ceremony via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89161166483 \nDownload the Program & the Chants.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/memorial-service-for-kyoji-linda-dekker/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133454
CREATED:20230529T154904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T021413Z
UID:16206-1689015600-1689022800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (Speaker on zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and Valley Streams’ guiding teacher. He previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. Rev. Lahey is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. \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 in the zendo or on zoom. \nClick for Zoom link to this program.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-myo-lahey-in-person-and-online-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133455
CREATED:20230529T160708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T163028Z
UID:16211-1689620400-1689627600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Talk with Sho Kan Clement Spring (Speaker in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Sho Kan Clement Spring was recently priest ordained to by Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer.  He has served as the treasurer for the Valley Streams Board of Directors and formerly as Head Doan. \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 in the zendo or on zoom. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practice-talk-with-sho-kan-clem-spring-speaker-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133455
CREATED:20230529T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T023047Z
UID:16218-1690225200-1690232400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk with Rev. So'on Jim Hare (Speaker In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. So’on Jim Hare  serves as Tanto\, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984\, and was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 1985. He served as Head Student at Green Gulch Farm during the spring 2002 practice period\, and was priest ordained by Rev. 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*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-with-rev-soon-jim-hare-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133455
CREATED:20230529T163552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T024911Z
UID:16221-1690830000-1690837200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Meikyo Bob Rosenbaum (Speaker in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Meikyo Robert Rosenbaum\, PhD. received lay entrustment in Soto Zen from Sojun Mel Weitsman.  He is also authorized as a senior teacher of the Taoist practice of Dayan (Wild Goose) Qigong in the lineage of Yang Meijun by Master Hui Liu.  In addition\, he has received denkai  in Ordinary Mind Zen from Karen Terzano. Bob teaches Zen and Qigong at the Meadowmind Center in Sacramento. \nBob is the author of several books including Zen and the Heart of Psychotherapy\, Walking the Way: 81 Zen Encounters with Tao Te Ching and most recently\, That is not your Mind! Zen Reflections on the Sarangama Sutra. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-10-24-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133455
CREATED:20230719T155228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T155242Z
UID:16527-1691224200-1691253000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Entering the Door of Liberation ~ One-day Retreat Led by Rev. So'on Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Sitting in stillness and silence is an excellent method for entering the door of liberation; this door is open to everyone. The first chapter of the Flower Garland Sutra recounts the myriad insights\, understandings\, realizations and visions that have allowed enlightening beings to enter the Dharma door of liberation. In this retreat we will engage sitting and walking meditation – the fundamental Dharma doors of Soto Zen. The day will include a Dharma talk and opportunities for individual practice discussion.  \nOutside the meditation hall we will maintain noble silence. Please bring a bag lunch.  \nRegister on Eventbrite.  Suggested donation $20 -$60.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/entering-the-door-of-liberation-one-day-retreat-led-by-rev-soon-jim-hare/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,One-Day Sitting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133455
CREATED:20230719T022430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T021718Z
UID:16504-1691434800-1691434800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Mary Mocine (Speaker in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Reverend Mary Mocine is Abbess of Clear Water Zendo. She trained at San Francisco and Berkeley Zen Centers\, and at Tassajara Zen Monastery. She was priest ordained by Sojun Mel Weitsman in 1994 and received dharma transmission from him in 2005.  She also studied with Jikai Myo-ōn Yvonne Rand\,  former Abbess Zenkei Blanche Hartman and former Abbots Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Tenshin Reb Anderson of the San Francisco Zen Center. \nRev. Mocine graduated from Hastings College of the Law in 1971. In 1988 she became interested in Zen Buddhism and took three months off in 1989 to spend time in intensive residential practice at Green Gulch Farms never returning to the practice of law. \nIn 1998 Rev. Mocine formed a meditation group in Vallejo California. The group grew and Clear Water Zendo was formally opened in January of 2000. The name of the zendo\, Clear Water\, comes from a poem by Zen Master Dogen\, “The Point of Zazen.” \nRealization\, neither general nor particular\,\nis effort without desire.\nClear water all the way to the bottom;\na fish swims like a fish.\nVast sky transparent throughout;\na bird flies like a bird. \nThe 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. 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. Newcomers and experienced Zen students alike are invited to join us. \nClick for zoom link to this program.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-6-2019-04-06-4-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133455
CREATED:20230719T012154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T022336Z
UID:16491-1692039600-1692046800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk with Rev. Kainei Edward Espé Brown (Speaker in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Edward Espe Brown found his way to Zen practice in 1965 and dove in whole-heartedly. He was the first head cook\, or tenzo\, at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He was priest ordained by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi in 1971 who gave him the dharma name Jusan Kainei (Longevity Mountain\, Peaceful Sea). \nRev. Brown helped found Greens Restaurant in San Francisco and has written several cookbooks including The Complete Tassajara Cookbook\, and Tomato Blessings and Radish Teachings. He edited Not Always So\, a collection of Suzuki Roshi’s lectures.  In 2018 he published No Recipe: Cooking as a Spiritual Practice\, a book about finding our own way in the kitchen – and in life. One of Rev. Brown’s students\, Danny Parker\, compiled 30 years of  his dharma teachings in The Most Important Point\, published in 2019. \nThe 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. Donations 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.  Newcomers and experienced Zen students alike are invited to join us. \nClick for zoom link for this program. \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-with-rev-kainei-edward-espe-brown-speaker-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133455
CREATED:20230807T002503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T002956Z
UID:16583-1692644400-1692651600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Retreat Night (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:On Retreat Night we offer an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice with  three 25-minute periods of zazen (sitting meditation)\, interspersed with kinhin (walking meditation). Turning the light inward we explore the causes of suffering and what can end it. This invitation is extended to everyone. \nClick here for zoom link to program. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/retreat-night-hybrid-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting,Retreat Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133455
CREATED:20230719T161407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T020614Z
UID:16523-1693249200-1693256400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Renshin Bunce (Speaker on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Renshin Bunce was lay ordained by Myogen Steve Stucky in 1996\, and priest ordained by Zenkei Blanche Hartman at San Francisco Zen Center in 2003. She served as Shuso (head student) with Myogen at Tassajara in 2008 and received dharma transmission from him in April of 2013.  After completing the Sati Center’s Buddhist chaplaincy training and residency in 2010\, she worked as a hospice chaplain until retiring in 2022.  She has been affiliated with Norman Fischer and Everyday Zen since 2012. \nRev. Bunce has two books\, Entering the Monastery\, a record of her time at Zen Center\, which was published in 2008; and Love and Fear\, reflections on chaplaincy\, which was published in 2020.  She is  a photographer.  See flickr to view her images.  Rev. Bunce also assists Zen students in the sewing of Buddha’s robe. \nThe 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. 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. Newcomers and experienced Zen students alike are welcome to join in the zendo or on zoom. \n*Click here for Zoom link. 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-08-08-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230904T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133455
CREATED:20230719T162057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T162057Z
UID:16540-1693854000-1693861200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/closed-for-labor-day-holiday-3-4-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133455
CREATED:20230828T032853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T231400Z
UID:16604-1694349000-1694365200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Envisioning the Future of SDC and the 3 Sanghas
DESCRIPTION:Hozan Alan Senauke will lead a discussion on the future among all our sanghas and the Sacramento Dharma Center.  Bring your questions\, concerns\, and thoughts about YOUR vision of the future of the Sacramento Dharma Center. Hozan is also a musician\, and as a bonus\, promises some musical entertainment! \nHozan Alan Senauke has been an engaged Buddhist activist for many years.  He is currently Abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center and was the director of Buddhist Peace Fellowship for many years.  Alan was a founder of Think Sangha\, a group of writers and intellectuals that are affiliated with the BPF and the International Network of Engaged Buddhists. Think Sangha is a group of individuals who meet to identify some of the most pressing social issues that they feel engaged Buddhists should be addressing. He is also the founder of the Clear View Project\, which focuses on social change and relief efforts in Asia\, most recently in Burma.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/envisioning-the-future-of-sdc-and-the-3-sanghas/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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