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SUMMARY:Practicing With The Precepts: A Study Group Series (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICING WITH THE PRECEPTS\n– A Study Group Series – \nTeacher:  Rev. Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah\nTuesday evenings\, 6 – 7:30 pm\n     (March 4\, 18;  April 1 \,15\, 29;  May 13\, 2025)\nRegister at  Ino@valleystreamszen.org \n• A commitment to attend each session is expected.\n• Recommended dana: $50 \nThe Precepts\, offered by the Buddha\, are descriptions of enlightened\, wholehearted living\, naturally expressing compassionate and wise action\, and open presence – a way of life dedicated to relieving suffering and realizing the truth of the interconnectedness of all living beings. \nThe Precepts reveal infinite possibilities of living an awakened reality. Through learning to interact with the Precepts\, we set in motion a process of character development that will transform our lives. Through engagement and inquiry\, we open a process of spiritual growth. We are given mirrors of the many ways we restrict our lives and turn away from letting go of self. \nDuring our time together we will invite the precepts into our meditation practice\, witness how they interact and transform our everyday experiences\, and develop our capacity to receive guidance and insight from within. Together we will explore the multilayered meanings of each precept in an open and safe environment. This group is open to all who want to devote time and practice to this study together. \nWe will meet biweekly for 6 sessions. Our primary text will be Opening to Oneness – A Practical Guide to the Zen Precepts\, by Nancy Mujo Baker (2023). Additional commentaries will be offered. \nRev. Doralee Grindler Katonah\, Psy.D.\, M.Div. has been a student of ethics\, both through her work as a clinical psychologist\, her study of philosophy in undergraduate university\, as a graduate student in the history of religions\, and her 40-year study of Buddhism. She serves as Ino or head of the meditation hall for Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen Lineage of Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbarra Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, founder and 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 May 2022. \n*Three Pure Precepts\nI vow to refrain from all evil.\nI vow to make every effort to live in enlightenment.\nI vow to live and be lived for the benefit of all beings. \n*Ten Essential Precepts\nI vow not to kill; rather cultivate and encourage life.\nI vow not to take what is not given; rather cultivate generosity.\nI vow not to misuse sexuality\, rather cultivate and encourage honest and caring relationships.\nI vow to refrain from false speech; rather cultivate and encourage truthful communication.\nI vow to refrain from intoxicants; rather cultivate and encourage clarity.\nI vow not to slander; rather cultivate and encourage respectful speech.\nI vow not to praise self at the expense of others; rather cultivate and encourage self and others to abide in their awakened nature.\nI vow not to be avaricious; rather cultivate and encourage mutual support.\nI vow not to harbor ill will; rather cultivate and encourage lovingkindness and understanding.\nI vow not to disparage the Three Treasures; rather cultivate and encourage awakening\, the path and teaching of awakening and the community that takes refuge in awakening. \n*excerpted from online document at San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practicing-with-the-precepts-a-study-group-series-in-person-only/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,In-Person Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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SUMMARY:Practicing With The Precepts: A Study Group Series (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICING WITH THE PRECEPTS\n– A Study Group Series – \nTeacher:  Rev. Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah\nTuesday evenings\, 6 – 7:30 pm\n     (March 4\, 18;  April 1 \,15\, 29;  May 13\, 2025)\nRegister at  Ino@valleystreamszen.org \n• A commitment to attend each session is expected.\n• Recommended dana: $50 \nThe Precepts\, offered by the Buddha\, are descriptions of enlightened\, wholehearted living\, naturally expressing compassionate and wise action\, and open presence – a way of life dedicated to relieving suffering and realizing the truth of the interconnectedness of all living beings. \nThe Precepts reveal infinite possibilities of living an awakened reality. Through learning to interact with the Precepts\, we set in motion a process of character development that will transform our lives. Through engagement and inquiry\, we open a process of spiritual growth. We are given mirrors of the many ways we restrict our lives and turn away from letting go of self. \nDuring our time together we will invite the precepts into our meditation practice\, witness how they interact and transform our everyday experiences\, and develop our capacity to receive guidance and insight from within. Together we will explore the multilayered meanings of each precept in an open and safe environment. This group is open to all who want to devote time and practice to this study together. \nWe will meet biweekly for 6 sessions. Our primary text will be Opening to Oneness – A Practical Guide to the Zen Precepts\, by Nancy Mujo Baker (2023). Additional commentaries will be offered. \nRev. Doralee Grindler Katonah\, Psy.D.\, M.Div. has been a student of ethics\, both through her work as a clinical psychologist\, her study of philosophy in undergraduate university\, as a graduate student in the history of religions\, and her 40-year study of Buddhism. She serves as Ino or head of the meditation hall for Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen Lineage of Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbarra Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, founder and 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 May 2022. \n*Three Pure Precepts\nI vow to refrain from all evil.\nI vow to make every effort to live in enlightenment.\nI vow to live and be lived for the benefit of all beings. \n*Ten Essential Precepts\nI vow not to kill; rather cultivate and encourage life.\nI vow not to take what is not given; rather cultivate generosity.\nI vow not to misuse sexuality\, rather cultivate and encourage honest and caring relationships.\nI vow to refrain from false speech; rather cultivate and encourage truthful communication.\nI vow to refrain from intoxicants; rather cultivate and encourage clarity.\nI vow not to slander; rather cultivate and encourage respectful speech.\nI vow not to praise self at the expense of others; rather cultivate and encourage self and others to abide in their awakened nature.\nI vow not to be avaricious; rather cultivate and encourage mutual support.\nI vow not to harbor ill will; rather cultivate and encourage lovingkindness and understanding.\nI vow not to disparage the Three Treasures; rather cultivate and encourage awakening\, the path and teaching of awakening and the community that takes refuge in awakening. \n*excerpted from online document at San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practicing-with-the-precepts-a-study-group-series-in-person-only/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,In-Person Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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SUMMARY:Practicing With The Precepts: A Study Group Series (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICING WITH THE PRECEPTS\n– A Study Group Series – \nTeacher:  Rev. Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah\nTuesday evenings\, 6 – 7:30 pm\n     (March 4\, 18;  April 1 \,15\, 29;  May 13\, 2025)\nRegister at  Ino@valleystreamszen.org \n• A commitment to attend each session is expected.\n• Recommended dana: $50 \nThe Precepts\, offered by the Buddha\, are descriptions of enlightened\, wholehearted living\, naturally expressing compassionate and wise action\, and open presence – a way of life dedicated to relieving suffering and realizing the truth of the interconnectedness of all living beings. \nThe Precepts reveal infinite possibilities of living an awakened reality. Through learning to interact with the Precepts\, we set in motion a process of character development that will transform our lives. Through engagement and inquiry\, we open a process of spiritual growth. We are given mirrors of the many ways we restrict our lives and turn away from letting go of self. \nDuring our time together we will invite the precepts into our meditation practice\, witness how they interact and transform our everyday experiences\, and develop our capacity to receive guidance and insight from within. Together we will explore the multilayered meanings of each precept in an open and safe environment. This group is open to all who want to devote time and practice to this study together. \nWe will meet biweekly for 6 sessions. Our primary text will be Opening to Oneness – A Practical Guide to the Zen Precepts\, by Nancy Mujo Baker (2023). Additional commentaries will be offered. \nRev. Doralee Grindler Katonah\, Psy.D.\, M.Div. has been a student of ethics\, both through her work as a clinical psychologist\, her study of philosophy in undergraduate university\, as a graduate student in the history of religions\, and her 40-year study of Buddhism. She serves as Ino or head of the meditation hall for Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen Lineage of Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbarra Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, founder and 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 May 2022. \n*Three Pure Precepts\nI vow to refrain from all evil.\nI vow to make every effort to live in enlightenment.\nI vow to live and be lived for the benefit of all beings. \n*Ten Essential Precepts\nI vow not to kill; rather cultivate and encourage life.\nI vow not to take what is not given; rather cultivate generosity.\nI vow not to misuse sexuality\, rather cultivate and encourage honest and caring relationships.\nI vow to refrain from false speech; rather cultivate and encourage truthful communication.\nI vow to refrain from intoxicants; rather cultivate and encourage clarity.\nI vow not to slander; rather cultivate and encourage respectful speech.\nI vow not to praise self at the expense of others; rather cultivate and encourage self and others to abide in their awakened nature.\nI vow not to be avaricious; rather cultivate and encourage mutual support.\nI vow not to harbor ill will; rather cultivate and encourage lovingkindness and understanding.\nI vow not to disparage the Three Treasures; rather cultivate and encourage awakening\, the path and teaching of awakening and the community that takes refuge in awakening. \n*excerpted from online document at San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practicing-with-the-precepts-a-study-group-series-in-person-only/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,In-Person Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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SUMMARY:Practicing With The Precepts: A Study Group Series (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICING WITH THE PRECEPTS\n– A Study Group Series – \nTeacher:  Rev. Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah\nTuesday evenings\, 6 – 7:30 pm\n     (March 4\, 18;  April 1 \,15\, 29;  May 13\, 2025)\nRegister at  Ino@valleystreamszen.org \n• A commitment to attend each session is expected.\n• Recommended dana: $50 \nThe Precepts\, offered by the Buddha\, are descriptions of enlightened\, wholehearted living\, naturally expressing compassionate and wise action\, and open presence – a way of life dedicated to relieving suffering and realizing the truth of the interconnectedness of all living beings. \nThe Precepts reveal infinite possibilities of living an awakened reality. Through learning to interact with the Precepts\, we set in motion a process of character development that will transform our lives. Through engagement and inquiry\, we open a process of spiritual growth. We are given mirrors of the many ways we restrict our lives and turn away from letting go of self. \nDuring our time together we will invite the precepts into our meditation practice\, witness how they interact and transform our everyday experiences\, and develop our capacity to receive guidance and insight from within. Together we will explore the multilayered meanings of each precept in an open and safe environment. This group is open to all who want to devote time and practice to this study together. \nWe will meet biweekly for 6 sessions. Our primary text will be Opening to Oneness – A Practical Guide to the Zen Precepts\, by Nancy Mujo Baker (2023). Additional commentaries will be offered. \nRev. Doralee Grindler Katonah\, Psy.D.\, M.Div. has been a student of ethics\, both through her work as a clinical psychologist\, her study of philosophy in undergraduate university\, as a graduate student in the history of religions\, and her 40-year study of Buddhism. She serves as Ino or head of the meditation hall for Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen Lineage of Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbarra Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, founder and 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 May 2022. \n*Three Pure Precepts\nI vow to refrain from all evil.\nI vow to make every effort to live in enlightenment.\nI vow to live and be lived for the benefit of all beings. \n*Ten Essential Precepts\nI vow not to kill; rather cultivate and encourage life.\nI vow not to take what is not given; rather cultivate generosity.\nI vow not to misuse sexuality\, rather cultivate and encourage honest and caring relationships.\nI vow to refrain from false speech; rather cultivate and encourage truthful communication.\nI vow to refrain from intoxicants; rather cultivate and encourage clarity.\nI vow not to slander; rather cultivate and encourage respectful speech.\nI vow not to praise self at the expense of others; rather cultivate and encourage self and others to abide in their awakened nature.\nI vow not to be avaricious; rather cultivate and encourage mutual support.\nI vow not to harbor ill will; rather cultivate and encourage lovingkindness and understanding.\nI vow not to disparage the Three Treasures; rather cultivate and encourage awakening\, the path and teaching of awakening and the community that takes refuge in awakening. \n*excerpted from online document at San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practicing-with-the-precepts-a-study-group-series-in-person-only/2025-04-01/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,In-Person Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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SUMMARY:Practicing With The Precepts: A Study Group Series (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICING WITH THE PRECEPTS\n– A Study Group Series – \nTeacher:  Rev. Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah\nTuesday evenings\, 6 – 7:30 pm\n     (March 4\, 18;  April 1 \,15\, 29;  May 13\, 2025)\nRegister at  Ino@valleystreamszen.org \n• A commitment to attend each session is expected.\n• Recommended dana: $50 \nThe Precepts\, offered by the Buddha\, are descriptions of enlightened\, wholehearted living\, naturally expressing compassionate and wise action\, and open presence – a way of life dedicated to relieving suffering and realizing the truth of the interconnectedness of all living beings. \nThe Precepts reveal infinite possibilities of living an awakened reality. Through learning to interact with the Precepts\, we set in motion a process of character development that will transform our lives. Through engagement and inquiry\, we open a process of spiritual growth. We are given mirrors of the many ways we restrict our lives and turn away from letting go of self. \nDuring our time together we will invite the precepts into our meditation practice\, witness how they interact and transform our everyday experiences\, and develop our capacity to receive guidance and insight from within. Together we will explore the multilayered meanings of each precept in an open and safe environment. This group is open to all who want to devote time and practice to this study together. \nWe will meet biweekly for 6 sessions. Our primary text will be Opening to Oneness – A Practical Guide to the Zen Precepts\, by Nancy Mujo Baker (2023). Additional commentaries will be offered. \nRev. Doralee Grindler Katonah\, Psy.D.\, M.Div. has been a student of ethics\, both through her work as a clinical psychologist\, her study of philosophy in undergraduate university\, as a graduate student in the history of religions\, and her 40-year study of Buddhism. She serves as Ino or head of the meditation hall for Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen Lineage of Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbarra Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, founder and 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 May 2022. \n*Three Pure Precepts\nI vow to refrain from all evil.\nI vow to make every effort to live in enlightenment.\nI vow to live and be lived for the benefit of all beings. \n*Ten Essential Precepts\nI vow not to kill; rather cultivate and encourage life.\nI vow not to take what is not given; rather cultivate generosity.\nI vow not to misuse sexuality\, rather cultivate and encourage honest and caring relationships.\nI vow to refrain from false speech; rather cultivate and encourage truthful communication.\nI vow to refrain from intoxicants; rather cultivate and encourage clarity.\nI vow not to slander; rather cultivate and encourage respectful speech.\nI vow not to praise self at the expense of others; rather cultivate and encourage self and others to abide in their awakened nature.\nI vow not to be avaricious; rather cultivate and encourage mutual support.\nI vow not to harbor ill will; rather cultivate and encourage lovingkindness and understanding.\nI vow not to disparage the Three Treasures; rather cultivate and encourage awakening\, the path and teaching of awakening and the community that takes refuge in awakening. \n*excerpted from online document at San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practicing-with-the-precepts-a-study-group-series-in-person-only/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,In-Person Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T193000
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SUMMARY:Practicing With The Precepts: A Study Group Series (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICING WITH THE PRECEPTS\n– A Study Group Series – \nTeacher:  Rev. Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah\nTuesday evenings\, 6 – 7:30 pm\n     (March 4\, 18;  April 1 \,15\, 29;  May 13\, 2025)\nRegister at  Ino@valleystreamszen.org \n• A commitment to attend each session is expected.\n• Recommended dana: $50 \nThe Precepts\, offered by the Buddha\, are descriptions of enlightened\, wholehearted living\, naturally expressing compassionate and wise action\, and open presence – a way of life dedicated to relieving suffering and realizing the truth of the interconnectedness of all living beings. \nThe Precepts reveal infinite possibilities of living an awakened reality. Through learning to interact with the Precepts\, we set in motion a process of character development that will transform our lives. Through engagement and inquiry\, we open a process of spiritual growth. We are given mirrors of the many ways we restrict our lives and turn away from letting go of self. \nDuring our time together we will invite the precepts into our meditation practice\, witness how they interact and transform our everyday experiences\, and develop our capacity to receive guidance and insight from within. Together we will explore the multilayered meanings of each precept in an open and safe environment. This group is open to all who want to devote time and practice to this study together. \nWe will meet biweekly for 6 sessions. Our primary text will be Opening to Oneness – A Practical Guide to the Zen Precepts\, by Nancy Mujo Baker (2023). Additional commentaries will be offered. \nRev. Doralee Grindler Katonah\, Psy.D.\, M.Div. has been a student of ethics\, both through her work as a clinical psychologist\, her study of philosophy in undergraduate university\, as a graduate student in the history of religions\, and her 40-year study of Buddhism. She serves as Ino or head of the meditation hall for Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen Lineage of Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbarra Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, founder and 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 May 2022. \n*Three Pure Precepts\nI vow to refrain from all evil.\nI vow to make every effort to live in enlightenment.\nI vow to live and be lived for the benefit of all beings. \n*Ten Essential Precepts\nI vow not to kill; rather cultivate and encourage life.\nI vow not to take what is not given; rather cultivate generosity.\nI vow not to misuse sexuality\, rather cultivate and encourage honest and caring relationships.\nI vow to refrain from false speech; rather cultivate and encourage truthful communication.\nI vow to refrain from intoxicants; rather cultivate and encourage clarity.\nI vow not to slander; rather cultivate and encourage respectful speech.\nI vow not to praise self at the expense of others; rather cultivate and encourage self and others to abide in their awakened nature.\nI vow not to be avaricious; rather cultivate and encourage mutual support.\nI vow not to harbor ill will; rather cultivate and encourage lovingkindness and understanding.\nI vow not to disparage the Three Treasures; rather cultivate and encourage awakening\, the path and teaching of awakening and the community that takes refuge in awakening. \n*excerpted from online document at San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practicing-with-the-precepts-a-study-group-series-in-person-only/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,In-Person Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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SUMMARY:Fall Study Period Begins
DESCRIPTION:Our fall study period echoes the centuries-old tradition of Buddhist communities gathering for “winter rains” retreats. This is a time for deepening one’s study of the Buddha Way. \nIn a traditional Zen practice period you are in residence. Your days are regulated by a schedule of zazen\, service\, formal oryoki meals\, and work around the temple grounds and kitchen. Simply following the schedule\, you find yourself carried along in the stream of practice. You sit zazen\, hear and study teachings\, and meet with a teacher for dokusan or practice discussion. Your individual effort is reinforced by the collective effort of the sangha. The Valley Streams study period replicates some aspects of a traditional practice period\, but relies more on your individual motivation and effort. It requires faith and confidence to remember you are joining other Sangha members when you sit\, study\, and work.  More information here. \nThe study period will be led by So On Jim Hare. Our focus will be on Yogacara\, an influential school of Buddhist philosophy that explains how our human experience is constructed by the mind.  “All experience is preceded by mind\, led by mind\, made by mind”: this opening line of the Dhammapada could be called the root position of Yogacara thought. It captures the “radical” idea that nothing appears except what is previously conceived in human thought and perception. The Yogacara (yoga practice) school arose in 5th century India and was influential at the same time that the Zen school was developing in China.  We will explore the central ideas of Yogacara thought\, as succinctly conveyed through the text known as Vasubandhu’s Thirty Verses.  Ben Connelly’s book Inside Vasubandhu’s Yogacara: a Practitioner’s Guide (Wisdom Publications\, 2016) will be our guide.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/fall-study-period-begins-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180301T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001852
CREATED:20180222T004816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T004816Z
UID:9818-1519891200-1519894800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group on "The Harmony of Difference and Equality"
DESCRIPTION:Six Thursdays\,  8 – 9 am  •  March 1 – April 5\, 2018  •  Led by Rev. So On Jim Hare \nUsing Shunryu Suzuki’s book\, Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness as a guide\, we will study the classic 8th century poem\, Sandokai\, “The Harmony of Difference and Equality.”   We will also use the text by Shohaku Okumura\, Living By Vow\, chapter 7. \n\nSpace is limited to the first 10 who sign up. There is no fee\, but we ask you to consider offering a donation to help support Valley Streams Zen and the Sacramento Dharma Center.\nPlease bring your own copy of Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness.\nTo Register: email Rollin Ives TWL4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-harmony-difference-equality-4/2018-03-01/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Study Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160603T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160603T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001852
CREATED:20160527T041623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160527T041623Z
UID:9658-1464966000-1464975000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Macrobiotic Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:Yoshi Kage will teach a class in preparing simple foods for someone who is sick or who needs to increase their capacity to absorb nutrition.  Participants will cook together as we learn this new way of preparing food.  The class will meet at Doralee’s home in Woodland.  Please sign up with Doralee at 916-284-4783 or grindkaton@earthlink.net.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/macrobiotic-cooking-class-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160516T204500
DTSTAMP:20260409T001852
CREATED:20160321T031939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T031939Z
UID:9647-1463425200-1463431500@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Abhidharma Class #4\, taught by Jim Hare.
DESCRIPTION:The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 4th and last class meeting.\nList of books consulted for the class.\nComprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/abhidharma-class-4-taught-by-jim-hare-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160509T204500
DTSTAMP:20260409T001852
CREATED:20160321T031708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T031708Z
UID:9646-1462820400-1462826700@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Abhidharma Class #3\, taught by Jim Hare.
DESCRIPTION:The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 3rd of 4 classes.\nList of books consulted for the class.\nComprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa. \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/abhidharma-class-2-taught-by-jim-hare-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160509T184000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001852
CREATED:20160321T032139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T032139Z
UID:9648-1462816800-1462819200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those who are new to Zen meditation\, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-5-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160502T204500
DTSTAMP:20260409T001852
CREATED:20160321T031128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T031128Z
UID:9645-1462215600-1462221900@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Abhidharma Class #2\, taught by Jim Hare.
DESCRIPTION:The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 2nd of 4 classes.\nList of books consulted for the class.\nComprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/abhidharma-class-2-taught-by-jim-hare-5/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160425T204500
DTSTAMP:20260409T001852
CREATED:20160307T213814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T213814Z
UID:9643-1461610800-1461617100@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Abhidharma Class #1\, taught by Jim Hare.
DESCRIPTION:The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 1st of 4 classes.\nList of books consulted for the class.\nComprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/abidharmma-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001852
CREATED:20160130T000421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160130T000421Z
UID:9637-1459969200-1459976400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating a Meditation Practice\, taught by Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:A 5-week class\, meeting every Wednesday\,  March 9 – April 6\nThe Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation\, literally ‘bringing into being’\, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice.  We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation\, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating)\, vipassana (insight)\, and shikantaza (just sitting). The teacher will combine instruction/lecture with experiential learning. The class is meant for everyone who wishes to explore the liberating path of sitting meditation. Instructor\, Jim Hare\, will draw on his own experience\, and on sources such as Suzuki Roshi’s Zen Mind\, Beginner’s Mind and John Daido Loori’s The Art of Just Sitting. \nRegistration through SBMG\, including teacher donation\, is $40 – $100 until Feb 23rd\, then $50-100. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/cultivating-a-meditation-practice-taught-by-jim-hare-2-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Meditation Instruction
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001852
CREATED:20160130T000256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160130T000256Z
UID:9636-1459364400-1459371600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating a Meditation Practice\, taught by Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:A 5-week class\, meeting every Wednesday\,  March 9 – April 6\nThe Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation\, literally ‘bringing into being’\, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice.  We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation\, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating)\, vipassana (insight)\, and shikantaza (just sitting). The teacher will combine instruction/lecture with experiential learning. The class is meant for everyone who wishes to explore the liberating path of sitting meditation. Instructor\, Jim Hare\, will draw on his own experience\, and on sources such as Suzuki Roshi’s Zen Mind\, Beginner’s Mind and John Daido Loori’s The Art of Just Sitting. \nRegistration through SBMG\, including teacher donation\, is $40 – $100 until Feb 23rd\, then $50-100. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/1282-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Meditation Instruction
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001852
CREATED:20160129T235926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T235926Z
UID:9635-1458759600-1458766800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating a Meditation Practice\, taught by Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:A 5-week class\, meeting every Wednesday\,  March 9 – April 6\nThe Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation\, literally ‘bringing into being’\, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice.  We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation\, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating)\, vipassana (insight)\, and shikantaza (just sitting). The teacher will combine instruction/lecture with experiential learning. The class is meant for everyone who wishes to explore the liberating path of sitting meditation. Instructor\, Jim Hare\, will draw on his own experience\, and on sources such as Suzuki Roshi’s Zen Mind\, Beginner’s Mind and John Daido Loori’s The Art of Just Sitting. \nRegistration is through SBMG \nRegistration\, including teacher donation\, is $40 – $100 until Feb 23rd\, then $50-100. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/cultivating-a-meditation-practice-taught-by-jim-hare-5/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Meditation Instruction
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001852
CREATED:20160129T235055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T235055Z
UID:9634-1458154800-1458162000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating a Meditation Practice\, taught by Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:A 5-week class\, meeting every Wednesday\,  March 9 – April 6\nThe Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation\, literally ‘bringing into being’\, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice.  We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation\, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating)\, vipassana (insight)\, and shikantaza (just sitting). The teacher will combine instruction/lecture with experiential learning. The class is meant for everyone who wishes to explore the liberating path of sitting meditation. Instructor\, Jim Hare\, will draw on his own experience\, and on sources such as Suzuki Roshi’s Zen Mind\, Beginner’s Mind and John Daido Loori’s The Art of Just Sitting. \nRegistration is through SBMG \nRegistration\, including teacher donation\, is $40 – $100 until Feb 23rd\, then $50-100. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/1280-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Meditation Instruction
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T001852
CREATED:20160129T234011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T234011Z
UID:9633-1457550000-1457557200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating a Meditation Practice\, taught by Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:A 5-week class\, meeting every Wednesday\,  March 9 – April 6\nThe Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation\, literally ‘bringing into being’\, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice.  We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation\, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating)\, vipassana (insight)\, and shikantaza (just sitting). The teacher will combine instruction/lecture with experiential learning. The class is meant for everyone who wishes to explore the liberating path of sitting meditation. Instructor\, Jim Hare\, will draw on his own experience\, and on sources such as Suzuki Roshi’s Zen Mind\, Beginner’s Mind and John Daido Loori’s The Art of Just Sitting. \nRegistration is through SBMG \nRegistration\, including teacher donation\, is $40 – $100 until Feb 23rd\, then $50-100. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/cultivating-a-meditation-practice-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Meditation Instruction
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