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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160603T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160516T204500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T031939Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160509T204500
DTSTAMP:20160321T031708Z
CREATED:20160321T031708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T031708Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160509T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160502T204500
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160406T210000
DTSTAMP:20160130T000421Z
CREATED:20160130T000421Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160330T210000
DTSTAMP:20160130T000256Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160323T210000
DTSTAMP:20160129T235926Z
CREATED:20160129T235926Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160316T210000
DTSTAMP:20160129T235055Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160309T210000
DTSTAMP:20160129T234011Z
CREATED:20160129T234011Z
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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/
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CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Meditation Instruction
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