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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T180000
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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/2025-04-15/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260714T043610
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T200000
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SUMMARY:Dogen's "Universal Recommendations for Zazen" - Five-week Online Class led by Nyokai Kristin Diggs (Online only)
DESCRIPTION:Nyokai Kristin Diggs will be offering a five-week online class on Eihei Dogen Zenji’s seminal essay\, Fukanzazengi (“Universal Recommendations for Zazen”)\, sometimes loosely translated “Instructions/Guidelines for Seated Meditation.” It is a rich text full of poetically written allusions to earlier Chan teachings as well as practical instructions for the physical and mental posture of zazen (sitting/seated Zen). \nThe five-class series will be offered approximately every other week on Tuesday evenings\, 6:30pm-8:00pm\, from May 19th – July 14th. During during that period\, Kristin will also be offering a few dharma talks (and a one-day sitting) with the same focus. \nThe classes and talks will be offered on the following dates:\nMay 19th (class)\nJune 2nd (class)\nJune 8th (Valley Streams Dharma talk)\nJune 14th (Green Gulch Farm Dharma talk)\nJune 16th (class)\nJune 30th (class)\nJuly 14th (class)\nJuly 18th (Valley Streams one-day sitting and Dharma talk) \nPlease find additional information and sign-up on Eventbrite. If you would rather the class start at 7 p.m. or have questions\, please contact Kristin at nyokai.kristin.diggs@gmail.com.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dogens-universal-recommendations-for-zazen-five-week-online-class-led-by-nyokai-kristin-diggs-online-only/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T043610
CREATED:20260430T231605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T231605Z
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SUMMARY:Dogen's "Universal Recommendations for Zazen" - Five-week Online Class led by Nyokai Kristin Diggs (Online only)
DESCRIPTION:Nyokai Kristin Diggs will be offering a five-week online class on Eihei Dogen Zenji’s seminal essay\, Fukanzazengi (“Universal Recommendations for Zazen”)\, sometimes loosely translated “Instructions/Guidelines for Seated Meditation.” It is a rich text full of poetically written allusions to earlier Chan teachings as well as practical instructions for the physical and mental posture of zazen (sitting/seated Zen). \nThe five-class series will be offered approximately every other week on Tuesday evenings\, 6:30pm-8:00pm\, from May 19th – July 14th. During during that period\, Kristin will also be offering a few dharma talks (and a one-day sitting) with the same focus. \nThe classes and talks will be offered on the following dates:\nMay 19th (class)\nJune 2nd (class)\nJune 8th (Valley Streams Dharma talk)\nJune 14th (Green Gulch Farm Dharma talk)\nJune 16th (class)\nJune 30th (class)\nJuly 14th (class)\nJuly 18th (Valley Streams one-day sitting and Dharma talk) \nPlease find additional information and sign-up on Eventbrite. If you would rather the class start at 7 p.m. or have questions\, please contact Kristin at nyokai.kristin.diggs@gmail.com.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dogens-universal-recommendations-for-zazen-five-week-online-class-led-by-nyokai-kristin-diggs-online-only/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T043610
CREATED:20260430T231606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T231606Z
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SUMMARY:Dogen's "Universal Recommendations for Zazen" - Five-week Online Class led by Nyokai Kristin Diggs (Online only)
DESCRIPTION:Nyokai Kristin Diggs will be offering a five-week online class on Eihei Dogen Zenji’s seminal essay\, Fukanzazengi (“Universal Recommendations for Zazen”)\, sometimes loosely translated “Instructions/Guidelines for Seated Meditation.” It is a rich text full of poetically written allusions to earlier Chan teachings as well as practical instructions for the physical and mental posture of zazen (sitting/seated Zen). \nThe five-class series will be offered approximately every other week on Tuesday evenings\, 6:30pm-8:00pm\, from May 19th – July 14th. During during that period\, Kristin will also be offering a few dharma talks (and a one-day sitting) with the same focus. \nThe classes and talks will be offered on the following dates:\nMay 19th (class)\nJune 2nd (class)\nJune 8th (Valley Streams Dharma talk)\nJune 14th (Green Gulch Farm Dharma talk)\nJune 16th (class)\nJune 30th (class)\nJuly 14th (class)\nJuly 18th (Valley Streams one-day sitting and Dharma talk) \nPlease find additional information and sign-up on Eventbrite. If you would rather the class start at 7 p.m. or have questions\, please contact Kristin at nyokai.kristin.diggs@gmail.com.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dogens-universal-recommendations-for-zazen-five-week-online-class-led-by-nyokai-kristin-diggs-online-only/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T043610
CREATED:20260430T231607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T231607Z
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SUMMARY:Dogen's "Universal Recommendations for Zazen" - Five-week Online Class led by Nyokai Kristin Diggs (Online only)
DESCRIPTION:Nyokai Kristin Diggs will be offering a five-week online class on Eihei Dogen Zenji’s seminal essay\, Fukanzazengi (“Universal Recommendations for Zazen”)\, sometimes loosely translated “Instructions/Guidelines for Seated Meditation.” It is a rich text full of poetically written allusions to earlier Chan teachings as well as practical instructions for the physical and mental posture of zazen (sitting/seated Zen). \nThe five-class series will be offered approximately every other week on Tuesday evenings\, 6:30pm-8:00pm\, from May 19th – July 14th. During during that period\, Kristin will also be offering a few dharma talks (and a one-day sitting) with the same focus. \nThe classes and talks will be offered on the following dates:\nMay 19th (class)\nJune 2nd (class)\nJune 8th (Valley Streams Dharma talk)\nJune 14th (Green Gulch Farm Dharma talk)\nJune 16th (class)\nJune 30th (class)\nJuly 14th (class)\nJuly 18th (Valley Streams one-day sitting and Dharma talk) \nPlease find additional information and sign-up on Eventbrite. If you would rather the class start at 7 p.m. or have questions\, please contact Kristin at nyokai.kristin.diggs@gmail.com.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dogens-universal-recommendations-for-zazen-five-week-online-class-led-by-nyokai-kristin-diggs-online-only/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T043610
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UID:20769-1784053800-1784059200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dogen's "Universal Recommendations for Zazen" - Five-week Online Class led by Nyokai Kristin Diggs (Online only)
DESCRIPTION:Nyokai Kristin Diggs will be offering a five-week online class on Eihei Dogen Zenji’s seminal essay\, Fukanzazengi (“Universal Recommendations for Zazen”)\, sometimes loosely translated “Instructions/Guidelines for Seated Meditation.” It is a rich text full of poetically written allusions to earlier Chan teachings as well as practical instructions for the physical and mental posture of zazen (sitting/seated Zen). \nThe five-class series will be offered approximately every other week on Tuesday evenings\, 6:30pm-8:00pm\, from May 19th – July 14th. During during that period\, Kristin will also be offering a few dharma talks (and a one-day sitting) with the same focus. \nThe classes and talks will be offered on the following dates:\nMay 19th (class)\nJune 2nd (class)\nJune 8th (Valley Streams Dharma talk)\nJune 14th (Green Gulch Farm Dharma talk)\nJune 16th (class)\nJune 30th (class)\nJuly 14th (class)\nJuly 18th (Valley Streams one-day sitting and Dharma talk) \nPlease find additional information and sign-up on Eventbrite. If you would rather the class start at 7 p.m. or have questions\, please contact Kristin at nyokai.kristin.diggs@gmail.com.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dogens-universal-recommendations-for-zazen-five-week-online-class-led-by-nyokai-kristin-diggs-online-only/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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