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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200409T080000
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SUMMARY:Study Group (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:During this time of separation\, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. Our current readings are taken from Zen master Kaizan’s Denkoroku\, Record of the Transmission of the Light.  If you do not have the paper edition\, you can read it online\, chapter by chapter\, at SotoZen-Net. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare\, with readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nContact Rollin Ives (twl4148@gmail.com) to be added to the mailing list for the reading each week. \n**To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nMeeting ID: 205584902 (the same each week)\nAt 7:50 am\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/205584902\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)\n\n**From your telephone\, tap once:  +16699006833\,\,205584902#  US (San Jose)\nOR\nCall 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt\, enter 2005584902\nUse these controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = mute/unmute \nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. You may also enjoy listening to our archived Dharma Talks\, or online programs from Hartford Street Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-4-2020-04-09-4/2020-04-09/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Study Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200413T184000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20181207T040853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T040853Z
UID:9884-1586800800-1586803200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:We will resume this program as soon as it is safe for us to meet in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center.  Meanwhile\, please be safe and practice social distancing with a compassionate heart. You may enjoy online instruction at SotoZEN-Net. \n\nOn the second Monday of each month\, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice.  We focus on the art of sitting meditation\, with emphasis on posture\, breath\, and methods for\, and problems encountered when  we try to corral our attention.  This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion.  As time allows\, we demonstrate forms of practice used in the meditation hall. The class meets in the Teacher Room in the West Lobby.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-8-2019-12-09-2020-04-13-4/2020-04-13/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Meditation Instruction
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10089-1586804400-1586808000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE PROGRAM: Zazen\, Service\, Dharma Talk & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:During the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule:\n20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; 10 minute Dharma talk\, 20 minute Discussion/sharing\, then announcements – about 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/online-monday-program2-2020-04-06-2020-04-13-4/2020-04-13/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200414T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20200404T214212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T214212Z
UID:10094-1586880000-1586883600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion Group (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to join a discussion group focused on Reb Anderson’s new book\, Entering the Mind of Buddha\, Zen and the Six Heroic Practices of Bodhisattvas. \nWe will meet over a period of six weeks via Zoom\, beginning Tuesday April 14 from 4-5 pm. There are many sources for the book including Amazon\, Kindle\, Nook\, Barnes and Noble\, Penguin and others. Instead of reading an entire chapter aloud (as we do in our  Thursday study group)\, we will ask people to read a meaningful (to them) excerpt from the chapter\, and then ask questions or make a comment. \n  \nTo enroll in this group\, contact Sarah O’Gara\,  sarah_ogara@yahoo.com or  (916) 484-6808.  If do not have a copy of the text please inform the organizer that you will audit the course rather than actively participate. \n\n\nFirst\, download the  Zoom Client for Meetings software.(13 MB)\nGet the Meeting ID Number from Sarah.\nIf you prefer to join by telephone\, call 669 900 6833 and follow the prompts for entering the meeting ID number.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/book-discussion-group-4/2020-04-14/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Study Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200417T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20200409T213328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T213328Z
UID:10103-1587123900-1587128400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Writing & Sitting Together at our Dharma Gates
DESCRIPTION:Led by Doralee Grindler Katonah and Linda Dekker. \nComing together online for one hour\, with a guided writing time as the preamble to a 20-minute zazen practice together\, followed by another guided writing time and then time to share. The sharing time will be facilitated with practice circle guidelines – silent listening with no cross talk or commentary. Sharing of thoughts and/or writing are welcomed with respect for when we choose not to share. During this challenging time our possibilities for spiritual development and greater aliveness continue. \nMeetings are planned for Friday April 17\, May 1\, 15 & 29.\nPlease log in at 11:45 am so we can begin at noon.\nFor latest information\, contact Doralee Grindler Katonah\, grindkaton@icloud.com or sign up for our Weekly Emails. \n\n\nIf you are new to Zoom\, download  Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)\nGet the Meeting ID Number from Doralee or in the Weekly Email.\nOr\, dial in by telephone (audio only)\, by calling 669 900 6833\, then follow the prompts for entering the meeting ID.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/writing-sitting-together-at-our-dharma-gates-led-by-doralee-grindler-katonah-and-linda-dekker-4/2020-04-17/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20191220T001125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191220T001125Z
UID:10085-1587321000-1587328200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:The New Ecosattva Path\, online talk by David Loy (SBMG)
DESCRIPTION:For more information and the Zoom link\, go to the SBMG website. \n \nDavid Robert Loy\, PhD\, is a professor\, writer\, and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism. He is a prolific author\, whose essays and books have been translated into many languages. He is on the advisory boards of Buddhist Global Relief\, the Clear View Project\, Zen Peacemakers\, and the Ernest Becker Foundation. David is especially concerned about social justice\, activism\, and ecological issues\, and authored Ecodharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Precipice. \nDavid Loy will also give the Dharma talk on Monday April 20\, 7-8:30 pm.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/the-new-ecosattva-path-online-talk-by-david-loy-sbmg-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10104-1587409200-1587412800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE PROGRAM: Zazen\, Service\, Dharma Talk & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:During the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule:\n20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; 10 minute Dharma talk\, 20 minute Discussion/sharing\, then announcements – about 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/online-monday-program2-2020-04-06-2020-04-13-2020-04-20-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20190628T201857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T201857Z
UID:10061-1587891600-1587902400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:SDC Volunteer Work Day (CANCELED)
DESCRIPTION:The Dharma Center will resume this program as soon as it is safe for us to meet in person.  Until then\, please be safe and practice social distancing with a compassionate heart.\n\n\n\nOn the last Sunday of every month volunteers are invited to help with outdoor maintenance\, indoor cleaning\, and other tasks around the Sacramento Dharma Center. It is a great way to show your gratitude\, with the added benefit of making new friends!\n\nSacramento Dharma Center Work Day
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sdc-volunteer-work-day-2019-12-29-2020-04-26-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Community Service,Dharma Center Work Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10090-1588014000-1588017600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Our guiding teacher from Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco will join us online via Zoom video conferencing from his home temple. \nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule:\n20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; 10 minute Dharma talk\, 20 minute Discussion/sharing\, then announcements – about 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap call numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-myo-lahey-13-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10091-1588618800-1588624200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:What can the coronavirus teach us? A Buddhist perspective\,  by David Robert Loy (moved from April 20)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. David Loy will offer his teaching online using Zoom video conferencing software. Full instructions for joining by computer or phone will be sent via our Weekly Email.  *You may offer a donation to the teacher by clicking on the Donate button at the bottom of this page. \nDavid Robert Loy\, PhD\, is a professor\, writer\, and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism. He is a prolific author\, whose essays and books have been translated into many languages. He is on the advisory boards of Buddhist Global Relief\, the Clear View Project\, Zen Peacemakers\, and the Ernest Becker Foundation. David is especially concerned about social justice\, activism\, and ecological issues\, and authored Ecodharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Precipice. \n\n*To join the meeting by computer: \n\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nMeeting ID: You must be on our mailing list to receive the Meeting ID. It will be sent to you in the Weekly Email on the day of the event.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Chrome or Firefox works best.)\n\n*To join by mobile phone (audio only): \n\n\n\nDial 669-900-6833 and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nControls by phone: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-david-robert-loy-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10100-1589223600-1589227200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Healing the World: Dharma talk by Konjin Gaelyn Godwin (online)
DESCRIPTION:Konjin Gaelyn Godwin\, Abbot of Houston Zen Center\, Director of the International Division of Soto Zen\, and teacher in the Suzuki Roshi lineage will offer the Dharma Talk tonight. During the current pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n  \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule:\n20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; 10 minute Dharma talk\, 20 minute Discussion/sharing\, then announcements – about 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/online-monday-program2-2020-04-06-2020-04-13-2020-05-11-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10101-1589828400-1589832000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (online)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey\, Abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher\, will offer the Dharma talk this evening. Myo has previously served as head of practice (Tanto) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Raised in an observant Roman Catholic home\, Myo was drawn to religion and spirituality at an early age and found Zen Buddhism in his teens. He began sitting in 1969 and practiced with many San Francisco Zen Center practitioners and teachers\, including Dainin Katigiri-roshi\, Kobun Chino-sensei\, Yoshimura-sensei\, and Issan Dorsey. Myo studied Sanskrit at UC Berkeley for ten years. \n\nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule:\n20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; 10 minute Dharma talk\, 20 minute Discussion/sharing\, then announcements – about 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/online-monday-program2-2020-04-06-2020-04-13-2020-05-18-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10102-1590433200-1590436800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Retreat Night  (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice at home and with the support of others. Our schedule tonight will be three 25-minute periods of zazen\, interspersed with walking meditation. May you\, with all beings be well. \n\nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/online-monday-program2-2020-04-06-2020-04-13-2020-05-25-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20181207T040853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T040853Z
UID:9885-1591638300-1591641000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:On the second Monday of each month\, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice.  For now\, we are offering the instruction online\, using using Zoom video conferencing software. We focus on the art of sitting meditation\, with emphasis on posture\, breath and mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nIf you are not already on our mailing list\, please sign up for Weekly Emails to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and password for this meeting.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-2020-06-08-4/2020-06-08/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Meditation Instruction,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200611T090000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20190608T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T020132Z
UID:9979-1591862400-1591866000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:During this time of separation\, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare\, with readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.\nOn June 11\, we begin reading  Minding Mind; a Course in Basic Meditation\, translated by Thomas Cleary.  This book presents meditation instructions written by seven Zen teachers associated with lineages in China\, Japan and Korea.  Three of these “meditation manuals” were written by teachers who are counted in our Soto Zen lineage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com \n\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 205584902 (the same each week)\nAt 7:50 am\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/205584902\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)\n\n**From your telephone\, tap once:  +16699006833\,\,205584902#  US (San Jose)\nOR\nCall 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt\, enter 2005584902\nUse these controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = mute/unmute \nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. You may also enjoy listening to our archived Dharma Talks\, or online programs from Hartford Street Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-4-2020-04-09-2020-06-11-4/2020-06-11/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200706T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200706T201500
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10121-1594061100-1594066500@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So-On Jim Hare - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:So-On Jim Hare  serves as Tanto\, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984\, and was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 1985. He served as Head Student at Green Gulch Farm during the spring 2002 practice period. He was priest ordained by Myo Lahey in 2016. \n\nDuring the pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you wait for the host to start the meeting\, click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule:\n20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; 30 minute Talk/Discussion\, then announcements about 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/Unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-program-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200903T090000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20190608T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T020132Z
UID:9991-1599120000-1599123600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:During this time of separation\, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare\, with readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.\nWe are currently reading The Wholehearted Way\, Eihei Dogen’s Bendowa\, translated by Shohaku Okumura and Taigen Daniel Leighton. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com \n\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 205584902 (the same each week)\nAt 7:50 am\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/205584902\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)\n\n**From your telephone\, tap once:  +16699006833\,\,205584902#  US (San Jose)\nOR\nCall 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt\, enter 2005584902\nUse these controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = mute/unmute \nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. You may also enjoy listening to our archived Dharma Talks\, or online programs from Hartford Street Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-4-2020-04-09-2020-06-11-2020-09-03-4/2020-09-03/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10131-1599505200-1599510600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday
DESCRIPTION:We will resume our regular programming on Thursday\, Sept. 10.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T090000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20190608T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T020132Z
UID:9999-1603958400-1603962000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:During this time of separation\, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare\, with readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.\nThe group is currently reading The Mountains and Waters Sutra: a Practitioner’s Guide to Dogen’s Sansuikyo by Shohaku Okumura. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com \n\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 205584902 (the same each week)\nAt 7:50 am\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/205584902\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)\n\n**From your telephone\, tap once:  +16699006833\,\,205584902#  US (San Jose)\nOR\nCall 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt\, enter 2005584902\nUse these controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = mute/unmute \nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. You may also enjoy listening to our archived Dharma Talks\, or online programs from Hartford Street Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-4-2020-04-09-2020-06-11-2020-09-03-2020-10-29-4/2020-10-29/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20181207T040853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T040853Z
UID:9891-1607967900-1607970600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:On the second Monday of each month\, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice.  For now\, we are offering the instruction online\, using using Zoom video conferencing software. We focus on the art of sitting meditation\, with emphasis on posture\, breath and mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nIf you are not already on our mailing list\, please sign up for Weekly Emails to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and password for this meeting.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-2020-06-08-2020-12-14-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Meditation Instruction,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210531T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210531T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20210421T164843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T164843Z
UID:10235-1622487600-1622493000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED - Memorial Day Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/closed-memorial-day-holiday-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20210819T201702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T201702Z
UID:10272-1630954800-1630962000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/closed-for-labor-day-holiday-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20211109T020629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T020629Z
UID:10295-1637798400-1637884799@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/thanksgiving-holiday-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20220417T003000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T230712Z
UID:11327-1650105000-1650117600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED to May 1 - Buddha's Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This event has been moved to Sunday\, May 1 at the Dharma Center. 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/postponed-to-may-1-buddhas-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20220411T105900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T225956Z
UID:11141-1653937200-1653944400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Memorial Day Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-05-30/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220704T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20220705T090000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T043536Z
UID:11146-1656961200-1656968400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-07-04/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20220827T225731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T005540Z
UID:12045-1662195600-1662224400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: One-day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We will not be meeting for our usual sitting on the first Saturday of September.  Our next Retreat will be on Saturday\, October 1 at the Sacramento Dharma Center (In-person). \nOur one-day and half-day sittings are held on the first Saturday of every month at the Sacramento Dharma Center. They include sitting meditation\, walking meditation\, and usually a dharma talk and discussion.\nEveryone is welcome.  Registration is on Eventbrite.com\nSign up for VSZS Weekly News to learn the latest on program details.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-retreat-cancelled/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T073000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20220217T220000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T024939Z
UID:10344-1662616800-1662622200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Morning Zazen & Service (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Taking a one-week hiatus. Please join us for early morning silent meditation next Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.\nSchedule:\n5:45-Zoom room opens\n6:00-Zazen\n6:30-Walking Meditation\n6:40-Zazen\n7:10-Service   \n•Download  SFZC Chants in PDF.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-service-in-person-and-online-6-2022-01-27-2022-02-17-2-2022-09-08/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Hybrid Event,Morning Zazen
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T090000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T024741Z
UID:11655-1662624000-1662627600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:We will reconvene next Thursday\, September 15. \nThe Zen Study Group  meets at the Dharma Center AND online. 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-2022-02-17-2-2022-09-08/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221124T090000
DTSTAMP:20260516T061208
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T002906Z
UID:11666-1669276800-1669280400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2022-11-24/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR