Valley Streams Zen Sangha

Retreat Night (ONLINE)
2020-05-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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.

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.
*To join the meeting by computer, you must install Zoom software:

Sign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#
Prior 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.
Download the chants in PDF.
At 6:50 pm, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]
If you cannot download or run the application, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)

*To join by telephone (audio only):

Dial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.
The one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.
Phone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute

We 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.

Introduction to Zen Meditation - ONLINE
2020-06-08 17:45 - 18:30, 2020-12-14 17:45 - 18:30 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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.
If 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.

Study Group (ONLINE)
2020-06-11 08:00 - 09:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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.
On 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.

To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Prior 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.

Meeting ID: 205584902 (the same each week)
At 7:50 am, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/205584902
If you cannot download or run the application, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)

**From your telephone, tap once: +16699006833,,205584902# US (San Jose)
OR
Call 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt, enter 2005584902
Use these controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = mute/unmute
We 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.

Dharma Talk by Rev. So-On Jim Hare - ONLINE
2020-07-06 18:45 - 20:15 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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.

During 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.
*To join the meeting by computer, you must install Zoom software:

Sign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#
Prior 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.
Download the chants in PDF.
At 6:50 pm, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]
If you cannot download or run the application, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)
We will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule:
20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; 30 minute Talk/Discussion, then announcements about 1 hour total.

*To join by telephone (audio only):

Dial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.
The one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.
Phone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/Unmute

We 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.

Study Group (ONLINE)
2020-09-03 08:00 - 09:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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.
We are currently reading The Wholehearted Way, Eihei Dogen’s Bendowa, translated by Shohaku Okumura and Taigen Daniel Leighton.

To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Prior 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.

Meeting ID: 205584902 (the same each week)
At 7:50 am, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/205584902
If you cannot download or run the application, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)

**From your telephone, tap once: +16699006833,,205584902# US (San Jose)
OR
Call 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt, enter 2005584902
Use these controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = mute/unmute
We 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.

CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday
2020-09-07 19:00 - 20:30 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
We will resume our regular programming on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Study Group (ONLINE)
2020-10-29 08:00 - 09:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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.
The group is currently reading The Mountains and Waters Sutra: a Practitioner’s Guide to Dogen’s Sansuikyo by Shohaku Okumura.

To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Prior 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.

Meeting ID: 205584902 (the same each week)
At 7:50 am, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/205584902
If you cannot download or run the application, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)

**From your telephone, tap once: +16699006833,,205584902# US (San Jose)
OR
Call 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt, enter 2005584902
Use these controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = mute/unmute
We 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.

CLOSED - Memorial Day Holiday
2021-05-31 19:00 - 20:30 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday
2021-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day
2021-11-25 | CA

POSTPONED to May 1 - Buddha's Birthday Celebration
2022-04-16 10:30 - 14:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
This event has been moved to Sunday, May 1 at the Dharma Center.

CLOSED for Memorial Day Holiday
2022-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

CLOSED for Independence Day
2022-07-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

CANCELED: One-day Retreat
2022-09-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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).
Our 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.
Everyone is welcome. Registration is on Eventbrite.com
Sign up for VSZS Weekly News to learn the latest on program details.

CANCELED - Morning Zazen & Service (Hybrid)
2022-09-08 06:00 - 07:30 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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.
Schedule:
5:45-Zoom room opens
6:00-Zazen
6:30-Walking Meditation
6:40-Zazen
7:10-Service
•Download SFZC Chants in PDF.

CANCELED - Study Group (Hybrid)
2022-09-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
We will reconvene next Thursday, September 15.
The 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.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
2022-11-24 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

Study Group (Hybrid)
2023-05-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
*We will reconvene on May 18*
The Zen Study Group meets at the Dharma Center AND on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

ZENDO CLOSED for Memorial Day
2023-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday
2023-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | CA

CLOSED - Thanksgiving Day
2023-11-23 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

CLOSED - Christmas Holiday
2023-12-25 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

CLOSED for New Year's Day
2024-01-01, 2025-01-01 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

Study Group - Canceled
2024-01-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
We will meet again next Thursday, January 25th.
The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

CLOSED for Memorial Day
2024-05-27 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday
2024-09-02 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
2024-11-28 06:00 - 09:00 | CA
Thursday morning zazen and Study Group will not be meeting today. We will gather again next week.

One-day Retreat (CANCELED)
2025-04-05 08:30 - 16:30 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
We have had to cancel our one-day sitting for April 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope to see you at our next retreat on Saturday, May 3.
