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SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Join the sangha for a half-day of shikantaza or just sitting with alternating periods of zazen (sitting meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation)\, In the “grass-roof hermitage we “just sit” followed by a social lunch at noon (please bring a bag lunch). \nRegistration is requested\, but not required. Dana is appreciated. Donation can be made below. No one will be excluded for lack of funds. If this will be your first retreat day with us or you have questions\, please email: info@valleystreamszen.org \n  \nSong of the Grass-Roof Hermitage\nShih-t’ou (700-790) \nI’ve built a grass hut where there’s nothing of value.\nAfter eating\, I relax and enjoy a nap.\nWhen it was completed\, fresh weeds appeared.\nNow it’s been lived in – covered by weeds… \nJust sitting with head covered\, all things are at rest.\nThus\, this mountain monk doesn’t understand at all.\nLiving here they no longer work to get free.\nWho would proudly arrange seats\, trying to entice guests? \nShitou Xiqian was an early Chinese Zen master. He was called one of Zen’s two ‘great jewels’ For some years\, he meditated continually in a hut built on a rock at Nan Monastery\, and was thus called Shitou (“Priest Rock Head”) \n  \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-retreat-in-person-2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Valley Streams Zen Sangha\, Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wisseman Dr.\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240706T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240706T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20240422T205953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T063548Z
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SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting led by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:When two arrow points meet\, this has nothing to do with the power of skill!\n(Jewel Mirror Samadhi) \nIn our practice together we will consider this Truth of practice realization – that realization comes spontaneously and is not within the realm of consciousness (Genjo Koan) – it does not appear in the realm of perception – because it is unconstructedness in stillness (Self-Receiving and Employing Samadhi) \nIt matters that we come to practice together! Bring a sack lunch to enjoy sharing a meal. \nHalf-day retreat (8:30 am-12:30 pm) includes sitting and walking meditation\, a Dharma talk and discussion period. Outside the meditation hall we will maintain noble silence. \nRev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall. She studied in the Soto Zen lineage with Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbara Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, Head Priest of Bamboo in the Wind Zen Center in Sunnyvale\, 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 in May 2022. She offers Practice Interviews upon request. \nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to join us for a social lunch following the sitting. \nRegistration below.  Suggested donation is $20 -$30. No one will be excluded for lack of funds. If this will be your first retreat day with us or you have questions\, please email: info@valleystreamszen.org \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-retreat-in-person-2024-07-06/
LOCATION:Valley Streams Zen Sangha\, Sacramento Dharma Center 3111 Wisseman Dr.\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20240422T204531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T220407Z
UID:17854-1714811400-1714825800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:In Praise of the Middle Way: Half-day Sitting led by So’on Jim Hare (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:“And what is the middle way realized by the Tathagata that – producing vision\, producing knowledge – leads to calm\, to direct knowledge\, to self-awakening\, to Unbinding?  Precisely this Noble Eightfold Path: right view\, right resolve\, right speech\, right action\, right livelihood\, right effort\, right mindfulness\, right concentration. This is the middle way realized by the Tathagata that – producing vision\, producing knowledge – leads to calm\, to direct knowledge\, to self-awakening\, to Unbinding.”   (from Dhammacakkappavattana Sutra: Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma\, Thanissaro Bhikkhu\, translator.) \nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to join us for a social lunch following the sitting. \nRegistration below.  If this will be your first half-day sitting\, or you have questions\, please contact us at Info@valleystreamszen.org or 916-456-7752.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/in-praise-of-the-middle-way-half-day-retreat-led-by-soon-jim-hare-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20240208T042722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T045246Z
UID:17492-1709368200-1709382600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Silent Retreat Led by Rev. So'on Jim Hare (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:This will be a silent meditation retreat (no Dharma talk). It is offered to simply to rest in samadhi (aka zazen)\, allowing silence and stillness to offer their blessings. The schedule will alternate six half-hour periods of sitting and walking meditation\, with a short break mid-morning. \nWe’ll have an optional social lunch following the retreat. Please bring your own lunch. \nNote that this sitting coincides with the Valley Streams women’s retreat at Green Gulch Farm\, so our numbers may skew male. That said\, everyone is welcome. \nA donation of $20 is requested. No one will be turned away for lack of funds or donations of lesser amount. \nIf this will be your first half-day sitting or you have questions\, please contact us through our website or at 916-456-7752. \nRegister on Eventbrite. \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-retreat-led-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20231221T184050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T184220Z
UID:17391-1704529800-1704544200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Knowing without Touching Things - Half-day Retreat Led by Rev. So'on Jim Hare (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Hongzhi lived in 12th century China and is famous for his Zen poems\, which are recorded the Book of Serenity and elsewhere. Eihei Dogen admired his poem called Zazenshin and commented on it in his own text of the same name. During this retreat we’ll look at Hongzhi’s Zazenshin\, particularly the line\, “Knowing without touching things\, illuminating without facing objects.” \nOur morning will entail alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, Dharma talk\, and end with a chanting service. Please bring some previous meditation experience and\, if you like\, a bag lunch – there will be a social lunch following the sitting. \nIf this will be your first half-day sitting or you have questions\, please contact us through our website or at 916-456-7752. \nTo register go to Eventbrite.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/knowing-without-touching-things-half-day-retreat-led-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20231023T232039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T184317Z
UID:16756-1699086600-1699101000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:The Mysterious Unfolding of Our Undivided Reality: a Half-day Retreat with Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Come rest in the mystery\, practice with great awareness\, and experience the mystery unfolding amongst us. The retreat includes periods of zazen (sitting meditation)\, kinhin (walking meditation)\, and a dharma talk.  Please bring a bag lunch and join us for an informal lunch at 12:30 pm. Hot water and tea will be available. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\nFor more information contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org.  If you have limited or no experience in sitting meditation\, please email the teacher at grindkaton@icloud.com. \nRev. Parāvṛtti  Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall. She studies in the Soto Zen lineage with Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbara Zen Center in Illinois\, and Rev. Val Szymanski\, 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 2022 practice period at Bamboo in the Wind Zen Sangha. She offers practice interviews upon request. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-2-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230701T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230701T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20230529T153706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T161056Z
UID:16200-1688200200-1688214600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Sitting led by Rev. Parāvṛtti Hokyo Doralee Grindler Katonah : Cultivating Intimacy Within Open US to the World (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:A monk asked Dongshan: What is Buddha? Donshan replied\, ‘Three pounds of flax.’ \nWhether sitting\, walk\, sitting\, standing\, or lying down we open wholeheartedly to the Way and Buddha activity happens on its own. Come\, sit\, and walk together to support each other in continuous practice.  The retreat includes periods of zazen (sitting meditation)\,  kinhin (walking meditation)\, and a dharma talk with a social lunch to follow.  Bring your own bag lunch. Hot water and tea are available.  \nFor more information contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org.  If you have limited or no experience in sitting meditation\, please email the teacher at grindkaton@ icloud.com \nRev. Parāvṛtti  Hokyo Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall at Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen lineage with Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbara Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, 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 in  May 2022. \nRegister on Eventbrite.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20230110T183750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T012447Z
UID:13946-1683361800-1683374400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sit led by Rev. So'on Jim Hare & Buddha's Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Rev. So’on Jim Hare will lead a half-day sit in the morning with a special service at noon for the ceremonial washing of the Baby Buddha statue and the chanting of the  Buddha’s Birthday Eko in gratitude for Queen Maya’s sacrifice. \nBuddha’s birthday is celebrated in Japan on April 8th. In south and southeast Asia it is celebrated as Vesak or Buddha Day on May 5th. We will celebrate on May 6th\, to honor the life of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. You are welcome and invited to join this sitting and ceremony. During the latter\, we will chant the Heart Sutra and bathe the Baby Buddha. Please bring a lunch to enjoy with your Dharma friends following the ceremony. Birthday cake will be provided. \nYou are welcome to join the sangha at noon just for the service without participating in the half-day sit. \nRegister on Eventbrite. \n  \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/doan-ryo-rehearsal-in-person-2023-05-06/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230304T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20230122T211926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T235354Z
UID:15675-1677918600-1677933000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Sitting led by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (In person)
DESCRIPTION:“Communing with the Source\, travel the pathways\, embrace the territory\, and treasure the road.”\nSong of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi \n Whether sitting\, walk\, sitting\, standing\, or lying down we open wholeheartedly to the Way and Buddha activity happens on its own. Come\, sit\, and walk together to support each other in continuous practice.  The retreat includes periods of zazen (sitting meditation)\,  kinhin (walking meditation)\, and a dharma talk with a social lunch to follow.  Bring your own bag lunch. Hot water and tea are available. \nRegister on Eventbrite. \nFor more information contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org.  If you have limited or no experience in sitting meditation\, please email the teacher at grindkaton@ icloud.com \nRev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall at Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen lineage with Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbara Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, 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 in  May 2022.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20221227T205226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230101T015900Z
UID:13548-1673080200-1673094600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:There is no "you" to say "I" -  Half-day Retreat Led by Rev. So'on Jim Hare (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:“What we call ‘I’ is just a swing door which moves when we inhale and when we exhale. It just moves; that is all. When your mind is pure and calm enough to follow this movement\, there is nothing: no ‘I\,’ no world\, no mind nor body: just a swing door.” – Shunryu Suzuki roshi \nOur morning will entail alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, Dharma talk\, and end with a chanting service. Please bring some previous meditation experience and\, if you like\, a bag lunch – there will be a social lunch following the sitting. \nIf this will be your first half-day sitting or you have questions\, please contact us through our website or at 916-456-7752. \nTo register go to Eventbrite.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/there-is-no-you-to-say-i-half-day-retreat-led-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20220830T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T003813Z
UID:12071-1664613000-1664627400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Retreat (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Everything is in Everything! \nThere is “Not One Single Thing.”             (Shodo Harada) \nCome sit\, walk together\, deeply entering the silence as we realize our lives are not our own. \nRev. Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah will lead a half-day retreat with sitting meditation (zazen)\, walking meditation (kinhin)\, and a dharma talk and discussion. Everyone is welcome. \nBring a lunch and join a social conversation in the newly landscaped Dharma Center north yard at the conclusion of the retreat. \nRegister on Eventbrite. \nSign up for VSZS Weekly News to learn the latest on program details.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/first-saturday-sitting-retreat-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220702T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220702T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20220702T223000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T040512Z
UID:11239-1656750600-1656765000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sitting is True Reality: a half-day Sitting\, led by So'on Jim Hare (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Sitting with no agenda; putting nothing before the mind – this is the art of zazen. This practice is appropriate for people seeking relief from the vicissitudes of feelings and discriminating consciousness\, and it is good for people seeking simply to sit in true reality. \n\nThis retreat will include periods of sitting and walking meditation and a Dharma talk. Both first-timers and more experienced students are welcome. \nREGISTER at EVENTBRITE.COM
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-13-2022-07-02/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20220605T030000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T224140Z
UID:11347-1654347600-1654362000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Art Day: Zazen and SoulCollage® with Alexa Singer-Telles (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Preparing a Sincere Offering to the Three Treasures: A Creative Exploration of Dogen’s Instructions for the Cook\n  \nPlease join us for a day of mindful practice to explore Dogen’s teachings for cooking your life in a creative and experiential way. It is said that “bodhicitta is born of the smallest offering made with sincerity.”  In our time together we will practice cultivating the mind of love by combining the ingredients of zazen\, SoulCollage®\, guided writing practice\, collaboration\, and ritual.  Please bring your open heart\, imagination and curiosity to see what unfolds in this transformational process.  Our offerings will be honored in a closing ceremony. \nThe SoulCollage® process was developed by Seena B. Frost\, M.Div. as a mixture of joyful art play and as a healing guide using the potentiality of images and symbols to access our own innate wisdom through journaling and sharing. \nAlexa Singer-Telles\, True Silent Action\, is a dharmacharya (teacher) in the Plum Village tradition\, receiving Lamp Transmission from Thich Nhat Hanh in 2014.  She is the guiding teacher for several sanghas in California\, Washington\, Oregon and Calgary.  She co-founded the River Oak Sangha in Redding\, and led it for 30 years. She is a practicing psychotherapist\, certified facilitator of SoulCollage® groups\, and women’s spiritual ceremonialist. She recently founded the MotherRoot Sangha.  Inspired by studying our Buddhist women ancestors\, she aspires to be an old woman of no rank. \nYou don’t need artistic skill to attend this event\, but you do need to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Mask wearing is optional and will be supported. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com             Event Flyer
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/soul-collage-with-alexa-singer-telles-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20220507T223000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T203750Z
UID:11235-1651912200-1651926600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Secretly\, Working Within: Half-day Sitting (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:To practice secretly is to practice within; it is getting close to and friendly with everything we experience. \n\nIn stillness and silence\, we will spend the morning together\, practicing zazen and walking meditation. This retreat is suitable for those with some familiarity with Zen practice and forms. Masking is optional\, but everyone who attends must be vaccinated against Covid-19.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will enjoy a social lunch after the sitting – please bring your own.\nIf you have questions\, please contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org. \nRegister at Eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-13/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220305T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20211212T163220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T040840Z
UID:10383-1646469000-1646483400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Stilling the Waves of the Mind: A Half-Day Sitting led by So'on Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:“It appears as if something comes from outside your mind\, but actually it is only the waves of your mind”  ~Shunryu Suzuki\, Roshi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis sitting will include a schedule of sitting and walking meditation and a short Dharma talk. \nPlease be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this sitting in person. We will have a social lunch following the sitting. Please bring your own lunch.. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-4-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20220106T213808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T213808Z
UID:10409-1641630600-1641645000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Zazenkai Half-day Sitting (online)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us online for a half-day “Zazenkai” retreat on Saturday\, January 8th.  This retreat will focus on the practice of just sitting (Shikantaza) and just walking (Kinhin)\, in silence and inner stillness.  Zazenkai is a silent meditation retreat that doesn’t feature a Dharma talk. It is simply to go deeply into the practice of zazen\, allowing silence and stillness to offer their blessings. The schedule will alternate six half-hour periods of sitting and walking meditation\, with a short silent break mid-morning. A donation is requested\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/zazenkai-half-day-sitting-online-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20211117T225023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T225023Z
UID:10304-1638694800-1638705600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, Half-day sitting & Closing Ceremony (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Half-Day Sitting and Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony\n\nThis sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center. It will not be offered on Zoom. The schedule for the day will be sent to all who have registered at Eventbrite.com \nFull Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule \n\nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday.  Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, and closing ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-in-person-2-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210807T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210807T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20210611T180755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T180755Z
UID:10251-1628325000-1628339400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Zazenkai\, led by So-On Jim Hare (in-person OR online)
DESCRIPTION:This sitting may be on Zoom rather than outdoors at the Dharma Center as recently planned. In addition to heightened concerns about Covid\, we are experiencing poor air quality due to fires in the Sierra. If these conditions continue on Saturday\, the sitting will be held via Zoom. Please call or send an email for most recent venue information. \nZazenkai is a silent meditation retreat that doesn’t feature a Dharma talk. It is simply to go deeply into the practice of zazen; allowing silence and stillness to offer their blessings. The schedule will alternate six half-hour periods of sitting and walking meditation\, with a short silent break in mid-morning. \n\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first half-day sitting\, please call So-On Jim at 916-456-7752 to learn more about the day.\n\nRegister on Eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-sacramento-dharma-center-online-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20210109T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T010241Z
UID:10220-1617440400-1617454800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, followed by Jizo Ceremony (online)
DESCRIPTION:This half-day sitting (9 am – noon) will be followed by a Jizo Ceremony to celebrate the arrival of McKinsey Shrader\, Joshua and Laura Shrader’s soon-to-be-born second daughter. Rev. Doralee Grindler Katonah will offer the dharma talk and lead this special ceremony. \nJizo\, known as the ‘Earth Store’ or ‘Earth Womb’ Bodhisattva\, embodies and transmits the qualities of fearlessness\, tenderness\, and open heartedness – qualities that protect the mother and cradle the child during birth. Everyone is invited to participate by offering blessings and good wishes through a spoken prayer to Jizo. The prayers will be typed into the Zoom chat and later made into prayer flags for the family to hang. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com\nA detailed schedule and Zoom Meeting ID will be sent to all who register. \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. 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. \n*To join a meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\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]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 30 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-or-half-day-sitting-2021-04-03-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20210109T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T010241Z
UID:10218-1612602000-1612616400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sitting Where the Clouds Pile Up: Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:This half-day sitting will be led by tanto\, So-On Jim Hare. There is no fee for this sitting\, but you do need to register on Eventbrite.com.  The link and a detailed schedule will be sent to those who register.  There will be an optional early morning sitting beginning at 6 a.m. for those who wish for more meditation. \n  \n*To join via computer: \n\nDownload free Zoom Client for Meetings  and\nDownload SFZC Chants in PDF.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-or-half-day-sitting-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082056
CREATED:20200924T024819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T024819Z
UID:10151-1604739600-1604754000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Resting the mind in the midst of the habitual activity of thought is the ultimate form of relaxation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will be a online sitting with a schedule of sitting and walking meditation and a short Dharma talk by Valley Streams Zen practice leader\, Jim Hare. The schedule will include the option to begin sitting early\, before joining the group on Zoom\, as we did in the September sitting. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082057
CREATED:20200924T022735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T022735Z
UID:10150-1602318600-1602333000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting (outdoors)\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:After these many months of sitting at home\, we have an opportunity to practice together\, sitting outside\, socially distanced. (Air quality and weather permitting!)  This will be a “zazenkai” sitting\, meaning a schedule of silent sitting and walking meditation\, with no dharma talk. Everyone will be masked and at least 6 feet apart. \nRegistration is by donation and the number of attendees is limited. Please send an email if you are not already on our email list.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-possibly-outdoors-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082057
CREATED:20200830T184936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200830T184936Z
UID:10149-1599901200-1599915600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Mindfulness to the Fore; a half-day sitting
DESCRIPTION:“A monk goes to the forest\, to the foot of a tree\, or to an empty room\, sits down cross-legged in the lotus position [or some other way]\, holds the body straight\, and establishes mindfulness in front of him/her.” ~The Satipatthana Sutra.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe schedule for this retreat will include sitting and walking meditation\, and a short Dharma talk by Valley Streams Zen Sangha practice leader\, So-On Jim Hare. The schedule will include the option to begin sitting early\, before joining the group on Zoom.\n•This event is offered by donation. Please consider making an offering through Eventbrite.com when you register\, or from the link on our homepage. \nREGISTER HERE to receive full details and instructions for joining via Zoom.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/bringing-mindfulness-to-the-fore-a-half-day-sitting-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082057
CREATED:20200817T215603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T215603Z
UID:10148-1597651200-1597665600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by So-on Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082057
CREATED:20191212T033144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T033144Z
UID:10080-1578128400-1578142800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Sitting led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Zazen practice eases anxiety and fear\, and brings forth our courageous spirit\, strengthening our capacity to meet what comes with a calm mind. Please join us for a morning of sitting and walking meditation and a Dharma talk. \n\nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to join us for a social lunch after the formal program.\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first half-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 so you can learn more about the day.  $15\n\nRegister on Eventbrite.com – or sign up on a Monday evening.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-6/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082057
CREATED:20180906T020656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T020656Z
UID:9851-1572685200-1572699600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:A half-day schedule of sitting and walking meditation\, offered along with a Dharma talk by So-On Jim Hare. \n\nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to join us for a social lunch after the formal program.\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first half-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 so you can learn more about the day.  $20\n\nRegistration TBA – or sign up on a Monday evening.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-jim-hare-2019-11-02-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082057
CREATED:20190608T181038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T181038Z
UID:10053-1567845000-1567859400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Zazenkai Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:Zazenkai means “to come together for meditation.”  As such\, it is a short retreat\, with the periods marked by the usual bells and interspersed with walking meditation\, but with no Dharma talk or instruction.  It is a time to come together and enjoy sitting and walking with one’s Dharma friends.  It is a time for uninterrupted practice. Everyone is welcome . \n\nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to join us for a social lunch after the formal program.\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first half-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 so you can learn more about the day.  $20 or scholarship.\n\nRegister on Eventbrite.com – or sign up on a Monday evening.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/zazenkai-half-day-sitting-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082057
CREATED:20180906T020656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T020656Z
UID:9848-1538816400-1538830800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Sitting with Calm and Insight:  a half-day schedule of sitting and walking meditation\, offered along with a Dharma talk by So On Jim Hare on the teachings of Shamata and Vipassana (Calming and Insight) from the Samdhinirmochana Sutra.  This will be a continuation of a Dharma talk that was given on September 10th\, but it will stand on its own for people who did not attend that talk. \n\nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to join us for a social lunch after the formal program.\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first half-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 so you can learn more about the day.  $20\n\nRegister on Eventbrite – or sign up on a Monday evening.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-jim-hare-4/2018-10-06/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082057
CREATED:20180717T051247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T051247Z
UID:9844-1533373200-1533384000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Sangha Work Practice\, led by Linda Dekker
DESCRIPTION:“Work as meditation” illustrates how work is just as important a time for mindfulness practice as sitting zazen or walking meditation. In work as meditation\, there isn’t too much need for thinking\, planning or conceptualizing. While effort is made to do what we are doing efficiently and beautifully\, we needn’t hurry or worry about how much is getting done. In not rushing to get the dishes washed or the carpets vacuumed\, we have an opportunity to just appreciate the work for what it is—a thoroughgoing engagement with our life in the moment. \nWe will begin the day with a period of zazen; then pick up our tools with silent intention. Please join us\, and bring a bag lunch to stay for social time in our freshly cleaned center! \nTo register\, email zendekker@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sangha-work-practice-led-linda-dekker-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Service,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180707T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180707T123000
DTSTAMP:20260603T082057
CREATED:20180529T212958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T212958Z
UID:9835-1530952200-1530966600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by Rev. So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Like a Snake in a Bamboo Tube – a half-day Zen sitting and Dharma talk\n\n“Putting a snake in a bamboo tube” is an old simile for zazen.  Just as the snake naturally wants to wiggle and not be confined\, so we often have a problem holding ourselves still.  Even when we stop the body\, the mind continues to move.  So over and over again\, we practice patience with our wiggly nature.  Sitting and walking\, sitting and walking is an excellent method for realizing stillness.  We hope you will join us. \nREGISTER AT EVENTBRITE.COM \n\n\nPhotographs will be taken after the sitting.\nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to stay for informal lunch after the sitting.\n\n*Our one-day and half-day sittings are generally held on the first Saturday of every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-10-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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