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SUMMARY:Women’s Retreat – Green Gulch Farm (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:For details please contact Doralee Grindler Katonah at ino@valleystreamszen.org
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/womens-retreat-green-gulch-farm-in-person-only/
LOCATION:Green Gulch Farm\, 1601 Shoreline Hwy\, Muir Beach\, CA\, 94965\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Retreat,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20250414T205704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T013338Z
UID:19632-1751706000-1751718600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Freedom and Independence: Half-day Sitting led by Rev. So’on Jim Hare (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:For this retreat we’re keeping it simple with no Eventbrite registration\, no Dharma talk and no service. We will chant the refuges at the end. We’ll start at 9 and end at 12:30\, followed by a social lunch for those who want to stay. Just show up enough before 9 a.m. so we can start on time. Please bring a bag lunch. \nIf this will be your first retreat day with us or you have questions\, please email: info@valleystreamszen.org
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-retreat-led-by-soon-jim-hare-in-person-only/
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:20250714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250714T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T200109Z
UID:19487-1752516000-1752518400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On 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 mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2025-07-14/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20250417T191811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T192231Z
UID:19672-1754125200-1754152200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"In Front of the Door is the Land of Stillness and Light" - One-day Retreat led by Danan Wark (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:These lines beckon us to meet the clear\, still\, nature of reality as our own intimacy and immediacy. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis day-long retreat led by guest teacher Danan Wark will feature morning and afternoon talks\, zazen\, and optional dokusan (private interviews). Your registration on a sliding scale offers support to our guest teacher and the ongoing activities of Valley Streams Zen Sangha. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact info@valleystreamszen.org to request a scholarship or if this will be your first retreat with us. \nDanan is a teacher in the Single Flower Sangha line that descends from the Kwan Um School of Zen\, which in turn derives from the Sudeoksa mountain lineage of the Jogye Order of Korean Zen (Seon). Danan received precepts in 2009 and Inka in 2019 from Zen Master George Bo Mun Bowman\, the founder of the Single Flower Sangha. Danan has practiced in the Rinzai tradition and studied koans with Bo Mun for over 20 years. He has also practiced in the Soto tradition with Tenshin Reb Anderson roshi at No Abode Hermitage for more than a decade. In 2014 Danan established Cloud Zendo\, a sangha that presently meets each Saturday (except this one!) at 8:30 a.m. in Auburn. \nOur retreat day will include sitting and walking meditation\, Dharma talks and afternoon discussion period. Outside the meditation hall we will maintain noble silence. Please bring a bag lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/stillness-and-light-one-day-danan-wark/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T200110Z
UID:19488-1754935200-1754937600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On 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 mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2025-08-11/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20250708T193119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T201018Z
UID:19835-1757147400-1757176200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:“Becoming Yourself” – One-day Retreat led by Jiryu Rutschman-Byler (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Our retreat day will include sitting and walking meditation\, a Dharma talk and afternoon discussion period. Outside the meditation hall we will maintain noble silence. Please bring a bag lunch. \nPlease register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/becoming-yourself-one-day-retreat-led-by-jiryu-rutschman-byler-in-person-only/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250908T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T200110Z
UID:19489-1757354400-1757356800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On 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 mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2025-09-08/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20250807T201356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T143635Z
UID:19901-1759566600-1759581000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Realizing Non-Duality" - Half-day Sitting led by Rev. So’on Jim Hare (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:“The Way is not difficult\, just avoid picking and choosing.” So said one of our ancient Chinese Zen teachers. The irony of this statement has not been lost over the centuries: as human beings we seem to be built for picking and choosing. Does that mean we will always be remote from the Buddha Way? That can’t be so! But how do we leap beyond our preferences\, the strong habit falling into one side or the other? This question will be the theme of our retreat. \nThis half-day retreat will feature periods of sitting and walking meditation and a Dharma talk by So’on Jim Hare. A social lunch will follow the retreat; please bring your own. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If this will be your first extended sitting with us\, please send us a note at info@valleystreamszen.org to introduce yourself. \nPlease register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-in-person-only/
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:20251013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251013T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T200110Z
UID:19490-1760378400-1760380800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On 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 mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2025-10-13/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20250807T202850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T002742Z
UID:19910-1760781600-1760792400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sangha Annual Meeting & Potluck Brunch (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to Valley Streams Zen Sangha’s Annual Meeting and potluck brunch. Spouses\, partners\, friends\, and family—all are welcome. Gather in the West Lobby at 10 a.m. to share a meal and each other’s company. After the brunch\, the 2025-2026 Board and officers will be introduced and give a report on the state of the sangha. You will get an update on the Sangha’s financial health\, including the Maitreya Fund that was established last year to provide a resource for future Sangha leadership. We look forward to enjoyable conversations and hearing your thoughts about ongoing Sangha activities. \nBONUS – A SILENT AUCTION of specialty items (at discount prices) will be offered in the Board Room! \nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/valley-streams-zen-sangha-annual-meeting-in-person-only/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20250812T182200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T180745Z
UID:19920-1761985800-1762014600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Living the Way in Tumultuous Times" - One-day Retreat led by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Manifesting the promise of liberation becomes our legacy for future generations. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis one-day retreat will feature periods of sitting and walking meditation and a Dharma talk by Paravritti Doralee Grindler Katonah\, Valley Streams Zen Sangha’s leader of the meditation hall. Lunch will be silent; please bring your own bag lunch. \nAttendance is available on a sliding scale from $10 to $100. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If this will be your first extended sitting with us\, please send us a note at info@valleystreamszen.org to introduce yourself. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-retreat-led-by-rev-parav%e1%b9%9btti-doralee-grindler-katonah-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T200111Z
UID:19491-1762797600-1762800000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On 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 mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20251109T020024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T052346Z
UID:20285-1764007200-1764014400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Gratitude Dinner for the Sangha (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:As an expression of our deeply felt gratitude for the Sangha and the myriad ways its members support us and each other\, the Valley Streams Board will offer dinner to all those who can join us on Monday\, November 24.\nDinner will be provided by the board. What better way to enjoy Thanksgiving week than with one less meal to prepare?  We’ll begin at 6:00 p.m. with a short sit and chant/dedication. Dinner in the break room will follow.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/gratitude-dinner-for-the-sangha-in-person-only/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20251106T195344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T195344Z
UID:20103-1764923400-1764967500@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Full Day Sitting (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Full-Day Sitting – In Person – 8:30 am – 8:45 pm\nThis sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center and will not be offered on Zoom. Traditional oryoki meals will be served at noon and for the “medicine meal” in the evening. \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite \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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-full-day-sitting-in-person-only/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,One-Day Sitting,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20251106T195344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T195344Z
UID:20210-1765009800-1765053900@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Full Day Sitting (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Full-Day Sitting – In Person – 8:30 am – 8:45 pm\nThis sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center and will not be offered on Zoom. Traditional oryoki meals will be served at noon and for the “medicine meal” in the evening. \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite \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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-full-day-sitting-in-person-only/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,One-Day Sitting,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20251106T195649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T195649Z
UID:20261-1765096200-1765108800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Half-Day Sitting and Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Half-day Sitting – In Person – 8:30 am – 12 noon.\nToday concludes the seven days of intensive practice with a half-day sitting and the Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony.\nWe will gather after the ceremony to share a buffet lunch. \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite \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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-half-day-sitting-and-buddhas-enlightenment-ceremony-in-person-only/
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,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T200112Z
UID:19492-1765216800-1765219200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On 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 mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20251202T012617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T004532Z
UID:20342-1767429000-1767443400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"When arrow points meet head-on" - Half-day Sitting led by Rev. So’on Jim Hare (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Our January half-day retreat will include zazen\, walking meditation (kinhin)\, a Dharma talk by So’on Jim Hare\, and a social lunch to follow.\n\n\n\nIn his Dharma talk\, Rev. So’on will discuss the ancient Chinese story referenced in the line\, “When arrow points meet head-on\, what has this to do with the power of skill” (from Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi) and its meaning for our practice. At the conclusion\, we will enjoy our bag lunches and conversation. \nAttendance is available on a sliding scale from $10 to $50. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please bring a bag lunch if you intend to stay for lunch. \nIf this will be your first extended sitting with us\, please send us a note at info@valleystreamszen.org to introduce yourself. \n\n\nPlease register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-in-person-only-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T080000Z
UID:20264-1768240800-1768243200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On 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 mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20251211T195501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T195932Z
UID:20357-1770453000-1770481800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"When the Wooden Man begins to Sing\, the Stone Woman gets up Dancing" - One-day Retreat led by Rev. So'on Jim Hare (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Following up on January’s half-day\, we’ll explore the next lines in the Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi and their guidance for our practice. \n\n\n\n\nThis retreat day will be led by So’on Jim Hare. The day will include periods of sitting and walking meditation\, morning Dharma talk and afternoon Q&A/discusson. Jim will be available for practice discussion in the afternoon. Please bring a bag lunch. If this will be your first one-day sitting with us\, please introduce yourself and briefly describe your meditation experience in an email to info@valleystreamszen.org \n\n\n\nPlease registrer here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-retreat-led-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-in-person-only/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T080000Z
UID:20265-1770660000-1770662400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On 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 mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20260216T190643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T190643Z
UID:20600-1772368200-1772373600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Library Debut Party (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:The SDC Library Committee is excited to announce that we are throwing a debut party to celebrate over two years of volunteer work. Our  library of more than 1\,600 Buddhist related titles has been reorganized and catalogued online.\n**Please join us as we mark this accomplishment and share SDC’s resource!\nHighlights include: \n\nIntroduction to the new electronic catalog which allows the collection to be searched from anywhere.\nDisplay of unusual and amazing books in the inventory.\nRefreshments!\n\nSharing inspiration: We encourage participants to bring a short (no more than one small paragraph) quote\, adage or saying from a book/author that has inspired your practice to read at the gathering.\nFor more information\, please contact Jody Ansell (Joaansell@gmail.com)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/library-debut-party-in-person-only/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20260106T003203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T062023Z
UID:20451-1772872200-1772886600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Zen Freedom\, Zen Enjoyment" - Half-day Sitting led by Nyokai Kristin Diggs (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:This half-day retreat will include zazen\, walking meditation (kinhin)\, a Dharma talk by Nyokai Kristin Diggs\, and a social lunch to follow. \nNyokai Kristin Diggs joined our sangha as Teacher in 2026. Prior to moving to Sacramento\, she trained residentially at all three San Francisco Zen Center temples (2014-2025)\, holding a number of senior positions\, including Ino\, Tenzo\, and Work Leader. Lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson and priest ordained by Eijun Linda Cutts\, she served as Shuso during the winter 2025 practice period at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, led by Eijun Linda Cutts. \nIn her Dharma talk\, Nyokai Kristin Diggs will discuss “Not ignoring causation and not falling under its yoke.” Suzuki Roshi said\, “Real freedom is to not feel limited when wearing this Zen robe\, this troublesome formal robe. Similarly in our busy life we should wear this civilization…without ignoring it\, without being caught by it. Without going anywhere\, without escaping it\, we can find composure in this busy life.” \nA social lunch – bring your own – will follow the sitting. \nAttendance is available on a sliding scale from $10 to $50. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nIf this will be your first extended sitting with us\, please send us a note at info@valleystreamszen.org to introduce yourself. \nPlease register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-kristin-diggs-katonah-in-person-only/
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:20260309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T080000Z
UID:20266-1773079200-1773081600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On 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 mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20260108T235108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T193454Z
UID:20467-1775291400-1775320200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Shitou's Thatched Hermitage" - One-day Retreat led by Kokyo Henkel (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:In this Dharma poem we hear how to build a thatched hut and to practice zazen by turning the light around. \nOur daylong retreat will focus on the classic Zen poem\, Song Of The Thatched Hermitage by our lineage ancestor Shitou\, who also wrote the Sandokai or the Harmony of Difference and Equality. There will be morning and afternoon talks\, zazen\, and optional dokusan (private interviews). The retreat will end with a celebration of Buddha’s Birthday. \nYour registration offering supports our guest teacher and the ongoing activities of Valley Streams Zen Sangha. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact info@valleystreamszen.org to request a scholarship\, or if this will be your first retreat with us. \nKokyo Henkel has been practicing Zen since 1990\, in residence at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, Green Gulch Farm Zen Center\, No Abode Hermitage in Mill Valley\, Bukkokuji Monastery in Japan\, and Santa Cruz Zen Center. He was ordained as a Zen priest in 1994 by Tenshin Anderson Roshi and received Dharma Transmission from him in 2010. Kokyo has also been practicing with the Tibetan Dzogchen (“Great Completeness”) teacher Tsoknyi Rinpoche since 2003\, in California\, Colorado\, and Kathmandu\, as well as other Tibetan teachers in the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions\, completing Vajrayana ngondro (foundational practices) in 2020. Kokyo’s retreat near Tassajara\, called Bright Window Hermitage\, welcomes Buddhist practitioners of all traditions. \nPlease register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-retreat-buddhas-birthday-celebration-in-person-only-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T080000Z
UID:20267-1776103200-1776105600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On 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 mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20260108T234625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T202440Z
UID:20465-1777507200-1777852799@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Women’s Retreat at Green Gulch Farm (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Be part of our Sangha of Embodied Women Co-creating Our Future. Our weekend together at Green Gulch Farm will include dharma teachings\, meditation\, mindfulness practice\, yoga\, conversation and sharing\, communal living and eating. There will be generous free time for walking in nature or whatever your heart desires. Plus\, the merriment of art making and koan theater. This is the place from which trust\, faith\, creativity and friendship grow. \nRegistration is limited\, so please apply today. For registration details and application\, contact Doralee Grindler Katonah\, grindkaton@icloud.com\, 916.284.4783 or Katrena Paine\, katrenapaine@gmail.com\, 916-261-9902.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/womens-retreat-at-green-gulch-farm-in-person-only/
LOCATION:Green Gulch Farm\, 1601 Shoreline Hwy\, Muir Beach\, CA\, 94965\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20260330T215856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T220419Z
UID:20716-1777710600-1777725000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting led by So’on Jim Hare (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Our May half-day retreat will include zazen\, walking meditation (kinhin)\, a Dharma talk by So’on Jim Hare\, and a social lunch to follow. \nAttendance is available on a sliding scale from $10 to $50. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please bring a bag lunch if you intend to stay for lunch. \nIf this will be your first extended sitting with us\, please send us a note at info@valleystreamszen.org to introduce yourself. \nRegistration link is coming soon.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-in-person-only-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T080000Z
UID:20268-1778522400-1778524800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On 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 mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142729
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T080000Z
UID:20269-1780941600-1780944000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On 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 mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR