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SUMMARY:Practice Talk by Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:“The Gift of Zazen is ILLIMITABLE!  Don’t Waste Any Time!”  In her talk Doralee will share encouragements for quickening our practice.  Doralee serves as our Ino (head of the mediation hall) and is also president of the VSZS board of directors. She was priest ordained in 2019 by Sojun Diane Martin. \nDoralee’s talk in PDF. \n\nDuring the pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting\, followed by chanting\, Dharma talk & sharing; then announcements – about 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.  Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-zazen-and-program-2020-06-01-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T190000
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Mary Mocine (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Reverend Mary Mocine\, is abbess of Clear Water Zendo in Vallejo. She was trained at San Francisco and Berkeley Zen Centers\, and Tassajara Zen Monastery. She was ordained in 1994 by Sojun Mel Weitsman\, former Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center and continuing Abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. Reverend Mocine has also trained with Abbess Zenkei Blanche Hartman and former Abbots Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Tenshin Reb Anderson of the San Francisco Zen Center. She received dharma transmission from Sojun Mel Weitsman in May 2005.. \n\nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\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.\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule:\n20 minute sitting; followed by chanting\, Dharma talk\, discussion\, and  announcements – about 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-zazen-and-program-2020-06-01-2020-06-08-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035306
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So-on Jim Hare (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:So-On Jim Hare  serves as Tanto\, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984\, and was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 1985. He served as Head Student at Green Gulch Farm during the spring 2002 practice period. He was priest ordained by Myo Lahey in 2016. \n\nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting\, followed by chanting\, Dharma talk & sharing; then announcements – about 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-zazen-and-program-2020-06-01-2020-06-15-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200622T190000
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SUMMARY:Practice Talk by Clement Spring (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Clement Spring serves as Head Doan for the sangha.  His talk\, “The tides of conceiving do not sweep over one who stands on these foundations.” – is based on his studies of the Majjhima Nikya.  Clem is studying to be a priest with Kyosho Valorie Beer. \n\nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting\, followed by chanting\, Dharma talk & sharing; then announcements – about 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-zazen-and-program-2020-06-01-2020-06-22-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200629T200000
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SUMMARY:Practice Circle\, led by Doralee Grindler Katonah
DESCRIPTION:For this evening’s program\, we welcome and celebrate the new “Zoom Sangha” we have been creating together since the start of the Pandemic. We will also talk about our nation’s recent awakening to its own systemic racism. These crises have disrupted many of our usual habits; providing new opportunities for creativity and understanding.  With “Zoom Sangha”\, we see new faces each week\, and also ’new’ regulars. We will use tonight’s practice circle as a way to get to know each other better\, while exploring creative expression. \n\n\nDuring the pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. To receive the Meeting ID# and password for each meeting\, please Sign Up for our Weekly Emails. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID#\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you “Wait for the host to start the meeting” click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome or Firefox works best for this.)\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule:\n20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; 10 minute Dharma talk\, 20 minute Discussion/sharing\, then announcements – about 1 hour total.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID#.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute\n\nWe will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-zazen-and-program-2020-06-01-2020-06-29-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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