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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Heather Shōren Iarusso (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Currently\, Heather lives at City Center and is the Branching Streams director\, providing guidance and support for SFZC affiliate sanghas. Before being in this role\, Heather spent nine years total living at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. She completed 17 cloistered\, 90-day practice periods and 10 summers of work practice. Heather has held numerous roles at Tassajara\, including being the supervisor of the meditation hall (ino)\, the head cook (tenzo)\, the director\, and the tanto (head of Zen practice). \nHeather first received the precepts in January 2003 and was ordained as a Zen priest in October 2014. She received Dharma transmission in 2022. Heather holds master’s degrees in communications\, creative writing\, and English literature. She writes and podcasts on her Spark Zen Substack. \n*Zoom link to program \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, or practice circle. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. 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. If this is your first visit please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a brief orientation.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-heather-shoren-iarusso-hybrid-speaker-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
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