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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190218T190000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This ceremony reminds us that enlightenment is enacted with Bodhisattva precepts\, which are recited in a call and response format during the ceremony.  We enter the ceremony following two periods of zazen interspersed with walking meditation.  Whole-heartedly we celebrate the whole moon.  Everyone is invited to participate.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/full-moon-ceremony-6-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Full Moon Ceremony,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20181207T044033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T044033Z
UID:9892-1551121200-1551128400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Rev. Myo is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our evening program.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-myo-lahey-10-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20181207T045306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T045306Z
UID:9894-1551726000-1551733200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Talk by John Wark
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practice-talk-by-sangha-member-john-wark-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20181207T045504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T045504Z
UID:9895-1552330800-1552338000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Mary Mocine
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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-mushim-ikeda-4/2019-03-11/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20181207T044339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T044339Z
UID:9893-1552935600-1552942800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Retreat Night
DESCRIPTION:Retreat Night offers an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice with three 25-minute periods of zazen\, interspersed with walking meditation (kinhin). Turning the light inward\, we explore the causes of suffering and what ends it. This invitation is extended to everyone.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/retreat-night-5-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Retreat Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20181207T045820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T045820Z
UID:9896-1553540400-1553547600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Centerin San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Rev. Myo is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our evening program.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-myo-lahey-11-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T024143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T024143Z
UID:9901-1554145200-1554152400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So On Jim Hare
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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-so-on-jim-hare-5/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T024838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T024838Z
UID:9902-1554750000-1554757200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Talk by Michael Simpson and David Angstead
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practice-talk-by-michael-simpson-and-david-angstead-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T025204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T025204Z
UID:9903-1555354800-1555362000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Rev. Myo is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our evening program. Please call ‭(916) 393-3961‬ to schedule an appointment.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-myo-lahey-12-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T030532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T030532Z
UID:9904-1555959600-1555966800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma talk by Rev. Edward Espe Brown
DESCRIPTION:Edward Espe Brown is a well-known Soto Zen Buddhist teacher\, author\, and chef. He was ordained in 1971 by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi\, who gave him the Dharma name Jusan Kainei \, “Longevity Mountain\, Peaceful Sea.” He leads sitting groups and meditation retreats in Northern California and internationally.  His latest book is The Most Important Point: Zen Teachings\, published by Sounds True. Edward will also lead a one-day retreat for SBMG on Saturday\, April 20. He will  be reading and signing his book on Friday\, April 19th at Time Tested Books\, 1114 21st Street (between L & K streets).
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-edward-espe-brown-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T031319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T031319Z
UID:9905-1556564400-1556571600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-seeking Mind Talk by Larry Smith
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/way-seeking-mind-talk-by-larry-smith-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T032054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T032054Z
UID:9906-1557169200-1557176400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Pilgrimage to Japan\, presented by So On Jim Hare & Un Jo Karen Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:Jim and Karen will relate their impressions of temple life and traditional Japanese arts encountered during their recent trip to Japan.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/pilgrimage-to-japan-presented-by-so-on-jim-hare-un-jo-karen-hamilton-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T032321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T032321Z
UID:9907-1557774000-1557781200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Retreat Night
DESCRIPTION:On Retreat Night you have an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice with three 25-minute periods of zazen\, interspersed with walking meditation (called kinhin). Turning the light inward we explore the causes of suffering and what can end it. This invitation is extended to everyone.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/retreat-night-6-4/2019-05-13/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Retreat Night
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T032612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T032612Z
UID:9908-1558378800-1558386000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-Seeking Mind Talk\, by Doralee Grindler Katonah
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/way-seeking-mind-talk-by-doralee-grindler-katonah-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T032800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T032800Z
UID:9909-1558983600-1558990800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Memorial Day Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/closed-for-memorial-day-holiday-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T033055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T033055Z
UID:9910-1559588400-1559595600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So On Jim Hare
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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-so-on-jim-hare-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T033737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T033737Z
UID:9912-1560193200-1560200400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Zen Poetry Night\, led by Linda Dekker
DESCRIPTION:Sangha member\, Linda Dekker\, will lead us in an evening of reading and writing poetry.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practice-circle-topic-to-be-announced-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T034137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T034137Z
UID:9913-1560798000-1560805200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This ceremony reminds us that enlightenment is enacted with Bodhisattva precepts\, which are recited in a call and response format during the ceremony.  We enter the ceremony following two periods of zazen interspersed with walking meditation.  Whole-heartedly we celebrate the whole moon.  Everyone is invited to participate.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/full-moon-ceremony-7-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Full Moon Ceremony,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190318T034603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T005838Z
UID:9914-1561402800-1561410000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Reading & Discussion Circle\, led by Rev. So'on Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Reading “A Field Far Beyond Form & Emptiness”\, by Tenshin Reb Anderson. (in Warm Smiles from Cold Mountains\, SFZC\, 1995)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/reading-discussion-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9915-1562007600-1562014800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-Seeking Mind Talk by Berry Crawford
DESCRIPTION:Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. 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.Mon
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9916-1562612400-1562619600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Tea & Conversation led by Linda Dekker
DESCRIPTION:Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. 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.Mon
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-08-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T005954Z
UID:9917-1563217200-1563224400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So'on Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. 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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-15-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9918-1563822000-1563829200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Our guiding teacher from Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco. \n \nMonday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. 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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9919-1564426800-1564434000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Talk by Bruce and Barbara Baccei
DESCRIPTION:Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. 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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-07-29-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9920-1565031600-1565038800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Talk by Doralee Grindler Katonah
DESCRIPTION:Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. 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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-08-05-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9921-1565636400-1565643600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sewing Buddha's Robe\, with Doralee Grindler Katonah
DESCRIPTION:After zazen & a short service\, we will have an opportunity to add some stitches to Doralee’s bowing cloth\, which she has been sewing as part of her preparation for taking priest ordination vows.  All are welcome to learn about this process and help support Doralee along her path.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-08-12-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183510
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9922-1566241200-1566248400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Rev. Myo is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our evening program.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-08-19-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183511
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T005554Z
UID:9923-1566846000-1566853200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So'on Jim Hare
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. \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. 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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-08-26-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183511
CREATED:20190326T232610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T232610Z
UID:9932-1567450800-1567458000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/closed-for-labor-day-holiday-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T183511
CREATED:20190326T231836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T231836Z
UID:9924-1568055600-1568062800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev.  Amie Diller
DESCRIPTION:Sensei Chiko Amie Diller practiced at San Francisco Zen Center before being priest ordained by Maurine Stuart\, Roshi.  In 2019 she received dharma transmission from Sokaku Kathie Fischer.  Her Buddhist training has also included study and teaching in the Tibetan Gelupa tradition. She is a certified nurse-midwife\, mother\, and teacher of ‘Cultivating Emotional Balance’. \n  \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. 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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-service-and-program-2019-07-22-2019-09-09-4/2019-09-09/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting
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