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SUMMARY:ONLINE PROGRAM: Zazen\, Service\, Dharma Talk & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:During 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:\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/online-monday-program2-2020-04-06-2020-04-13-2020-04-20-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10090-1588014000-1588017600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Our guiding teacher from Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco will join us online via Zoom video conferencing from his home temple. \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:\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 call 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/dharma-talk-by-rev-myo-lahey-13-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10091-1588618800-1588624200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:What can the coronavirus teach us? A Buddhist perspective\,  by David Robert Loy (moved from April 20)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. David Loy will offer his teaching online using Zoom video conferencing software. Full instructions for joining by computer or phone will be sent via our Weekly Email.  *You may offer a donation to the teacher by clicking on the Donate button at the bottom of this page. \nDavid Robert Loy\, PhD\, is a professor\, writer\, and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism. He is a prolific author\, whose essays and books have been translated into many languages. He is on the advisory boards of Buddhist Global Relief\, the Clear View Project\, Zen Peacemakers\, and the Ernest Becker Foundation. David is especially concerned about social justice\, activism\, and ecological issues\, and authored Ecodharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Precipice. \n\n*To join the meeting by computer: \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.\nMeeting ID: You must be on our mailing list to receive the Meeting ID. It will be sent to you in the Weekly Email on the day of the event.\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. (Chrome or Firefox works best.)\n\n*To join by mobile phone (audio only): \n\n\n\nDial 669-900-6833 and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nControls by phone: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-david-robert-loy-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10100-1589223600-1589227200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Healing the World: Dharma talk by Konjin Gaelyn Godwin (online)
DESCRIPTION:Konjin Gaelyn Godwin\, Abbot of Houston Zen Center\, Director of the International Division of Soto Zen\, and teacher in the Suzuki Roshi lineage will offer the Dharma Talk tonight. During the current 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  \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/online-monday-program2-2020-04-06-2020-04-13-2020-05-11-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
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UID:10101-1589828400-1589832000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (online)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey\, Abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher\, will offer the Dharma talk this evening. Myo has previously served as head of practice (Tanto) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Raised in an observant Roman Catholic home\, Myo was drawn to religion and spirituality at an early age and found Zen Buddhism in his teens. He began sitting in 1969 and practiced with many San Francisco Zen Center practitioners and teachers\, including Dainin Katigiri-roshi\, Kobun Chino-sensei\, Yoshimura-sensei\, and Issan Dorsey. Myo studied Sanskrit at UC Berkeley for ten years. \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:\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/online-monday-program2-2020-04-06-2020-04-13-2020-05-18-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10102-1590433200-1590436800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Retreat Night  (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice at home and with the support of others. Our schedule tonight will be three 25-minute periods of zazen\, interspersed with walking meditation. May you\, with all beings be well. \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.)\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/online-monday-program2-2020-04-06-2020-04-13-2020-05-25-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200222T183156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T183156Z
UID:10092-1591038000-1591041600@valleystreamszen.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200222T183156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T183156Z
UID:10105-1591642800-1591646400@valleystreamszen.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200222T183156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T183156Z
UID:10106-1592247600-1592251200@valleystreamszen.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200222T183156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T183156Z
UID:10107-1592852400-1592856000@valleystreamszen.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200222T183156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T183156Z
UID:10108-1593457200-1593460800@valleystreamszen.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200706T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200706T201500
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10121-1594061100-1594066500@valleystreamszen.org
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 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; 30 minute Talk/Discussion\, 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-evening-zazen-program-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200713T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200713T201500
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10122-1594665900-1594671300@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-Seeking Mind Talk\, by Shitoku Rollin Ives
DESCRIPTION:Dharma friend\, Shitoku Kishin Rollin Ives will give the talk this evening. Rollin received Jukai (lay precepts) from Steve Weintraub in 2016 at Presidio Hill Zen Center in San Francisco. He began practicing Buddhism in 2001. His Buddhist name is translated as Lion of Devotion – Imperturbable Heart. \n\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; 30 minute Talk/Discussion\, 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-evening-zazen-program-2020-07-13-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200720T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10123-1595270700-1595275200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey\, Abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher\, will offer the Dharma talk this evening. Myo has previously served as head of practice (Tanto) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Raised in an observant Roman Catholic home\, Myo was drawn to religion and spirituality at an early age and found Zen Buddhism in his teens. He began sitting in 1969 and practiced with many San Francisco Zen Center practitioners and teachers\, including Dainin Katigiri-roshi\, Kobun Chino-sensei\, Yoshimura-sensei\, and Issan Dorsey. Myo studied Sanskrit at UC Berkeley for ten years. \n\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; 30+ minute Talk/Discussion\, then announcements – a little more than 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-evening-zazen-program-2020-07-20-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200727T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071205
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10124-1595875500-1595881800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Poetry Night\, led by Linda Dekker - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Sangha member\, Linda Dekker\, will lead us in an evening of reading and writing poetry.  Linda was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 2001 and lived at San Francisco Zen Center’s Green Gulch Farm in 2003-04. She has served on the Board of Directors\, as Ino\, and on the Practice Committee. She is Office Manager for Sacramento Dharma Center. Her interest in and practice of poetry and writing is long-standing. \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]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 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-evening-zazen-program-2020-07-27-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200803T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10125-1596480300-1596486600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Circle\, led by Doralee Grindler Katonah (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Doralee serves as 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. \n\nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. *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]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 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-evening-zazen-program-2020-08-03-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10126-1597086000-1597091400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Shosan Vicki Austin (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Shosan Victoria Austin began practicing both Zen and yoga in 1971. In the Soto Zen tradition\, she is entrusted as a Dharma heir in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki\, an international priest of the Soto School\, and a Dharma teacher at San Francisco Zen Center. She trained in the U.S.\, in India\, and in Japan. In the Iyengar tradition\, she is certified as an Intermediate teacher. \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]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 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-evening-zazen-program-2020-08-10-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10127-1597690800-1597696200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:So-On Jim Hare  serves as 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  \n\n  \nDuring the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. *To join the 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]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 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-evening-zazen-program-2020-08-17-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10128-1598295600-1598301000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey\, Abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher\, will offer the Dharma talk this evening. Myo has previously served as head of practice (Tanto) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Raised in an observant Roman Catholic home\, Myo was drawn to religion and spirituality at an early age and found Zen Buddhism in his teens. He began sitting in 1969 and practiced with many San Francisco Zen Center practitioners and teachers\, including Dainin Katigiri-roshi\, Kobun Chino-sensei\, Yoshimura-sensei\, and Issan Dorsey. Myo studied Sanskrit at UC Berkeley for ten years. \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]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 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-evening-zazen-program-2020-08-24-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200831T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200603T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T234744Z
UID:10129-1598900400-1598905800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Guest teacher\, Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel\, of Still Breathing Zen Meditation Center in Oakland\, will lead our meditation and offer the dharma talk. Rev. Zenju is a dharma heir of Buddha and the late Zenkei Blanche Hartman in the Shunryu Suzuki Roshi lineage through the San Francisco Zen Center (SFZC).  Her practice is influenced by Native American and African indigenous traditions. She is an author\, poet\, teacher\, artist\, and drum medicine woman. The essence of her transmissions come together in her talks and books. The Deepest Peace: A Season of Contemplation and Stillness (upcoming by Parallax Press\, Fall 2020); Sanctuary: A Meditation on Home\, Homelessness\, and Belonging\, The Way of Tenderness: Awakening Through Race\, Sexuality\, and Gender (print and audio) and Black Angel Cards: 36 Oracles and Messages for Divining Your Life. \n• Dana for her can be offered through:  PayPal.me/Zenju \n\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]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 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-evening-zazen-program-2020-08-31-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200914T185000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10132-1600109400-1600115400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Uses of the Heart Sutra" (Pt. 1 of 2) by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s talk\, “Uses of the Heart Sutra” is Part 1 of 2. The second talk will be given next Monday\, Sept. 21. \nSo-On Jim Hare  serves as 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 join the 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]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 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-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-09-14-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10133-1600714800-1600720200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Uses of the Heart Sutra" (Pt. 2) by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Join us tonight for Part 2 of “Uses of the Heart Sutra”\, given by So-On Jim Hare. \nSo-On Jim Hare  serves as 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 join the 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]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 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-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-09-21-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10134-1601319600-1601325000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey\, Abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher\, will offer the Dharma talk this evening. Myo has previously served as head of practice (Tanto) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Raised in an observant Roman Catholic home\, Myo was drawn to religion and spirituality at an early age and found Zen Buddhism in his teens. He began sitting in 1969 and practiced with many San Francisco Zen Center practitioners and teachers\, including Dainin Katigiri-roshi\, Kobun Chino-sensei\, Yoshimura-sensei\, and Issan Dorsey. Myo studied Sanskrit at UC Berkeley for ten years. \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]\nThe program will begin at 7 pm with this approximate schedule:\n20-minute sitting; 5-minute chant; announcements; then a 30-minute Talk/Discussion\, about 1.5 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-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-09-28-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10135-1601924400-1601929800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-seeking Mind Talk\, by Brett Gardali (ONLINE)
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. \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 the 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: 20 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/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-10-05-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10136-1602529200-1602534600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
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. \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 the 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: 20 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/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-10-12-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10137-1603134000-1603139400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Hoka Soko Chris Fortin (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:This evening we welcome guest teacher\, Chris Fortin\, a Soto Zen teacher who began practicing Buddhism in 1976 while living at the San Francisco Zen Center. After many years of practice she received Dharma Transmission from Zoketsu Norman Fischer of Everyday Zen\, in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. \n\nChris founded Dharma Heart Zen to share the path of wholehearted living and awakening with others. She leads the Dharma Heart Zen Sangha in Cotati and the Woman’s Lotus Sangha in Sebastopol. She is a senior teacher in the Everyday Zen community and leads workshops at SFZC. She is guiding teacher of Sky Island Zen in Tuscon Arizona and leads retreats in ancient Aravaipa Canyon.  She was the co- founder of Veterans PATH (formerly Honoring the Path of the Warrior)\, offering retreats and meditation and mindfulness practices for returning veterans. She offers Jizo Bodhisattva trainings and ceremonies for those who have lost children\, loved ones and those who are grieving the pain and suffering of the world.  Chris is actively engaged in the dharma of social and racial justice and the climate crisis. She coleads a monthly Racial Literacy and Dharma Group and serves on the Soto Zen Buddhist Association’s Diversity Equity\, Inclusion\, & Accessibility (DEIA) Committee. \n\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 the 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: 20 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/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-10-19-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10138-1603738800-1603744200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk or Practice Circle\, by Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (ONLINE)
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. \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 the 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: 20 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/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-10-26-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10139-1604343600-1604349000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Hozan Alan Senauke  (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Hozan Alan Senauke is a Soto Zen priest\, folk musician and poet residing at the Berkeley Zen Center (BZC) in Berkeley\, California\, where he currently serves as Vice Abbot. Hozan was ordained and received Dharma Transmission from Sojun Roshi in 1998. As a former Executive Director of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship (BPF)\, he brings a global perspective on socially-engaged Buddhism and Zen as a force for positive change. He founded the Clear View Project\, bringing Buddhist-based resources for relief and social change where they are needed around the world. \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. \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 the 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: 20 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/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-11-02-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10140-1604948400-1604953800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by guest teacher Susan Moon (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Susan Moon is a writer\, editor\, and lay teacher in the Soto Zen tradition. She is the author of a number of books about Buddhism\, including the humor book The Life and Letters of Tofu Roshi and This Is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity. For many years she was the editor of Turning Wheel\, the journal of socially engaged Buddhism. Her short stories and essays have been published widely. \nSue has been a Zen student since 1976\, practicing in the lineage of Suzuki Roshi at Berkeley Zen Center\, Tassajara Zen Mountain Monastery\, Green Gulch Farm\, and now with Zoketsu Norman Fischer’s Everyday Zen sangha. She received “entrustment” as a lay teacher in 2005. \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. \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 the 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: 20 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/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-11-09-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T071206
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10141-1605553200-1605558600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:So-On Jim Hare  serves as 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  \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 the 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: 20 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/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-11-16-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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