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SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, One-Day Sitting (in person)
DESCRIPTION:One-Day Sitting – in person –  9 am – 5 pm\nThis sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center and will not be offered on Zoom. The schedule will be sent to all who have registered at Eventbrite.com\n• Please remember to bring a lunch. \nFull Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday.  Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, and closing ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-in-person-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211203T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193050
CREATED:20211117T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T223717Z
UID:10302-1638511200-1638565200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, One-Day Sitting (online)
DESCRIPTION:One-Day Sitting – ONLINE –  6 am – 8:45 pm\nThe Zoom link and schedule will be sent to those  who have registered at Eventbrite.com. \nFull Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule \n\nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday.  Friday will be online only; Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center.  We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 5\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, followed by a closing ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-online-2/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193050
CREATED:20211002T174316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211002T174316Z
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SUMMARY:Yogacara: a One-day Virtual Retreat\, led by Rev. Ben Connelly
DESCRIPTION:Yogacara: Integrating Personal and Social Healing and Liberation (online retreat)\nHow can we heal ourselves and our communities? How does our personal conduct\, wellness\, suffering\, and trauma\, relate to interpersonal and transpersonal systems? How can we give our lives to universal liberation without sacrificing our own well-being? These are the questions at the heart of Yogacara Buddhism\, which brings Early Buddhist and Mahayana practice into an integrated approach to joyful\, compassionate\, altruistic living.\nThis retreat will focus on the practices upheld in the Indian Yogacara master Vasubandhu’s Thirty Verses on Consciousness Only. We will move towards a deeper knowing of the fact that in every moment we are participating in the whole of the world in all its beauty and harms\, and that in every moment we can act for the liberation of all. \nBen Connelly is a Soto Zen teacher and Dharma heir in the Dainin Katagiri Roshi lineage. He also teaches mindfulness in a wide variety of secular contexts including police and corporate training\, correctional facilities\, and addiction recovery and wellness groups. Ben is based at Minnesota Zen Meditation Center and travels to teach across the United States. He lives in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. He is the author of: Inside the Grass Hut: Living Shitou’s Classic Zen Poem\, Inside Vasubandhu’s Yogacara: a Practitioner’s Guide\, and Mindfulness and Intimacy. \nThis event will be ONLINE ONLY via Zoom.  • REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/yogacara-one-day-retreat-with-rev-ben-connelly-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193050
CREATED:20210917T160542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T160542Z
UID:10290-1633165200-1633194000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Awakening Bodhi Mind - A One-day Zen Retreat\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Zen master Dogen speaks of “raising an aspiration to escalade the very sky.” What is the place for such audacity in our practice?   \nMany of us begin Zen practice with the hope that it will relieve the pain and grief we feel much of the time. Later\, we learn that relieving suffering is just part of the work. The Buddhas point the way toward complete liberation\, not only for ourselves but for all beings. The aspiration for such liberation is called Bodhicittapada. \nWe will explore the aspiration for enlightenment in our one-day sitting\, through multiple periods of zazen\, a morning Dharma talk and afternoon discussion. \nPlease note this is an IN-PERSON retreat. All who attend must be vaccinated against Covid-19. In addition\, masking and social distancing protocols will be practiced. \n\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first one-day sitting\, please call So-On Jim at 916-456-7752 to learn more about the day.\nPlease bring a bag lunch.\nFee is by donation.\n\nREGISTER ON EVENTBRITE.COM \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/awakening-bodhi-mind-a-one-day-zen-retreat-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193050
CREATED:20210510T195352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T195352Z
UID:10245-1625302800-1625331600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting: Benefitting All Beings (at the Dharma Center)
DESCRIPTION:In Buddhism\, the four unlimited mental attitudes are loving kindness\, compassion\, sympathetic joy and equanimity. These attiudes are unlimited because the benefits thay bring to self and other can’t be quantified; they are immeasurable. \nIn this day of in-person sitting meditation practice\, we will focus on these four immeasurables that teach all sentient beings and bring us contentment. \nThis retreat will be led by Valley Streams practice leader So On Jim Hare. The day will include a morning Dharma talk and afternoon discussion. \nREGISTER ON EVENTBRITE.COM  (NOTE: because this is an all-day event\, we will not be offering it online.)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-7-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193050
CREATED:20210109T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T010241Z
UID:10222-1622883600-1622908800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Allowing Emptiness to Fill the Page: a Sitting & Writing Retreat with Beth Jacobs (online)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be dedicated to writing practices that honor the Buddhist path.  We will practice techniques that illustrate the overlap between mindfulness training and expressive writing. Using material from the Abhidharma\, Mahayana sutras and writings of Eihei Dogen\, we will demonstrate how personal writing can enrich our study of the dharma and provide a space where teachings can come to life in our creativity. \nBeth Jacobs is a writer\, transmitted lay teacher in the Soto Zen Buddhist lineage\, and a clinical psychologist in private practice.  She is the author of The Original Buddhist Psychology; Long Shadows of Practice\, Poems; and A Buddhist Journal: Guided Practices for Writers and Meditators. She facilitates expressive writing groups for children\, teenagers\, and grandparents. She has taught Abhidharma classes at several sanghas and has co-taught “Abhidhamma and Buddhist Thought” through the Mid-American Buddhist Association and the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com\nTickets: $20-$60 (or an amount that is right for you.)\nFor questions\, email Doralee at grindkaton@icloud.com \n\n*To join a meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nRegister for the retreat to receive the 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.\nJoin the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nA detailed schedule will be emailed to those who are registered.\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.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-or-half-day-sitting-2021-06-05-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193050
CREATED:20210109T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T010241Z
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SUMMARY:One-day Sitting: Riding the (Mind) Donkey
DESCRIPTION:This is a day-long meditation retreat with a Dharma talk by practice leader Rev. So On Jim Hare. “Riding the ox” or “riding a donkey” are phrases used in Zen stories to describe our responsive encounter with mind-consciousness during sitting meditation practice and in our daily lives. \nWe will look at a couple of these stories during our day of mostly silent sitting and walking meditation. Some experience with day-long sitting is recommended\, but everyone is welcome. A schedule for the day and Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Your generosity makes these sittings possible. Thank you.\n• REGISTER on Eventbrite.com \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we 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 a meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive the 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: 30 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/one-day-or-half-day-sitting-2021-05-01-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193050
CREATED:20210109T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T010241Z
UID:10220-1617440400-1617454800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, followed by Jizo Ceremony (online)
DESCRIPTION:This half-day sitting (9 am – noon) will be followed by a Jizo Ceremony to celebrate the arrival of McKinsey Shrader\, Joshua and Laura Shrader’s soon-to-be-born second daughter. Rev. Doralee Grindler Katonah will offer the dharma talk and lead this special ceremony. \nJizo\, known as the ‘Earth Store’ or ‘Earth Womb’ Bodhisattva\, embodies and transmits the qualities of fearlessness\, tenderness\, and open heartedness – qualities that protect the mother and cradle the child during birth. Everyone is invited to participate by offering blessings and good wishes through a spoken prayer to Jizo. The prayers will be typed into the Zoom chat and later made into prayer flags for the family to hang. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com\nA detailed schedule and Zoom Meeting ID will be sent to all who register. \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 a 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: 30 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/one-day-or-half-day-sitting-2021-04-03-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193050
CREATED:20210109T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T010241Z
UID:10219-1615021200-1615050000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting with by Kokyo Henkel (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Kokyo Henkel will offer a teaching on Buddha Nature with inspiration from the Book of Serenity\, Case 93: Luzu’s Not Meeting \nLuzu asked Nanquan\, ” ‘People don’t recognize the wish-fulfilling jewel which is intimately obtained from the tathagata-garbha (heart/womb of buddha)’. What is the garbha?”  Nanquan said\, “It is that in me which comes and goes with you.” Luzu said\, “What about that which doesn’t come and go?” Nanquan said\, “It’s also the garbha.” Luzu said\, “What is the jewel?” Nanquan called him “Teacher Luzu!” Luzu responded\, “Yes?” Nanquan said\, “Go – you don’t meet with my words.” \n\nKokyo Henkel has been practicing Zen since 1990 in residence at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center (most recently as Head of Practice)\, Green Gulch Farm Zen Center\, No Abode Hermitage in Mill Valley\, and Bukkokuji Monastery in Japan.\nHe was ordained as a priest in 1994 by Tenshin Anderson Roshi and received Dharma Transmission from him in 2010. Kokyo is interested in exploring how the original teachings of Buddha-Dharma from ancient India\, China\, and Japan can still be very much alive and useful in present-day America to bring peace and openness to the minds of this troubled world.\nKokyo has also been practicing with the Tibetan Dzogchen (“Great Completeness”) Teacher Tsoknyi Rinpoche since 2003\, in California\, Colorado\, and Kathmandu. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com ($30-$80);  To request a full or partial scholarship\, email  info@valleystreamszen.org \n*To join via computer: \n\nDownload free Zoom Client for Meetings  and\nDownload SFZC Chants in PDF.\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.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-or-half-day-sitting-2021-03-06-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193050
CREATED:20201218T042217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T042217Z
UID:10172-1610182800-1610211600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practicing Kind Speech: a One-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:“Kind speech” means that when you see sentient beings you arouse the mind of compassion and offer words of loving care.\n– Eihei Dogen \nWith a morning Dharma talk and afternoon discussion\, we will explore the Bodhisattva’s practice of kind and compassionate speech. Our speaking will be bracketed by periods of sitting meditation. A detailed schedule will be sent to those that sign up. Tanto So On Jim Hare will lead this sitting. \n•  Register at Eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practicing-kind-speech-a-one-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T204500
DTSTAMP:20260525T193050
CREATED:20201112T043006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T043006Z
UID:10163-1607148000-1607201100@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, One-day Sitting (online)
DESCRIPTION:Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too.\nOur Rohatsu is on Zoom this year and has a very different format.  It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting just the morning and evening periods\, Sunday through Friday.  On Saturday\, December 5 we have a full day sitting\, and we’ll close out the week with Sunday morning zazen\, Dharma talk and ceremony. \nSat. & Sun. Sesshin Schedule\nChants for Rohatsu Sesshin
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-one-day-sitting-online-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193050
CREATED:20200619T135609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T135609Z
UID:10130-1594458000-1594483200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Virtual One-day Sitting\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:The Healing Practice of Still Sitting \nIn this time when our usual freedom of movement continues to be abridged\, we can arouse the mind and spirit that is not dependent on movement. Please join us for this gentle day of sitting together virtually\, which will include a Dharma talk by Practice Leader So-On Jim Hare. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com  (No charge but donations are appreciated.) \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: 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/virtual-one-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20190608T052338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T052338Z
UID:10060-1580547600-1580576400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:A Good Voyage of Nothing - One-day Zen Sitting led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:“I have discovered that it is necessary\, absolutely necessary\, to believe in nothing. That is\, we have to believe in something which has no form and no color—something which exists before all forms and colors appear.” ~ Shunryu Suzuki\, roshi \nThis theme will be explored in our practice and in the Dharma talk. The retreat will be led by So-on Jim Hare\, Valley Streams Zen’s practice leader. This is a day-long sitting and walking meditation retreat for people with previous retreat experience\, though not necessarily in Zen. \n\nPlease bring a bag lunch.\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first one-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 or email info@valleystreamszen.org \nRegister on Eventbrite.com – or sign up on a Monday evening.\n$20 or inquire about scholarship.\nOur one-day and half-day sittings are held on the first Saturday of every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-led-by-rev-so-on-jim-hare-2020-02-01-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20190916T194935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T194935Z
UID:10072-1571565600-1571589000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Imagination & the Bodhisattva Path: a Day-long Retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
DESCRIPTION:The full title of this retreat is “The World Could Be Otherwise: Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path.”  Norman will lead us in sitting and walking meditation\, and speak on themes from his new book\, The World Could Be Otherwise\,  Through the Buddhist teaching of the six paramitas or “perfections”\, this book demonstrates an imaginative approach to spiritual practice in difficult times\, leading to kindness\, wisdom\, and a more awakened life. Copies will be available for purchase at the event. \nNorman Fischer is a poet\, essayist\, and a Zen Buddhist priest who teaches in the U.S.\, Canada and Mexico. In 2000\, he retired as co-abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center to found Everyday Zen Foundation\, an organization dedicated to adapting Zen Buddhist teachings to Western culture. \nThis retreat is sponsored by SBMG (Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group)\nRegister on Eventbrite.com \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/imagination-the-bodhisattva-path-a-day-long-retreat-with-zoketsu-norman-fischer-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20180904T182038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T182038Z
UID:9845-1570266000-1570294800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Buddha Activity: a Two-day Teaching Retreat with Tenshin Reb Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Tenshin Reb Anderson will lead this 2-day retreat. His theme is: “An old time buddha said\, ‘earth\, grass\, trees\, all living beings are engaged in buddha activity.’ Buddha activity is the unceasing process of freeing all beings so they may live in peace and harmony. The buddha ancestors called this buddha activity zazen. In this retreat we will study\, practice and realize this great activity.” \nReb Anderson was ordained as a priest in 1970 by Shunryu Suzuki roshi\, who gave him the name Tenshin Zenki (“Naturally Real\, The Whole Works”). He received dharma transmission in 1983 and served as abbot of San Francisco Zen Center from 1986 to 1995. Tenshin Roshi continues to teach at Zen Center and No Abode Hermitage\, and leads retreats across the U.S. and in Europe. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com   or at a sangha meeting. \n\nA separate teaching donation will be requested at the retreat.\nA vegan box lunch is available for people who register by September 30th. Please purchase the $12 meal ticket in addition to your registration or bring your own lunch.\nIf the registration cost is beyond your means\, please email info@valleystreamszen.org to request a reduced rate or scholarship.\nSaturday-only registration is available for those unable to attend the full retreat.\n\n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/2-day-sitting-tenshin-reb-anderson-4/2019-10-05/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190803T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20190608T052338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T052338Z
UID:10052-1564822800-1564849800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day sitting led by Rev. So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Upright sitting-Zen is a gesture of healing\, a gesture of compassion\, a gesture of self-respect. From the vista point of this practice we can see things clearly\, as they are\, stripped of emotional overlays and intellectual interpretations. Such seeing can be called Buddha’s wisdom. \nOur Tanto (Practice Leader)\, So On Jim Hare\, will lead this one-day of sitting and walking meditation. There will be a Dharma talk and silent bag lunch. \n\nPlease bring a bag lunch.\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first one-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 or email info@valleystreamszen.org \nRegistration on Eventbrite.com – or sign up on a Monday evening. $20 or inquire about scholarship.\nOur one-day and half-day sittings are held on the first Saturday of every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-led-by-rev-so-on-jim-hare-4/2019-08-03/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20181101T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T185350Z
UID:9872-1556960400-1556989200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Accomplishing the Work of Great Peace - a one-day retreat with Rev. Myo
DESCRIPTION:“Accomplishing the work of great peace is without sign” – Tiantong. Since this is so\, we can find it everywhere. But some say\, “It still eludes my heart/mind.”  If so\, then we are invited to return to the meditation hall. Please join us for a day of stillness and peace\, supported by the deeply practiced wisdom of our guiding teacher\, Rev. Myo Lahey\, Abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco. \nRegister at Eventbrite.com is on a sliding scale\, $20-$50\, or you may pay at the door. A teacher donation will be requested on the day of the retreat. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you would like a scholarship\, or If this will be your first one-day sitting with us\, please call Michael Simpson at ‭(860) 922-7796 prior to registering.\n**Please bring a bag lunch to enjoy during this day of quiet\, calm and attentive renewal. Rev. Myo will available for individual practice discussion during the sitting.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-6-2019-05-04-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20181101T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T185350Z
UID:9870-1554541200-1554570000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Every Day Brand New - A One-day Retreat\, led by Rev. Mary Mocine
DESCRIPTION:Reverend Mary Mocine\, Abbess of Vallejo Zen Center aka Clear Water Zendo\, will lead this one-day sitting. She trained at San Francisco and Berkeley Zen Centers\, and at Tassajara Zen Monastery. She received dharma transmission from Sojun Mel Weitsman in May 2005. \nThe theme for this sitting is “Buddha’s birthday\, renewing our practice.” The day will include periods of sitting and walking meditation\, a Dharma talk and a ceremony to celebrate the birth of the Buddha (traditionally celebrated on April 8th in Japan). \nRegistration is on a sliding scale\, from $20 to $50\, in $10 increments. There is the option to register and pay online\, or register and pay at the door. A teacher donation will be requested on the day of the retreat. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you would like a scholarship\, or if this will be your first one-day sitting with us\, please call Jim Hare at (916) 456-7752 before April 3rd and prior to registering. \nPlease bring a bag lunch to enjoy during this day of quiet\, calm and attentive renewal.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-6-2019-04-06-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20181101T185350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T185350Z
UID:9869-1551517200-1551546000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting\, led by So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:“I said to my soul\, be still\, and wait without hope\nFor hope would be hope for the wrong thing;\nwait without love\,\nFor love would be love of the wrong thing;\nthere is yet faith\nBut the faith and the love and the hope are all in the waiting.\nWait without thought\, for you are not ready for thought:\nSo the darkness shall be the light\, and the stillness the dancing.”\n~ T.S. Elliot \nWith this sitting\, we will celebrate Dogen’s practice/realization\, something that Elliot intuitively describes in his poem. Everyone is invited to join this day of sitting and walking meditation. There will be a Dharma talk and silent bag lunch (please bring your own lunch). \nREGISTER ON EVENTBRITE.COM \nQuestions?  Email So On Jim Hare at info@valleystreamszen.org
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-6-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20180906T025147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T025147Z
UID:9856-1541235600-1541264400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This one-day sitting is cancelled in order to focus on the 3-day Rohatsu Sesshin\, scheduled for November 30 – December 2. Please consider giving yourself this special treat of setting aside the concerns of daily life for two and a half days in and giving your attention to your sitting practice and taking care of yourself as you would take care of a guest.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-led-jim-hare-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,One-Day Sitting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20180311T211215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180311T211215Z
UID:9819-1537606800-1537635600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:The Radiant Light of Buddha Nature: One-day Sitting with Kokyo Henkel
DESCRIPTION:Kokyo Henkel  is the resident teacher at Santa Cruz Zen Center. Prior to assuming his current position\, he practiced at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, Green Gulch Farm Zen Center\, No Abode Hermitage in Mill Valley\, and Bukkokuji Monastery in Japan. \nHe was ordained as a priest in 1994 by Tenshin Anderson Roshi and received Dharma Transmission from him in 2010. Kokyo enjoys studying the original teachings of Buddha-Dharma from ancient India\, China\, and Japan with an eye to their relevance in bringing peace and harmony to this troubled world. \n» REGISTER at EventBrite.com\nThe fee is on a sliding scale of $20-$60\, according to ability. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. You will be invited to give an additional teacher donation on the day of the retreat. For questions\, please contact Sarah at sarah_ogara@yahoo.com or 916-484-6808.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-kokyo-henkel-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20180312T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T192430Z
UID:9824-1533373200-1533402000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: One-day Sitting with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry that Zenju has had to cancel this retreat with us due to illness.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-rev-zenju-earthlyn-manuel-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20180312T190600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T190600Z
UID:9823-1527930000-1527955200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Mind of Compassion\, Body of Support
DESCRIPTION:A Day of Zen Meditation\, Buddhist Teaching & Yoga\, taught by Kyosho Valorie Beer and Barbara Baccei\nImmerse yourself in a day of traditional Buddhism and alignment Yoga. From Buddhism’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness\, you will be guided in identifying long-held emotional patterns and the way they show up in your body. Meditation allows us to study our interpretations of the body’s experience as pain and pleasure. Yoga reveals the visceral connection integrating mind and body together for the relief of suffering. Find ease in your body-mind. Live in the world with more compassion for yourself and others. An adaptive approach for people of all genders\, backgrounds\, abilities and disabilities. \nKyosho Valorie Beer has practiced Zen Buddhism since 1991. She ordained as a priest in 2005 and received dharma transmission in 2013 from her teacher Edward Espe Brown. She is a visiting teacher for San Francisco Zen Center’s Branching Streams sanghas. \nBarbara Baccei has practiced yoga since 1990. She was teacher certified in 1997. She divides her time between Sacramento and Berkeley\, practicing and teaching\, and completing training through The Berkeley Yoga Room \n\nNo meditation or yoga experience required.\nPlease bring a sack lunch and yoga mat.\nFee: $0-$60 sliding scale\nInformation: Barbbaccei@gmail.com\nREGISTER at Eventbrite.com                 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/yoga-meditation-retreat-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20180312T184118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T184118Z
UID:9822-1525510800-1525536000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Seeing / Drawing Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In drawing\, we have an opportunity to set aside our egos while becoming one with the object. The investigation takes us into the essence of the object\, seeing it as it truly is. This is not an art class per se\, and no prior drawing experience is required. What is asked for is our willingness to deeply observe\, connect our eyes with our hearts and hands\, and open to whatever may emerge. This mostly silent day will include periods of meditation and movement. Weather permitting\, we will work outdoors.\nLed by Karen Hamilton and Barb Baccei.\nPlease bring a bag lunch.\n$20 plus $10 for materials.  Scholarships are available.\nPlease contact info@valleystreamszen.org\nREGISTER at eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/seeing-drawing-meditation-retreat-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20180418T155006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T155006Z
UID:9826-1524301200-1524328200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - One Day Sitting with Reb Anderson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/cancelled-one-day-sitting-reb-anderson-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180408
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20171209T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T204515Z
UID:9796-1523059200-1523145599@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - One-day Sitting and Spring Workday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-5-2018-04-07-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20171209T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T204515Z
UID:9795-1517648400-1517677200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting\, led by So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:“Outwardly still while inwardly moving\, like a tethered colt or a trapped rat\, the ancient sages pitied them and bestowed the teachings.” – Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi\n“Traps and snares can never reach it.” – Eihei Dogen\, Fukanzazengi \nThe traps and snares of thinking and feeling often seem to block the way of calm\, joyful sitting. How do we become free of these apparent obstacles? No one really knows\, yet zazen keeps drawing us back to encounter our essential freedom. This one-day sitting provides another opportunity\, supported by a schedule of sitting and walking meditation\, Dharma talks\, and noble silence throughout the day. Please arrive early so we can begin sitting promptly at 9 a.m. Bring a bag lunch. Everyone is welcome.\nIf this is your first one-day sitting\, please call practice leader Jim Hare after January 28th and prior to registering. 916-456-7752. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-5-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20170606T213734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T213734Z
UID:9762-1512118800-1512302400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:3-day Rohatsu Sesshin
DESCRIPTION:“…when we practice zazen\, it is not that big mind is actually controlling small mind\, but simply that when small mind becomes calm\, big mind starts it true activity.”  ~Suzuki Roshi \nFor the first time Valley Streams Zen is offering a multi-day\, non-residential retreat. This is an opportunity to set aside the concerns of daily life for two and a half days\, giving all our attention to our sitting practice and taking care of ourselves as we would take care of a guest.  The schedule will include sitting and walking meditation\, breaks and Dharma talks.  Vegetarian meals will be served in a modified oryoki-style for lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday. Oryoki is the traditional 3-bowl way of serving and eating meals together in silence.\nSchedule: Friday & Saturday\, 9 am – 9 pm.; Sunday\, 9 am – noon.\nCost:  $60 for full sesshin; $30 per full day; $15 per half day \nPlease sign up by November 21 by completing the form and returning it to Jim Hare.\nSesshin Signup Form (pdf)\nSign up at the zendo\, by email info@valleystreamszen.org or by US mail to\nVSZS\,  3111 Wissemann Dr.\, Sacramento\, CA 95826
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-4-2017-12-02-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20170606T213734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T213734Z
UID:9761-1507366800-1507395600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Zen Sitting: Fostering the Mirror Awareness
DESCRIPTION:In our Soto Zen-style one-day sittings we engage with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, Dharma talks\, and silent bag lunch (please bring your own). If this is your first one-day sitting\, please speak with Practice Leader Jim Hare (916-456-7752) prior to signing up. \nSitting all day brings forth the great mirror awareness in us. It interrupts our common habit of comparing ourselves to others and fosters trust in ourselves\, as we are. The receptive awareness of zazen is extolled and celebrated in Zen poetry and literature. As the Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi says\, “it acts as a guide for beings; its use removes all pains.” \nPlease join us for a day of sitting and singing the silent song of the precious mirror awareness.    REGISTER 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-4-2017-10-07-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T193051
CREATED:20170606T213734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T213734Z
UID:9760-1501923600-1501952400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:What We Can Trust: a One-day Zen Sitting
DESCRIPTION:Zazen surfaces our “mind of clover\,” a pliant mind\, a flexibile mind\, a mind like clouds and water.  This mind that is not “our” mind\, but rather one that comes to us as a gift of practice.  Informed by that mind we are inspired to be kind\, to be flexible with others\, to bend like bamboo in the wind.  This is a mind we can really trust and it’s not ours and it’s not not ours. Together we will spend a day entrusting ourselves to the mind of clover\, the awakening spirit of buddha.  The sitting will be lead by Rev. So On Jim Hare\, Practice Leader of Valley Streams Zen Sangha. Please bring a bag lunch.  If this is your first time practicing with us or your first one-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 so you can learn more about the day.  $20  Register at Eventbrite.com.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-4-4/2017-08-05/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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