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SUMMARY:Study Group (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:During this time of separation\, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. Our current readings are taken from Zen master Kaizan’s Denkoroku\, Record of the Transmission of the Light.  If you do not have the paper edition\, you can read it online\, chapter by chapter\, at SotoZen-Net. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare\, with readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nContact Rollin Ives (twl4148@gmail.com) to be added to the mailing list and to receive the meeting ID number each week. \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.\nMeeting ID# : Obtain the number from Rollin at twl4148@gmail.com\nAt 7:50 am\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/ [enter meeting number here]\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)\n\n**To join by telephone: \n\ncall +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose)\nAt the voice prompt\, enter the Meeting ID#\nControls by phone: *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. You may also enjoy listening to our archived Dharma Talks\,  or online programs from Hartford Street Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-4-2020-04-02-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Study Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T021645
CREATED:20200328T203830Z
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UID:10093-1585915200-1585918800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE - Writing & Sitting Together at our Dharma Gates
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this shared opportunity for growth and development\, co-led by Doralee Grindler Katonah and Linda Dekker.  We will come together for one hour\, with a guided writing time as the preamble to a 20-minute zazen practice; followed by another guided writing time\, and then time to share. With pens and silent stillness\, we will open our hearts to the dharma gates arising in the moment and journal before ‘sitting’ together and after our ‘sit’.\nDuring this challenging time our possibilities for spiritual development and greater aliveness continue. In the words of Beth Jacobs: \n“Deep experience is beyond words\, but writing doesn’t just convey information. It causes things to happen\, things that change both the writer and the reader forever.” (from A Buddhist Journal – Guided Practices for Writers and Meditators\, Berkeley\, CA: North Atlantic Books\, 2018) \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.\nMeeting ID: 963528048\nAt 11:50 am\, join the meeting at:  https://zoom.us/j/963528048\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (Using Chrome seems to work best.)\nThe program will start at noon and go for about 1 hour.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\ncall 1 669 900 6833 (Milpitas)\nAt the voice prompt\, enter the Meeting ID: 963528048\nControls for phone: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/online-writing-sitting-together-at-our-dharma-gates-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T021645
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10088-1586199600-1586203200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE PROGRAM: Zazen\, Service\, Dharma Talk & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:During the current health crisis\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. The meetings will be hosted by Doralee Grindler Katonah. The software is free. Download the chants at SFZC Chants in PDF. \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.\nMeeting ID: TBA and sent on weekly emails\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at:  https://zoom.us/j/550113240 ; 950815\nWe will start at 7pm with this approximate schedule:\n20 minute sitting; 5 minute chanting service; 10 minute Dharma talk & 25 minute Q&A/discussion/sharing & announcements – about 1 hour total.\n\n**From your telephone\, tap once: +16699006833\,\,550113240#  US (San Jose)\nOR\nCall 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt\, enter 550113240#\nUse these controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = mute/unmute \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. \nYou may also enjoy listening to our archived Dharma Talks\,  or online programs from Hartford Street Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/online-monday-program2-2020-04-06-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200409T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T021645
CREATED:20190608T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T020132Z
UID:9960-1586419200-1586422800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:During this time of separation\, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. Our current readings are taken from Zen master Kaizan’s Denkoroku\, Record of the Transmission of the Light.  If you do not have the paper edition\, you can read it online\, chapter by chapter\, at SotoZen-Net. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare\, with readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nContact Rollin Ives (twl4148@gmail.com) to be added to the mailing list for the reading each week. \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.\nMeeting ID: 205584902 (the same each week)\nAt 7:50 am\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/205584902\nIf you cannot download or run the application\, you can join from your browser. (We have not tried this option yet.)\n\n**From your telephone\, tap once:  +16699006833\,\,205584902#  US (San Jose)\nOR\nCall 669 900 6833 (San Jose). At the prompt\, enter 2005584902\nUse these controls: *9 = Raise hand;  *6 = mute/unmute \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. You may also enjoy listening to our archived Dharma Talks\, or online programs from Hartford Street Zen Center and San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-4-2020-04-09-4/2020-04-09/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Study Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T021645
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
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UID:10089-1586804400-1586808000@valleystreamszen.org
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-program2-2020-04-06-2020-04-13-4/2020-04-13/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200414T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T021645
CREATED:20200404T214212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T214212Z
UID:10094-1586880000-1586883600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion Group (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to join a discussion group focused on Reb Anderson’s new book\, Entering the Mind of Buddha\, Zen and the Six Heroic Practices of Bodhisattvas. \nWe will meet over a period of six weeks via Zoom\, beginning Tuesday April 14 from 4-5 pm. There are many sources for the book including Amazon\, Kindle\, Nook\, Barnes and Noble\, Penguin and others. Instead of reading an entire chapter aloud (as we do in our  Thursday study group)\, we will ask people to read a meaningful (to them) excerpt from the chapter\, and then ask questions or make a comment. \n  \nTo enroll in this group\, contact Sarah O’Gara\,  sarah_ogara@yahoo.com or  (916) 484-6808.  If do not have a copy of the text please inform the organizer that you will audit the course rather than actively participate. \n\n\nFirst\, download the  Zoom Client for Meetings software.(13 MB)\nGet the Meeting ID Number from Sarah.\nIf you prefer to join by telephone\, call 669 900 6833 and follow the prompts for entering the meeting ID number.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/book-discussion-group-4/2020-04-14/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Study Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200417T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T021645
CREATED:20200409T213328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T213328Z
UID:10103-1587123900-1587128400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Writing & Sitting Together at our Dharma Gates
DESCRIPTION:Led by Doralee Grindler Katonah and Linda Dekker. \nComing together online for one hour\, with a guided writing time as the preamble to a 20-minute zazen practice together\, followed by another guided writing time and then time to share. The sharing time will be facilitated with practice circle guidelines – silent listening with no cross talk or commentary. Sharing of thoughts and/or writing are welcomed with respect for when we choose not to share. During this challenging time our possibilities for spiritual development and greater aliveness continue. \nMeetings are planned for Friday April 17\, May 1\, 15 & 29.\nPlease log in at 11:45 am so we can begin at noon.\nFor latest information\, contact Doralee Grindler Katonah\, grindkaton@icloud.com or sign up for our Weekly Emails. \n\n\nIf you are new to Zoom\, download  Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)\nGet the Meeting ID Number from Doralee or in the Weekly Email.\nOr\, dial in by telephone (audio only)\, by calling 669 900 6833\, then follow the prompts for entering the meeting ID.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/writing-sitting-together-at-our-dharma-gates-led-by-doralee-grindler-katonah-and-linda-dekker-4/2020-04-17/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T021645
CREATED:20191220T001125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191220T001125Z
UID:10085-1587321000-1587328200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:The New Ecosattva Path\, online talk by David Loy (SBMG)
DESCRIPTION:For more information and the Zoom link\, go to the SBMG website. \n \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. \nDavid Loy will also give the Dharma talk on Monday April 20\, 7-8:30 pm.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/the-new-ecosattva-path-online-talk-by-david-loy-sbmg-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T021645
CREATED:20200222T182331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T182331Z
UID:10104-1587409200-1587412800@valleystreamszen.org
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\, 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:20260422T021645
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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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