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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200601T190000
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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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T131611
CREATED:20181207T040853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T040853Z
UID:9885-1591638300-1591641000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:On the second Monday of each month\, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice.  For now\, we are offering the instruction online\, using using Zoom video conferencing software. We focus on the art of sitting meditation\, with emphasis on posture\, breath and mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nIf you are not already on our mailing list\, please sign up for Weekly Emails to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and password for this meeting.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-2020-06-08-4/2020-06-08/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED,Meditation Instruction,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T131611
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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200611T090000
DTSTAMP:20260414T131611
CREATED:20190608T020132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T020132Z
UID:9979-1591862400-1591866000@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. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare\, with readings from Mahayana Buddhism & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.\nOn June 11\, we begin reading  Minding Mind; a Course in Basic Meditation\, translated by Thomas Cleary.  This book presents meditation instructions written by seven Zen teachers associated with lineages in China\, Japan and Korea.  Three of these “meditation manuals” were written by teachers who are counted in our Soto Zen lineage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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-4-2020-04-09-2020-06-11-4/2020-06-11/
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:20200615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T131611
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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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200616T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T131611
CREATED:20200601T215606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T215606Z
UID:10114-1592322300-1592326800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Group (ONLINE - 7 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss the Buddha’s teaching of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as presented by Which That Hanh in his book\, The Heart of Buddha’s Teaching. This book group is ideal for people who want a grounding in or a review of fundamental Buddhist teachings. Please purchase or borrow the book for your study. \n  \nSyllabus:\nWeek 1\, pages  1-23: 4 Noble Truths\nWeek 2\, pages 24-46: 4 Noble Truths (con’t.)\nWeek 3\, pages 49-63: Right View & Right Thought\nWeek 4\, pages 64-83: Right Mindfulness\nWeek 5\, pages 84-93: Right Speech\nWeek 6\, pages 94-104: Right Action/Right Effort\nWeek 7\, pages 105-112: Right Concentration/Right Livelihood \n• To sign up for the Book Group and receive the Zoom link\, contact Jody Ansell\, joaansell@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/tuesday-book-group-online-7-weeks-4/2020-06-16/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Study Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T131611
CREATED:20200528T213044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200528T213044Z
UID:10112-1592647200-1592654400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Journal Practice for the Pandemic\, led by Beth Jacobs\, Ph.D. (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:In this unprecedented time\, a writing practice can help sustain a sense of orientation within the chaos. We can discern awareness of the First Noble Truth through articulation of our personal challenges\, behaviors\, feelings\, and reactions to events. Expressive writing helps us both stay with and let go of the enormous pressure of current changes as expressed by the pandemic. After a 30-minute meditation\, we will discuss applications of therapeutic writing processes to global and shared trauma. Beth Jacobs will guide us through three different writing techniques. \nBeth Jacobs is a writer\, clinical psychologist\, and a lay-entrusted Soto Zen teacher. Her books include The Original Buddhist Psychology\, A Buddhist Journal; Guided Practices for Writers and Meditators. \nREGISTRATION: at Eventbrite.com\nFee: $20 or what is realistic for you.\nInformation: Doralee at grindkaton@icloud.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/journal-practice-for-the-pandemic-led-by-beth-jacobs-ph-d-online-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T131611
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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T131611
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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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