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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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200810T203000
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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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T053527
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SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by So-on Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T203000
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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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200824T190000
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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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200831T203000
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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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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