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SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin (evening schedule)
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. This Rohatsu will be on Zoom and will have a very different format.  It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only the morning and evening periods\, Sunday\, Nov. 29 – Friday Dec. 4.  On Saturday\, Dec. 5\, we will offer a full day sitting. We’ll close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 6\, with morning zazen\, a Dharma talk and ceremony.  Our regular programs\, on Monday and Thursday\, will proceed online as usual.\n*Please contact Jim Hare at info@valleystreamszen.org for further information. \nSun. – Fri. Sesshin Schedule\nSat. & Sun. Sesshin Schedule\nChants for Rohatsu Sesshin
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-online-afternoon-schedule-4/2020-12-01/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T204500
DTSTAMP:20260412T092057
CREATED:20201112T042539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T042539Z
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SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin (modified evening schedule)
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. This Rohatsu will be on Zoom and will have a very different format.  It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only the morning and evening periods\, Sunday\, Nov. 29 – Friday Dec. 4.  On Saturday\, Dec. 5\, we will offer a full day sitting. We’ll close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 6\, with morning zazen\, a Dharma talk and ceremony.  Our regular programs\, on Monday and Thursday\, will proceed online as usual.\n*Please contact Jim Hare at info@valleystreamszen.org for further information. \nSun. – Fri. Sesshin Schedule\nSat. & Sun. Sesshin Schedule\nChants for Rohatsu Sesshin
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-modified-evening-schedule-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T204500
DTSTAMP:20260412T092057
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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260412T092057
CREATED:20201112T042658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T042658Z
UID:10164-1607245200-1607254200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin - (closing program)
DESCRIPTION:Last day of sesshin with morning zazen\, a Dharma talk\, and closing ceremony. \nSat. & Sun. Sesshin Schedule\nChants for Rohatsu Sesshin
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-online-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T092057
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10144-1607367600-1607373000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Circle\, led by Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:The Three Treasures are the foundation of the Practice Circle: (1) the Oneness of Buddha\, (2) the Diversity of Dharma\, (3) the Harmony of Sangha. The circle itself is a container for being in the present\, manifesting just as we are in the truth of the moment. \n  \n  \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-12-07-4/
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:20201214T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T092057
CREATED:20181207T040853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T040853Z
UID:9891-1607967900-1607970600@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-2020-06-08-2020-12-14-4/
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:20201214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T092057
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10145-1607972400-1607977800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by 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  \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-12-14-4/
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:20201217T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201217T073000
DTSTAMP:20260412T092057
CREATED:20201218T041117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T041117Z
UID:10165-1608184800-1608190200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen & Service
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.\nSchedule:\n5:45-Zoom room opens\,\n6:00-Zazen\,\n6:30-Walking Meditation\,\n6:40-Zazen\, 7:10-Service   
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/thursday-morning-zazen-service-4/2020-12-17/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Morning Zazen,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T092057
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10146-1608577200-1608582600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the new year by celebrating the treasure of sangha with your sangha friends – albeit virtually this year!  This will be an evening of sharing poetry\, stories\, or music\, with time to visit in small groups on Zoom.\nOne and all are welcome! \nProgram Schedule \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  \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-12-21-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T092057
CREATED:20200724T043241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T043241Z
UID:10147-1609182000-1609187400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Retreat Night (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:On Retreat Night we offer an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice with three 25-minute periods of zazen\, interspersed with walking meditation (called kinhin). Turning the light inward we explore the causes of suffering and what can end it. This invitation is extended to everyone. \n\nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to participate. We invite donations to support the room rental\, visits by teachers\, and other sangha activities. Valley Streams Zen Sangha is dedicated to the study of Buddha’s teaching and the practice of meditation. We invite newcomers and experienced Zen students to join us. \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we will meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We will continue to monitor local health advisories regarding group meetings. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n*To join the meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nSign Up for Weekly Emails to receive each Meeting ID and Password.\nPrior to the meeting\, download the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)  As you Wait for the host to start the meeting click the Test Computer Audio button to make sure you can hear and be heard by others.\nDownload the chants in PDF.\nAt 6:50 pm\, join the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nThe program will begin at 7pm with this approximate schedule: 20 minute sitting; 5 minute chant; announcements; then a 30-40 minute Talk/Discussion.\n\n*To join by telephone (audio only): \n\nDial 669 900 6833 (San Jose) and follow voice prompts for entering the Meeting ID and password.\nThe one tap string of numbers are included in the Weekly Email.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-evening-zazen-and-program-online-2020-12-28-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event,Retreat Night
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