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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\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210503T203000
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CREATED:20201224T043619Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
DESCRIPTION:  \nRev. 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 Covid-19 pandemic\, we meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n\nMeeting ID for Monday Evenings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977\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.\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/monday-night-zazen-service-and-program-2021-03-29-2021-05-03-4/
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:20210504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210504T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T144012
CREATED:20210421T173412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T173412Z
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SUMMARY:May We Gather: A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony for Asian American Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:May We Gather: A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony for Asian American Ancestors  (livestreamed)\n\nThis event is offered by Higashi Honganji Temple in Los Angeles to help us address anti-Asian American racism. \nDownload the flyer.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/may-we-gather-a-national-buddhist-memorial-ceremony-for-asian-american-ancestors-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T144012
CREATED:20201224T043619Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Ryuko Laura Burgees
DESCRIPTION:Ryuko Laura Burges\, a lay entrusted Buddhist teacher in the Soto Zen tradition\, lectures and leads retreats at different practice centers in Northern California. A teacher of children for 30 years\, she trains other teachers to bring mindfulness practice into the elementary classroom. Laura co-founded the Sangha in Recovery program at San Francisco Zen Center. \n\nDuring the Covid-19 pandemic\, we meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We of course hope to be able to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n\nMeeting ID for Monday Evening Programs: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977\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.\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/monday-night-zazen-service-and-program-2021-03-29-2021-05-10-4/
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:20210517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210517T203000
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SUMMARY:Way-Seeking Mind Talk by Shalama Yahchove
DESCRIPTION:Shalamah has been practicing with Valley Streams since 2019. She received the Bodhisattva precepts June 19\, 2019\, from her teacher OSho Zenju Earthlyn Manuel\, in a Jukai ceremony at the Berkeley Zen Center. Professionally\, Shalamah is a licensed California chiropractor and massage provider. She has offered massage during summers at Tassajara\, since 2015\, while living and practicing there. \nEach of us has come to Zen practice as a seeker\, with a spirit of inquiry\, from diverse backgrounds. The idea of our way-seeking mind talks is for members to share how it is they came to practice. Each person tells his or her own story in a unique way that often blends autobiography\, spiritual biography\, and the practice questions that each is engaged with. \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 meet online using Zoom video conferencing software. We hope to resume our in-person programs as soon as it is safe to do so. \n\nMeeting ID for Monday Evenings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977\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.\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/monday-night-zazen-service-and-program-2021-03-29-2021-05-17-4/
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:20210524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210524T203000
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So On Jim Hare
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*To join by computer\, \n\nDownload the free Zoom Client for Meetings (13 MB)\nMeeting ID for Monday Evenings is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977\nAs 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.\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/monday-night-zazen-service-and-program-2021-03-29-2021-05-24-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Online Event
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