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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T130000
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SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Sitting with Calm and Insight:  a half-day schedule of sitting and walking meditation\, offered along with a Dharma talk by So On Jim Hare on the teachings of Shamata and Vipassana (Calming and Insight) from the Samdhinirmochana Sutra.  This will be a continuation of a Dharma talk that was given on September 10th\, but it will stand on its own for people who did not attend that talk. \n\nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to join us for a social lunch after the formal program.\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first half-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 so you can learn more about the day.  $20\n\nRegister on Eventbrite – or sign up on a Monday evening.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-jim-hare-4/2018-10-06/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20180311T211215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180311T211215Z
UID:9819-1537606800-1537635600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:The Radiant Light of Buddha Nature: One-day Sitting with Kokyo Henkel
DESCRIPTION:Kokyo Henkel  is the resident teacher at Santa Cruz Zen Center. Prior to assuming his current position\, he practiced at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, Green Gulch Farm Zen Center\, No Abode Hermitage in Mill Valley\, and Bukkokuji Monastery in Japan. \nHe was ordained as a priest in 1994 by Tenshin Anderson Roshi and received Dharma Transmission from him in 2010. Kokyo enjoys studying the original teachings of Buddha-Dharma from ancient India\, China\, and Japan with an eye to their relevance in bringing peace and harmony to this troubled world. \n» REGISTER at EventBrite.com\nThe fee is on a sliding scale of $20-$60\, according to ability. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. You will be invited to give an additional teacher donation on the day of the retreat. For questions\, please contact Sarah at sarah_ogara@yahoo.com or 916-484-6808.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-kokyo-henkel-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20180312T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T192430Z
UID:9824-1533373200-1533402000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: One-day Sitting with Zenju Earthlyn Manuel
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry that Zenju has had to cancel this retreat with us due to illness.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-rev-zenju-earthlyn-manuel-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20180717T051247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T051247Z
UID:9844-1533373200-1533384000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Sangha Work Practice\, led by Linda Dekker
DESCRIPTION:“Work as meditation” illustrates how work is just as important a time for mindfulness practice as sitting zazen or walking meditation. In work as meditation\, there isn’t too much need for thinking\, planning or conceptualizing. While effort is made to do what we are doing efficiently and beautifully\, we needn’t hurry or worry about how much is getting done. In not rushing to get the dishes washed or the carpets vacuumed\, we have an opportunity to just appreciate the work for what it is—a thoroughgoing engagement with our life in the moment. \nWe will begin the day with a period of zazen; then pick up our tools with silent intention. Please join us\, and bring a bag lunch to stay for social time in our freshly cleaned center! \nTo register\, email zendekker@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sangha-work-practice-led-linda-dekker-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Service,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180707T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180707T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20180529T212958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T212958Z
UID:9835-1530952200-1530966600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by Rev. So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Like a Snake in a Bamboo Tube – a half-day Zen sitting and Dharma talk\n\n“Putting a snake in a bamboo tube” is an old simile for zazen.  Just as the snake naturally wants to wiggle and not be confined\, so we often have a problem holding ourselves still.  Even when we stop the body\, the mind continues to move.  So over and over again\, we practice patience with our wiggly nature.  Sitting and walking\, sitting and walking is an excellent method for realizing stillness.  We hope you will join us. \nREGISTER AT EVENTBRITE.COM \n\n\nPhotographs will be taken after the sitting.\nPlease bring a bag lunch if you would like to stay for informal lunch after the sitting.\n\n*Our one-day and half-day sittings are generally held on the first Saturday of every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-10-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20180312T190600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T190600Z
UID:9823-1527930000-1527955200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Mind of Compassion\, Body of Support
DESCRIPTION:A Day of Zen Meditation\, Buddhist Teaching & Yoga\, taught by Kyosho Valorie Beer and Barbara Baccei\nImmerse yourself in a day of traditional Buddhism and alignment Yoga. From Buddhism’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness\, you will be guided in identifying long-held emotional patterns and the way they show up in your body. Meditation allows us to study our interpretations of the body’s experience as pain and pleasure. Yoga reveals the visceral connection integrating mind and body together for the relief of suffering. Find ease in your body-mind. Live in the world with more compassion for yourself and others. An adaptive approach for people of all genders\, backgrounds\, abilities and disabilities. \nKyosho Valorie Beer has practiced Zen Buddhism since 1991. She ordained as a priest in 2005 and received dharma transmission in 2013 from her teacher Edward Espe Brown. She is a visiting teacher for San Francisco Zen Center’s Branching Streams sanghas. \nBarbara Baccei has practiced yoga since 1990. She was teacher certified in 1997. She divides her time between Sacramento and Berkeley\, practicing and teaching\, and completing training through The Berkeley Yoga Room \n\nNo meditation or yoga experience required.\nPlease bring a sack lunch and yoga mat.\nFee: $0-$60 sliding scale\nInformation: Barbbaccei@gmail.com\nREGISTER at Eventbrite.com                 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/yoga-meditation-retreat-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20180312T184118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T184118Z
UID:9822-1525510800-1525536000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Seeing / Drawing Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In drawing\, we have an opportunity to set aside our egos while becoming one with the object. The investigation takes us into the essence of the object\, seeing it as it truly is. This is not an art class per se\, and no prior drawing experience is required. What is asked for is our willingness to deeply observe\, connect our eyes with our hearts and hands\, and open to whatever may emerge. This mostly silent day will include periods of meditation and movement. Weather permitting\, we will work outdoors.\nLed by Karen Hamilton and Barb Baccei.\nPlease bring a bag lunch.\n$20 plus $10 for materials.  Scholarships are available.\nPlease contact info@valleystreamszen.org\nREGISTER at eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/seeing-drawing-meditation-retreat-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20180418T155006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T155006Z
UID:9826-1524301200-1524328200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - One Day Sitting with Reb Anderson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/cancelled-one-day-sitting-reb-anderson-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180408
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20171209T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T204515Z
UID:9796-1523059200-1523145599@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED - One-day Sitting and Spring Workday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-5-2018-04-07-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180303T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20171015T234320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171015T234320Z
UID:9788-1520065800-1520078400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting - "Throughout the body\, hands and eyes."
DESCRIPTION:Sitting zazen is extending an invitation to great compassion.  Not doing anything\, yet compassion arises spontaneously\, “like reaching back for a pillow at night\,” according to one Zen story.  On Saturday March 3rd\, we’ll send invitations all morning\, still and silent on our cushions\, and moving in walking meditation. Our morning will include a short Dharma talk by Rev. So On Jim Hare\, practice leader. If this is your first extended sitting with Valley Streams Zen Sangha\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 prior to registering. Our morning will be followed by a social bag lunch.  Please bring your lunch and join us. \nRegister for the sitting.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-8-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20171209T204515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T204515Z
UID:9795-1517648400-1517677200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting\, led by So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:“Outwardly still while inwardly moving\, like a tethered colt or a trapped rat\, the ancient sages pitied them and bestowed the teachings.” – Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi\n“Traps and snares can never reach it.” – Eihei Dogen\, Fukanzazengi \nThe traps and snares of thinking and feeling often seem to block the way of calm\, joyful sitting. How do we become free of these apparent obstacles? No one really knows\, yet zazen keeps drawing us back to encounter our essential freedom. This one-day sitting provides another opportunity\, supported by a schedule of sitting and walking meditation\, Dharma talks\, and noble silence throughout the day. Please arrive early so we can begin sitting promptly at 9 a.m. Bring a bag lunch. Everyone is welcome.\nIf this is your first one-day sitting\, please call practice leader Jim Hare after January 28th and prior to registering. 916-456-7752. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-5-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20171015T233944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171015T233944Z
UID:9787-1515229200-1515241800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Deep Listening as a Spiritual Practice\, by Doralee Grindler Katonah
DESCRIPTION:Suzuki Roshi said practice is about “listening to ourselves.” This is not always so easy. Being truly understood by another helps us to listen within. In ordinary conversation\, it is rare that we really listen to each other. When we feel heard\, we comprehend something about ourselves that has been a mystery. In this workshop\, Doralee Grindler Katonah will guide us through simple exercises to help us listen to each other with our whole bodies. \nSign up at a meeting or email Doralee at dgk@livingforwardwhole.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/deep-listening-by-doralee-grindler-katonah-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20170606T213734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T213734Z
UID:9762-1512118800-1512302400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:3-day Rohatsu Sesshin
DESCRIPTION:“…when we practice zazen\, it is not that big mind is actually controlling small mind\, but simply that when small mind becomes calm\, big mind starts it true activity.”  ~Suzuki Roshi \nFor the first time Valley Streams Zen is offering a multi-day\, non-residential retreat. This is an opportunity to set aside the concerns of daily life for two and a half days\, giving all our attention to our sitting practice and taking care of ourselves as we would take care of a guest.  The schedule will include sitting and walking meditation\, breaks and Dharma talks.  Vegetarian meals will be served in a modified oryoki-style for lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday. Oryoki is the traditional 3-bowl way of serving and eating meals together in silence.\nSchedule: Friday & Saturday\, 9 am – 9 pm.; Sunday\, 9 am – noon.\nCost:  $60 for full sesshin; $30 per full day; $15 per half day \nPlease sign up by November 21 by completing the form and returning it to Jim Hare.\nSesshin Signup Form (pdf)\nSign up at the zendo\, by email info@valleystreamszen.org or by US mail to\nVSZS\,  3111 Wissemann Dr.\, Sacramento\, CA 95826
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-4-2017-12-02-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20170308T010013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T010013Z
UID:9750-1509786000-1509800400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:Our November 4th half-day sitting will be followed by a modified Oryoki (3-bowl) lunch at noon. This will help orient us to the meal practice that we will use for our mini-Rohatsu sesshin that’s coming up December 1-3. So\, if you are planning to attend November 4th\, you don’t need to bring a lunch; it will be provided. Everyone is welcome.\nIf this is your first sitting with Valley Streams Zen\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 before registering.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-7-2017-11-04-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20170606T213734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T213734Z
UID:9761-1507366800-1507395600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Zen Sitting: Fostering the Mirror Awareness
DESCRIPTION:In our Soto Zen-style one-day sittings we engage with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, Dharma talks\, and silent bag lunch (please bring your own). If this is your first one-day sitting\, please speak with Practice Leader Jim Hare (916-456-7752) prior to signing up. \nSitting all day brings forth the great mirror awareness in us. It interrupts our common habit of comparing ourselves to others and fosters trust in ourselves\, as we are. The receptive awareness of zazen is extolled and celebrated in Zen poetry and literature. As the Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi says\, “it acts as a guide for beings; its use removes all pains.” \nPlease join us for a day of sitting and singing the silent song of the precious mirror awareness.    REGISTER 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-4-2017-10-07-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170902T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20170606T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T225130Z
UID:9780-1504342800-1504357200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED - NO SATURDAY SITTING
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Labor Day weekend with family and friends.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/no-saturday-sitting-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20170606T213734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T213734Z
UID:9760-1501923600-1501952400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:What We Can Trust: a One-day Zen Sitting
DESCRIPTION:Zazen surfaces our “mind of clover\,” a pliant mind\, a flexibile mind\, a mind like clouds and water.  This mind that is not “our” mind\, but rather one that comes to us as a gift of practice.  Informed by that mind we are inspired to be kind\, to be flexible with others\, to bend like bamboo in the wind.  This is a mind we can really trust and it’s not ours and it’s not not ours. Together we will spend a day entrusting ourselves to the mind of clover\, the awakening spirit of buddha.  The sitting will be lead by Rev. So On Jim Hare\, Practice Leader of Valley Streams Zen Sangha. Please bring a bag lunch.  If this is your first time practicing with us or your first one-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 so you can learn more about the day.  $20  Register at Eventbrite.com.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-4-4/2017-08-05/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170701T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170701T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20170308T010013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T010013Z
UID:9736-1498897800-1498912200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our bi-monthly half-day sitting. At the conclusion of the sitting\, we will enjoy a social lunch together\, so please bring a bag lunch.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-7-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20170309T041041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T041041Z
UID:9748-1496480400-1496509200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting with Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel
DESCRIPTION:Visiting teacher\, Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel\, of Still Breathing Zen Meditation Center in Oakland\, will lead our meditation and offer dharma talks during this special one-day sitting. Rev. Zenju was ordained by Zenkei Blanche Hartman Roshi and received dharma transmission in January 2016. As an author and ordained Soto Zen Buddhist priest\, she combines Zen meditation\, intuitive knowing\, and indigenous wisdom in a path of liberation. \nHer teaching theme for the day will be Shinzo: Ever Intimate. The term Shinzo refers to the practice of not rejecting either delusion or enlightenment; being “ever intimate” with the experience that comes our way.   Register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-rev-zenju-earthlyn-manuel-5/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20170308T011325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T011325Z
UID:9737-1494061200-1494086400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Art Day 2017
DESCRIPTION:Rediscover beginner’s mind while creating a collage or assemblage out of bits and pieces; paint and glue. No art experience needed – in fact\, the less you know\, the better!   Led by Barbara Baccei\, Karen Hamilton and Doralee Grindler Katonah.\nFee: $25 for materials (scholarships available)\nRegister at Eventbrite.com or in person on a Monday night.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-art-day-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20161211T015625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161211T015625Z
UID:9715-1488618000-1488646800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:We sometimes call zazen “choiceless awareness.” This means that in zazen we don’t attempt to regulate what comes into awareness; we just let what arises arise. We let our feelings be our feelings and our thoughts be our thoughts. Not making any choices about what comes into awareness\, we also don’t manipulate our breath\, we don’t exercise our will. We let nature take over\, and we let the body breathe. \nThis will be a day devoted to choiceless awareness\, while sitting\, walking\, chanting and eating lunch. There will be an afternoon Dharma talk by Valley Streams practice leader So On Jim Hare; otherwise our day will be in silence. You are most welcome and invited to join in. Please bring a bag lunch.  Register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20161210T230005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161210T230005Z
UID:9701-1486198800-1486213200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:This gentle half-day sitting will include informal tea\, discussion and a short work period. Everyone is welcome.\n*NOTE – our one-day and half-day sittings are held on the first Saturday every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-6-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20161210T225312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161210T225312Z
UID:9700-1483779600-1483808400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:This is our first one-day sitting of the new year. This gentle one-day sitting will include a work period and formal tea in the afternoon if enough people attend. The day will include a Dharma talk by Practice Leader Jim Hare. Everyone is welcome.\nRegister for the sitting.\n*Please note our one-day sittings are now held on Saturday instead of Sunday.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20160820T041923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160820T041923Z
UID:9683-1478336400-1478365200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:This is our first one-day sitting at the Sacramento Dharma Center! Fall study period participants should make a special effort to attend\, as this is the sole opportunity to “sit long” during the study period. Of course everyone is welcome. This gentle one-day sitting will include a work period and exercise period. We will have formal tea in the afternoon if enough people attend. The day will include a Dharma talk by Practice Leader Jim Hare.\n*Please note our one-day sittings are now held on Saturday instead of Sunday.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-10/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20160919T180521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T180521Z
UID:9698-1475312400-1475326800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Sitting with Work Period
DESCRIPTION:Sitting together\, working together\, eating together we create sangha. (Bring a bag lunch and work clothes.)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-work-period-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20160607T221459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160607T221459Z
UID:9659-1468155600-1468170000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:Zen meditation retreat led by Practice Leader\, Jim Hare. This is a great opportunity to sit quietly for the afternoon. A short dharma talk will be offered.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-5-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20160321T030607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T030607Z
UID:9644-1462107600-1462122000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:Zen meditation retreat led by Practice Leader\, Jim Hare. This is a great opportunity to sit quietly for the afternoon. A short dharma talk will be offered.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-4-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160402T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20160325T022259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160325T022259Z
UID:9657-1459587600-1459614600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:The Six Perfections: a day-long retreat with Norman & Kathie Fischer
DESCRIPTION:The Six Perfections: generosity\, morality\, tolerance\, energy\, meditation\, and wisdom describe the practice of bodhisattvas.  During this daylong event we’ll practice sitting meditation\, mindful discussion\, and listen to interactive talks about the perfections and how we might practice them now\, in our lives as they are. The retreat will take place at Sacramento City College. It is sponsored by SBMG.  Register for this event.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/the-six-perfections-with-norman-kathie-fischer-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20151215T231552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151215T231552Z
UID:9629-1458478800-1458493200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:Zen meditation retreat.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T053103
CREATED:20151215T194229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151215T194229Z
UID:9618-1453640400-1453654800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:Zen meditation retreat.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-meditation-retreat-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR