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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171201T090000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171104T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170902T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170701T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170701T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160402T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T071305
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
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