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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T123000
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SUMMARY:Zazenkai Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:Zazenkai means “to come together for meditation.”  As such\, it is a short retreat\, with the periods marked by the usual bells and interspersed with walking meditation\, but with no Dharma talk or instruction.  It is a time to come together and enjoy sitting and walking with one’s Dharma friends.  It is a time for uninterrupted practice. Everyone is welcome . \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 or scholarship.\n\nRegister on Eventbrite.com – or sign up on a Monday evening.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/zazenkai-half-day-sitting-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20180904T182038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T182038Z
UID:9845-1570266000-1570294800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Buddha Activity: a Two-day Teaching Retreat with Tenshin Reb Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Tenshin Reb Anderson will lead this 2-day retreat. His theme is: “An old time buddha said\, ‘earth\, grass\, trees\, all living beings are engaged in buddha activity.’ Buddha activity is the unceasing process of freeing all beings so they may live in peace and harmony. The buddha ancestors called this buddha activity zazen. In this retreat we will study\, practice and realize this great activity.” \nReb Anderson was ordained as a priest in 1970 by Shunryu Suzuki roshi\, who gave him the name Tenshin Zenki (“Naturally Real\, The Whole Works”). He received dharma transmission in 1983 and served as abbot of San Francisco Zen Center from 1986 to 1995. Tenshin Roshi continues to teach at Zen Center and No Abode Hermitage\, and leads retreats across the U.S. and in Europe. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com   or at a sangha meeting. \n\nA separate teaching donation will be requested at the retreat.\nA vegan box lunch is available for people who register by September 30th. Please purchase the $12 meal ticket in addition to your registration or bring your own lunch.\nIf the registration cost is beyond your means\, please email info@valleystreamszen.org to request a reduced rate or scholarship.\nSaturday-only registration is available for those unable to attend the full retreat.\n\n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/2-day-sitting-tenshin-reb-anderson-4/2019-10-05/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20190916T194935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T194935Z
UID:10072-1571565600-1571589000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Imagination & the Bodhisattva Path: a Day-long Retreat with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
DESCRIPTION:The full title of this retreat is “The World Could Be Otherwise: Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path.”  Norman will lead us in sitting and walking meditation\, and speak on themes from his new book\, The World Could Be Otherwise\,  Through the Buddhist teaching of the six paramitas or “perfections”\, this book demonstrates an imaginative approach to spiritual practice in difficult times\, leading to kindness\, wisdom\, and a more awakened life. Copies will be available for purchase at the event. \nNorman Fischer is a poet\, essayist\, and a Zen Buddhist priest who teaches in the U.S.\, Canada and Mexico. In 2000\, he retired as co-abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center to found Everyday Zen Foundation\, an organization dedicated to adapting Zen Buddhist teachings to Western culture. \nThis retreat is sponsored by SBMG (Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group)\nRegister on Eventbrite.com \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/imagination-the-bodhisattva-path-a-day-long-retreat-with-zoketsu-norman-fischer-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20180906T020656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T020656Z
UID:9851-1572685200-1572699600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by So On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:A half-day schedule of sitting and walking meditation\, offered along with a Dharma talk by So-On Jim Hare. \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\nRegistration TBA – or sign up on a Monday evening.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-jim-hare-2019-11-02-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20191108T034509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T034509Z
UID:10075-1575622800-1575666000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, Day 1
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 its true activity.”  ~Suzuki Roshi \nFor the third year\, Valley Streams Zen is offering a two-and-a half day non-residential sesshin.  This is an opportunity to set aside daily concerns\, giving all our attention to our sitting practice\, and taking care of ourselves as we would a guest.  The schedule for this retreat will be 9am – 9pm on Friday\, December 6 and Saturday\, December 7\, and 9am – 12pm on Sunday\, December 8 (plus 1/1/2 hours cleanup).  In addition to a schedule that includes sitting and walking meditation\, break periods and Dharma talks\, we will serve oryoki-style meals for lunch and dinner on the first two days of the retreat. Oryoki is the traditional practice of serving and eating meals together in silence. Please sign up by November 25\, by completing the form below and returning it to Practice Leader Jim Hare.\nSchedule: Friday & Saturday\, 9 am – 9 pm.; Sunday\, 9 am – 2 pm.\nCost:  $60 for full sesshin; $30 per full day; $15 per half day (scholarships available)\nRegister using this form; on a Monday night; or email So-On Jim Hare at info@valleystreamszen.org \n** Watch a short video demonstrating basic Oryoki forms\n** Oryoki Instruction Booklet
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/3-day-rohatsu-sesshin-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20191108T034509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T034509Z
UID:10076-1575709200-1575752400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, Day 2
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 its true activity.”  ~Suzuki Roshi \nFor the third year\, Valley Streams Zen is offering a two-and-a half day non-residential sesshin.  This is an opportunity to set aside daily concerns\, giving all our attention to our sitting practice\, and taking care of ourselves as we would a guest.  The schedule for this retreat will be 9am – 9pm on Friday\, December 6 and Saturday\, December 7\, and 9am – 12pm on Sunday\, December 8 (plus 1/1/2 hours cleanup).  In addition to a schedule that includes sitting and walking meditation\, break periods and Dharma talks\, we will serve oryoki-style meals for lunch and dinner on the first two days of the retreat. Oryoki is the traditional practice of serving and eating meals together in silence. Please sign up by November 25\, by completing the form below and returning it to Practice Leader Jim Hare.\nSchedule: Friday & Saturday\, 9 am – 9 pm.; Sunday\, 9 am – 2 pm.\nCost:  $60 for full sesshin; $30 per full day; $15 per half day (scholarships available)\nRegister using this form; on a Monday night; or email So-On Jim Hare at info@valleystreamszen.org \n** Watch a short video demonstrating basic Oryoki forms
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/3-day-rohatsu-sesshin-2-2019-12-07-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20191108T034754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T034754Z
UID:10077-1575795600-1575813600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, Day 3
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 its true activity.”  ~Suzuki Roshi \nFor the third year\, Valley Streams Zen is offering a two-and-a half day non-residential sesshin.  This is an opportunity to set aside daily concerns\, giving all our attention to our sitting practice\, and taking care of ourselves as we would a guest.  The schedule for this retreat will be 9am – 9pm on Friday\, December 6 and Saturday\, December 7\, and 9am – 12pm on Sunday\, December 8 (plus 1/1/2 hours cleanup).  In addition to a schedule that includes sitting and walking meditation\, break periods and Dharma talks\, we will serve oryoki-style meals for lunch and dinner on the first two days of the retreat. Oryoki is the traditional practice of serving and eating meals together in silence. Please sign up by November 25\, by completing the form below and returning it to Practice Leader Jim Hare.\nSchedule: Friday & Saturday\, 9 am – 9 pm.; Sunday\, 9 am – 2 pm.\nCost:  $60 for full sesshin; $30 per full day; $15 per half day (scholarships available)\nRegister using this form; on a Monday night; or email So-On Jim Hare at info@valleystreamszen.org \n** Watch a short video demonstrating basic Oryoki forms
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/3-day-rohatsu-sesshin-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20191202T045047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T045047Z
UID:10079-1576314000-1576341000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Writing Retreat\, led by Susan Moon
DESCRIPTION:Susan Moon is a writer\, editor\, and lay teacher in the Soto Zen tradition. She is the author of a number of books about Buddhism\, including the humor book The Life and Letters of Tofu Roshi and This Is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity. For many years she was the editor of Turning Wheel\, the journal of socially engaged Buddhism. Her short stories and essays have been published widely. \nThis event is sponsored by SBMG. Register on Eventbrite
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/meditation-and-writing-retreat-led-by-susan-moon-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20191212T033144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T033144Z
UID:10080-1578128400-1578142800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-Day Sitting led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Zazen practice eases anxiety and fear\, and brings forth our courageous spirit\, strengthening our capacity to meet what comes with a calm mind. Please join us for a morning of sitting and walking meditation and a Dharma 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.  $15\n\nRegister on Eventbrite.com – or sign up on a Monday evening.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-6/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20190608T052338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190608T052338Z
UID:10060-1580547600-1580576400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:A Good Voyage of Nothing - One-day Zen Sitting led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:“I have discovered that it is necessary\, absolutely necessary\, to believe in nothing. That is\, we have to believe in something which has no form and no color—something which exists before all forms and colors appear.” ~ Shunryu Suzuki\, roshi \nThis theme will be explored in our practice and in the Dharma talk. The retreat will be led by So-on Jim Hare\, Valley Streams Zen’s practice leader. This is a day-long sitting and walking meditation retreat for people with previous retreat experience\, though not necessarily in Zen. \n\nPlease bring a bag lunch.\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first one-day sitting\, please call Jim at 916-456-7752 or email info@valleystreamszen.org \nRegister on Eventbrite.com – or sign up on a Monday evening.\n$20 or inquire about scholarship.\nOur one-day and half-day sittings are held on the first Saturday of every month.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-led-by-rev-so-on-jim-hare-2020-02-01-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20181101T183201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T183201Z
UID:9871-1583586000-1583596800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Jizo Ceremony - For Loved Ones Who Have Died and Other Losses
DESCRIPTION:Jizo is the beloved Great Bodhisattva found within many Buddhist traditions\, who carries us across the threshold of death and loss and safely accompanies us through the ‘hell zones’ of deep suffering. \nEspecially honored in Japan\, Jizo (also known as ‘Earth Store’ or ‘Earth Womb’) brings to us the qualities of courage\, fearlessness\, and tenderness needed to enter into our experiences of grief and loss and to open our hearts to the mystery of life and death. \nThis will be a sacred time for us to come together to acknowledge and remember the death of someone dear to us or another kind of significant loss\, whether recent or from long ago.  We will take refuge in the safe container of our shared presence with each other for the sake of our healing. \nWe will be introduced to this ceremony by our facilitators and then in silence we will create hand-made offerings for our loved ones. In a ceremony of remembrance we will honor their lives and our relationship with them.  We will complete the ceremony with a processional into our garden to offer prayer flag messages for the dying and for ourselves as we continue to live our lives. \nIn this sacred space we will together turn towards the complexity of grief and discover the strength that arises when we embrace our interconnectedness with all beings. \nEveryone is welcome and there is no fee.  Donations offered will be given to the Susan Orr Memorial Garden.  \n Registrer at Eventbrite.com \nFor further information contact:  Doralee Grindler Katonah at grindkaton@icloud.com \nThis ceremony has been brought to us from Japan by Yvonne Rand and Jan Chosen-Bays and transmitted to Chris Forten and Sarah Emerson (all transmitted Zen Priests).  Doralee Grindler Katonah will lead\, assisted by Rev. Amie Diller. Doralee has received two years of training in preparation for guiding this ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/jizo-ceremony-2020-03-07-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20200528T213044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200528T213044Z
UID:10112-1592647200-1592654400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Journal Practice for the Pandemic\, led by Beth Jacobs\, Ph.D. (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:In this unprecedented time\, a writing practice can help sustain a sense of orientation within the chaos. We can discern awareness of the First Noble Truth through articulation of our personal challenges\, behaviors\, feelings\, and reactions to events. Expressive writing helps us both stay with and let go of the enormous pressure of current changes as expressed by the pandemic. After a 30-minute meditation\, we will discuss applications of therapeutic writing processes to global and shared trauma. Beth Jacobs will guide us through three different writing techniques. \nBeth Jacobs is a writer\, clinical psychologist\, and a lay-entrusted Soto Zen teacher. Her books include The Original Buddhist Psychology\, A Buddhist Journal; Guided Practices for Writers and Meditators. \nREGISTRATION: at Eventbrite.com\nFee: $20 or what is realistic for you.\nInformation: Doralee at grindkaton@icloud.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/journal-practice-for-the-pandemic-led-by-beth-jacobs-ph-d-online-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20200817T215603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T215603Z
UID:10148-1597651200-1597665600@valleystreamszen.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20200830T184936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200830T184936Z
UID:10149-1599901200-1599915600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Mindfulness to the Fore; a half-day sitting
DESCRIPTION:“A monk goes to the forest\, to the foot of a tree\, or to an empty room\, sits down cross-legged in the lotus position [or some other way]\, holds the body straight\, and establishes mindfulness in front of him/her.” ~The Satipatthana Sutra.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe schedule for this retreat will include sitting and walking meditation\, and a short Dharma talk by Valley Streams Zen Sangha practice leader\, So-On Jim Hare. The schedule will include the option to begin sitting early\, before joining the group on Zoom.\n•This event is offered by donation. Please consider making an offering through Eventbrite.com when you register\, or from the link on our homepage. \nREGISTER HERE to receive full details and instructions for joining via Zoom.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/bringing-mindfulness-to-the-fore-a-half-day-sitting-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20200924T022735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T022735Z
UID:10150-1602318600-1602333000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting (outdoors)\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:After these many months of sitting at home\, we have an opportunity to practice together\, sitting outside\, socially distanced. (Air quality and weather permitting!)  This will be a “zazenkai” sitting\, meaning a schedule of silent sitting and walking meditation\, with no dharma talk. Everyone will be masked and at least 6 feet apart. \nRegistration is by donation and the number of attendees is limited. Please send an email if you are not already on our email list.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-possibly-outdoors-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20200924T024819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T024819Z
UID:10151-1604739600-1604754000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Resting the mind in the midst of the habitual activity of thought is the ultimate form of relaxation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will be a online sitting with a schedule of sitting and walking meditation and a short Dharma talk by Valley Streams Zen practice leader\, Jim Hare. The schedule will include the option to begin sitting early\, before joining the group on Zoom\, as we did in the September sitting. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-3-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201129T204500
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20201112T041101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T041101Z
UID:10156-1606676400-1606682700@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin (online)\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Welcome and orientation for Rohatsu Sesshin offered via Zoom.\nRohatsu 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. \nSun. – Fri. Sesshin Schedule\nSat. & Sun. Sesshin Schedule \n*Please contact Jim Hare at info@valleystreamszen.org to sign up.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-online-at-home-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201130T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201130T071500
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20201112T041714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T041714Z
UID:10157-1606716000-1606720500@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin (morning 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-morning-schedule-4/2020-11-30/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201201T204500
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20201112T042021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T042021Z
UID:10153-1606842000-1606855500@valleystreamszen.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T204500
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20201112T042539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T042539Z
UID:10162-1607023800-1607028300@valleystreamszen.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T204500
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20210109T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T010241Z
UID:10218-1612602000-1612616400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sitting Where the Clouds Pile Up: Half-day Sitting
DESCRIPTION:This half-day sitting will be led by tanto\, So-On Jim Hare. There is no fee for this sitting\, but you do need to register on Eventbrite.com.  The link and a detailed schedule will be sent to those who register.  There will be an optional early morning sitting beginning at 6 a.m. for those who wish for more meditation. \n  \n*To join via computer: \n\nDownload free Zoom Client for Meetings  and\nDownload SFZC Chants in PDF.\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.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-or-half-day-sitting-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20210109T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T010241Z
UID:10219-1615021200-1615050000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting with by Kokyo Henkel (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Kokyo Henkel will offer a teaching on Buddha Nature with inspiration from the Book of Serenity\, Case 93: Luzu’s Not Meeting \nLuzu asked Nanquan\, ” ‘People don’t recognize the wish-fulfilling jewel which is intimately obtained from the tathagata-garbha (heart/womb of buddha)’. What is the garbha?”  Nanquan said\, “It is that in me which comes and goes with you.” Luzu said\, “What about that which doesn’t come and go?” Nanquan said\, “It’s also the garbha.” Luzu said\, “What is the jewel?” Nanquan called him “Teacher Luzu!” Luzu responded\, “Yes?” Nanquan said\, “Go – you don’t meet with my words.” \n\nKokyo Henkel has been practicing Zen since 1990 in residence at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center (most recently as Head of Practice)\, 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 is interested in exploring how the original teachings of Buddha-Dharma from ancient India\, China\, and Japan can still be very much alive and useful in present-day America to bring peace and openness to the minds of this troubled world.\nKokyo has also been practicing with the Tibetan Dzogchen (“Great Completeness”) Teacher Tsoknyi Rinpoche since 2003\, in California\, Colorado\, and Kathmandu. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com ($30-$80);  To request a full or partial scholarship\, email  info@valleystreamszen.org \n*To join via computer: \n\nDownload free Zoom Client for Meetings  and\nDownload SFZC Chants in PDF.\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.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-or-half-day-sitting-2021-03-06-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20210109T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T010241Z
UID:10220-1617440400-1617454800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Sitting\, followed by Jizo Ceremony (online)
DESCRIPTION:This half-day sitting (9 am – noon) will be followed by a Jizo Ceremony to celebrate the arrival of McKinsey Shrader\, Joshua and Laura Shrader’s soon-to-be-born second daughter. Rev. Doralee Grindler Katonah will offer the dharma talk and lead this special ceremony. \nJizo\, known as the ‘Earth Store’ or ‘Earth Womb’ Bodhisattva\, embodies and transmits the qualities of fearlessness\, tenderness\, and open heartedness – qualities that protect the mother and cradle the child during birth. Everyone is invited to participate by offering blessings and good wishes through a spoken prayer to Jizo. The prayers will be typed into the Zoom chat and later made into prayer flags for the family to hang. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com\nA detailed schedule and Zoom Meeting ID will be sent to all who register. \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 a 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: 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-2021-04-03-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20210109T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T010241Z
UID:10221-1619859600-1619888400@valleystreamszen.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20210109T010241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T010241Z
UID:10222-1622883600-1622908800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Allowing Emptiness to Fill the Page: a Sitting & Writing Retreat with Beth Jacobs (online)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be dedicated to writing practices that honor the Buddhist path.  We will practice techniques that illustrate the overlap between mindfulness training and expressive writing. Using material from the Abhidharma\, Mahayana sutras and writings of Eihei Dogen\, we will demonstrate how personal writing can enrich our study of the dharma and provide a space where teachings can come to life in our creativity. \nBeth Jacobs is a writer\, transmitted lay teacher in the Soto Zen Buddhist lineage\, and a clinical psychologist in private practice.  She is the author of The Original Buddhist Psychology; Long Shadows of Practice\, Poems; and A Buddhist Journal: Guided Practices for Writers and Meditators. She facilitates expressive writing groups for children\, teenagers\, and grandparents. She has taught Abhidharma classes at several sanghas and has co-taught “Abhidhamma and Buddhist Thought” through the Mid-American Buddhist Association and the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka. \nRegister on Eventbrite.com\nTickets: $20-$60 (or an amount that is right for you.)\nFor questions\, email Doralee at grindkaton@icloud.com \n\n*To join a meeting by computer\, you must install Zoom software: \n\nRegister for the retreat 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.\nJoin the meeting at: https://zoom.us/j/[Meeting ID]\,[Password]\nA detailed schedule will be emailed to those who are registered.\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.\nPhone Controls: *9 = Raise hand; *6 = Mute/unmute
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-or-half-day-sitting-2021-06-05-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20210510T195352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T195352Z
UID:10245-1625302800-1625331600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:One-day Sitting: Benefitting All Beings (at the Dharma Center)
DESCRIPTION:In Buddhism\, the four unlimited mental attitudes are loving kindness\, compassion\, sympathetic joy and equanimity. These attiudes are unlimited because the benefits thay bring to self and other can’t be quantified; they are immeasurable. \nIn this day of in-person sitting meditation practice\, we will focus on these four immeasurables that teach all sentient beings and bring us contentment. \nThis retreat will be led by Valley Streams practice leader So On Jim Hare. The day will include a morning Dharma talk and afternoon discussion. \nREGISTER ON EVENTBRITE.COM  (NOTE: because this is an all-day event\, we will not be offering it online.)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-sitting-7-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210807T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210807T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20210611T180755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T180755Z
UID:10251-1628325000-1628339400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Half-day Zazenkai\, led by So-On Jim Hare (in-person OR online)
DESCRIPTION:This sitting may be on Zoom rather than outdoors at the Dharma Center as recently planned. In addition to heightened concerns about Covid\, we are experiencing poor air quality due to fires in the Sierra. If these conditions continue on Saturday\, the sitting will be held via Zoom. Please call or send an email for most recent venue information. \nZazenkai is a silent meditation retreat that doesn’t feature a Dharma talk. It is simply to go deeply into the practice of zazen; allowing silence and stillness to offer their blessings. The schedule will alternate six half-hour periods of sitting and walking meditation\, with a short silent break in mid-morning. \n\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first half-day sitting\, please call So-On Jim at 916-456-7752 to learn more about the day.\n\nRegister on Eventbrite.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-sacramento-dharma-center-online-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,Online Event,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T165402
CREATED:20210917T160542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T160542Z
UID:10290-1633165200-1633194000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Awakening Bodhi Mind - A One-day Zen Retreat\, led by So-On Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Zen master Dogen speaks of “raising an aspiration to escalade the very sky.” What is the place for such audacity in our practice?   \nMany of us begin Zen practice with the hope that it will relieve the pain and grief we feel much of the time. Later\, we learn that relieving suffering is just part of the work. The Buddhas point the way toward complete liberation\, not only for ourselves but for all beings. The aspiration for such liberation is called Bodhicittapada. \nWe will explore the aspiration for enlightenment in our one-day sitting\, through multiple periods of zazen\, a morning Dharma talk and afternoon discussion. \nPlease note this is an IN-PERSON retreat. All who attend must be vaccinated against Covid-19. In addition\, masking and social distancing protocols will be practiced. \n\nIf this is your first time practicing with us or your first one-day sitting\, please call So-On Jim at 916-456-7752 to learn more about the day.\nPlease bring a bag lunch.\nFee is by donation.\n\nREGISTER ON EVENTBRITE.COM \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/awakening-bodhi-mind-a-one-day-zen-retreat-led-by-so-on-jim-hare-3/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
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