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SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-hybrid-2023-09-28/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20251106T193354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T193354Z
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SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Morning Rohatsu schedule for Thursday – HYBRID\n6:00 am Zazen\n6:30 am Kinhin\n6:40 am Zazen\n7:10 am Service \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-morning-program-hybrid-4/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20251106T194414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T051505Z
UID:20063-1764781200-1764795600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Evening Program (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Evening Rohatsu schedule for Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday – ONLINE\n5:00 pm Zazen\n5:30 pm Service\nBreak/Dinner\n7:30 pm Zazen\n8:00 pm Kinhin\n8:10 pm Zazen\n8:40 pm Refuges (PDF) \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-evening-program-online-only/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20251106T192935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T050543Z
UID:20330-1764741600-1764747000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Morning Rohatsu schedule for Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday – ONLINE\n6:00 am Zazen\n6:30 am Kinhin\n6:40 am Zazen\n7:10 am Service  (VSZS Sutras and Texts) \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-morning-program-online-only-2/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20251106T194414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T051504Z
UID:20061-1764694800-1764709200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Evening Program (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Evening Rohatsu schedule for Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday – ONLINE\n5:00 pm Zazen\n5:30 pm Service\nBreak/Dinner\n7:30 pm Zazen\n8:00 pm Kinhin\n8:10 pm Zazen\n8:40 pm Refuges (PDF) \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-evening-program-online-only/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20251106T192935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T050542Z
UID:20329-1764655200-1764660600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Morning Rohatsu schedule for Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday – ONLINE\n6:00 am Zazen\n6:30 am Kinhin\n6:40 am Zazen\n7:10 am Service  (VSZS Sutras and Texts) \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-morning-program-online-only-2/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20250812T183723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T041945Z
UID:19933-1764615600-1764622800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So’on Jim Hare (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. 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\, and was priest ordained by Rev. Myo Lahey in 2016. \n*Zoom link to program \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, or practice circle. 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. If this is your first visit please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a brief orientation.\nChants:\nHymn to the Perfection of Wisdom / Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-hybrid-speaker-in-person-6/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251201T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20251106T192935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T050542Z
UID:20051-1764568800-1764574200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Morning Rohatsu schedule for Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday – ONLINE\n6:00 am Zazen\n6:30 am Kinhin\n6:40 am Zazen\n7:10 am Service  (VSZS Sutras and Texts) \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-morning-program-online-only-2/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T204500
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20251106T192215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T192215Z
UID:20048-1764531000-1764535500@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin – Opening Evening Program (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:During Rohatsu sesshin we celebrate Shakyamuni Buddha’s enlightment by dedicating ourselves to zazen practice. As the darkest days of the year approach\, we sit together with the principle of awakening\, fully opening to the ‘wisdom beyond wisdom’ that becomes bright in sitting meditation. \nThis year’s Rohatsu will be co-led by So’on Jim Hare and Paravritti Doralee Grindler Katonah. The teaching will be based on the Sattipatthana Sutra\, the sutra on the four establishments or foundations of mindfullness. \nThis retreat is offered partly online and partly in-person. The in-person days include formal Oryoki meals for lunch and dinner. There will be Dharma talks on days 2\, 6\, 7\, and 8. For more information or to request a reduced fee or scholarship\, please contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org. \nNote that this retreat is intended for experienced practitioners. Participants should have a regular sitting practice and have attended several one-day retreats at Valley Streams or elsewhere. There will be instruction in Oryoki meal practice for those not familiar with it. \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite\n\nSunday Schedule:\n7:30 pm Welcome and Orientation\n8:00 pm Zazen\n8:30 pm Refuges  (PDF)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-opening-evening-program-online-only/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20251120T154228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T154228Z
UID:20308-1764201600-1764287999@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Thursday morning zazen and Study Group will not be meeting today. We will gather again next week.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/closed-for-thanksgiving-holiday-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20251109T020024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T052346Z
UID:20285-1764007200-1764014400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Gratitude Dinner for the Sangha (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:As an expression of our deeply felt gratitude for the Sangha and the myriad ways its members support us and each other\, the Valley Streams Board will offer dinner to all those who can join us on Monday\, November 24.\nDinner will be provided by the board. What better way to enjoy Thanksgiving week than with one less meal to prepare?  We’ll begin at 6:00 p.m. with a short sit and chant/dedication. Dinner in the break room will follow.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/gratitude-dinner-for-the-sangha-in-person-only/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212037Z
UID:18810-1763625600-1763629200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-hybrid-2023-09-28/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211631Z
UID:19161-1763618400-1763623800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen and Service (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two periods of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation)\, or just the first or second second meditation periods\, as your schedule allows. \n6:00 am  – Zazen (sitting meditation)\n6:30 am –  Kinhin (walking meditation)\n6:40 am –  Zazen\n7:10 am –  Morning Service \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the beginning of each period to take your seat in the zendo or\, if arriving via Zoom\, to allow the AV person time to admit you. If you arrive on Zoom after the beginning of the sit\, the AV person will not admit latecomers until the beginning of the next period. Stay for a cup of tea after service if you join in person. \n•Zoom meeting link\n•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Morning Zazen
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20250910T215318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T215318Z
UID:19966-1763406000-1763413200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myō Lahey (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myō Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and Valley Streams’ guiding teacher. He previously served as the monastic Prior (Tantō) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. Rev. Lahey is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. \nRaised in an observant Roman Catholic home\, Myō was drawn to religion and spirituality at an early age and found Zen Buddhism in his teens. Rev. Myō began sitting practice in 1969 while still in high school\, and attended zazen-kai at Haiku Zendō in Los Altos\, which had recently been established and which hosted Suzuki-roshi from time to time. \n*Zoom link to program\nChants: For All Beings \nWe offer a Well-Being Ceremony on the third Monday of every month to remember friends\, family\, neighbors\, pets and people of the world who are ill\, facing a recent loss\, or struggling with some difficulty in their lives. Please send the names of those you wish to be remembered to: Parāvrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (Ino@valleystreamszen.org) by the Sunday evening prior. \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, or practice circle. 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. If this is your first visit please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a brief orientation.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-myo-lahey-hybrid-speaker-in-person/
LOCATION:Valley Streams Zen Sangha\, Sacrament Dharma Center 3111 Wisseman Dr.\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting,Well-being Ceremony
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212034Z
UID:18809-1763020800-1763024400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-hybrid-2023-09-28/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211630Z
UID:19160-1763013600-1763019000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen and Service (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two periods of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation)\, or just the first or second second meditation periods\, as your schedule allows. \n6:00 am  – Zazen (sitting meditation)\n6:30 am –  Kinhin (walking meditation)\n6:40 am –  Zazen\n7:10 am –  Morning Service \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the beginning of each period to take your seat in the zendo or\, if arriving via Zoom\, to allow the AV person time to admit you. If you arrive on Zoom after the beginning of the sit\, the AV person will not admit latecomers until the beginning of the next period. Stay for a cup of tea after service if you join in person. \n•Zoom meeting link\n•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Morning Zazen
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20250910T214949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T215457Z
UID:19964-1762801200-1762808400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Kokai Shalamah Yahchove (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Kokai Shalamah Yahchove is a Soto Zen priest in the Suzuki Roshi lineage. She was lay-ordained in 2019 and became a priest in August 2025\, with both ceremonies conducted by her Root Teacher\, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel\, at the Berkeley Zen Center. Kokai has practiced with the Still Breathing Sangha and at the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. \n*Zoom link to program \n\nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, or practice circle. 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. If this is your first visit please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a brief orientation.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-kokai-shalamah-yahchove-hybrid-speaker-in-person/
LOCATION:Valley Streams Zen Sangha\, Sacrament Dharma Center 3111 Wisseman Dr.\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T200111Z
UID:19491-1762797600-1762800000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zen Meditation (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:On the second Monday of each month\, we offer a 40-minute introduction to Zen practice.  We focus on the art of sitting meditation\, with emphasis on posture\, breath and mental focus. This is for new meditators and those wishing to refresh their practice of meditative immersion. \nFollowing the instruction the Valley Streams Zen Sangha meets for a 30-minute meditation in the Dharma Hall followed by a 10-minute service and Dharma talk. You are invited to stay for these events after the instruction.\n  * Meets in the Library at Sacramento Dharma Center.   \nSign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/introduction-to-zen-meditation-in-person-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Meditation Instruction
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212033Z
UID:18808-1762416000-1762419600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-hybrid-2023-09-28/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211629Z
UID:19159-1762408800-1762414200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen and Service (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two periods of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation)\, or just the first or second second meditation periods\, as your schedule allows. \n6:00 am  – Zazen (sitting meditation)\n6:30 am –  Kinhin (walking meditation)\n6:40 am –  Zazen\n7:10 am –  Morning Service \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the beginning of each period to take your seat in the zendo or\, if arriving via Zoom\, to allow the AV person time to admit you. If you arrive on Zoom after the beginning of the sit\, the AV person will not admit latecomers until the beginning of the next period. Stay for a cup of tea after service if you join in person. \n•Zoom meeting link\n•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Morning Zazen
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20250910T214230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T214310Z
UID:19958-1762196400-1762203600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Kristin Diggs (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Kristin Diggs is a Soto Zen priest in the Suzuki Roshi lineage. She trained residentially for eight and a half years at Green Gulch\, Tassajara\, and the San Francisco City Center\, beginning in 2014. She was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 2017 and priest ordained by Eijun Linda Cutts in 2021. She served at Shuso (Head Student) for the spring 2025 practice period at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. \n*Zoom link to program \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, or practice circle. 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. If this is your first visit please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a brief orientation.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-kristin-diggs-hybrid-speaker-on-zoom/
LOCATION:Valley Streams Zen Sangha\, Sacrament Dharma Center 3111 Wisseman Dr.\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20250812T182200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T180745Z
UID:19920-1761985800-1762014600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Living the Way in Tumultuous Times" - One-day Retreat led by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:Manifesting the promise of liberation becomes our legacy for future generations. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis one-day retreat will feature periods of sitting and walking meditation and a Dharma talk by Paravritti Doralee Grindler Katonah\, Valley Streams Zen Sangha’s leader of the meditation hall. Lunch will be silent; please bring your own bag lunch. \nAttendance is available on a sliding scale from $10 to $100. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If this will be your first extended sitting with us\, please send us a note at info@valleystreamszen.org to introduce yourself. \nRev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall. She studied in the Soto Zen lineage with Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbara Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, Head Priest of Bamboo in the Wind Zen Center in Sunnyvale\, California. She was lay ordained in 2008 and priest ordained in 2019. She served as head student for the Spring practice period at Bamboo in the Wind Zen Sangha in May 2022. She offers Practice Interviews upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-retreat-led-by-rev-parav%e1%b9%9btti-doralee-grindler-katonah-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,One-Day Sitting,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212032Z
UID:18807-1761811200-1761814800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-hybrid-2023-09-28/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211628Z
UID:19158-1761804000-1761809400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen and Service (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two periods of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation)\, or just the first or second second meditation periods\, as your schedule allows. \n6:00 am  – Zazen (sitting meditation)\n6:30 am –  Kinhin (walking meditation)\n6:40 am –  Zazen\n7:10 am –  Morning Service \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the beginning of each period to take your seat in the zendo or\, if arriving via Zoom\, to allow the AV person time to admit you. If you arrive on Zoom after the beginning of the sit\, the AV person will not admit latecomers until the beginning of the next period. Stay for a cup of tea after service if you join in person. \n•Zoom meeting link\n•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Morning Zazen
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20250807T203929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T052106Z
UID:19916-1761591600-1761598800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sejiki Ceremony (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Our Sejiki\, or food-offering\, ceremony is an opportunity to call forth the spirits of those who have passed this way before\, offering them solace and acknowledging our ongoing connection to them. \nIf you would like the name of a loved one who has died during the past year\, recited in the ceremony\, please send the full name of that person (and pronunciation) to info@valleystreamszen.org. \nWe provide bells\, cymbals\, drums and other noisemakers which are used by the assembly to call the hungry ghosts into the Dharma Hall to eat our food offerings. Everyone is invited to stay for treats and conversation after the ceremony. \n*Zoom link to program
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sejiki-ceremony-hybrid-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212031Z
UID:18806-1761206400-1761210000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-hybrid-2023-09-28/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211627Z
UID:19157-1761199200-1761204600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Morning Zazen and Service (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two periods of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation)\, or just the first or second second meditation periods\, as your schedule allows. \n6:00 am  – Zazen (sitting meditation)\n6:30 am –  Kinhin (walking meditation)\n6:40 am –  Zazen\n7:10 am –  Morning Service \nPlease arrive a few minutes before the beginning of each period to take your seat in the zendo or\, if arriving via Zoom\, to allow the AV person time to admit you. If you arrive on Zoom after the beginning of the sit\, the AV person will not admit latecomers until the beginning of the next period. Stay for a cup of tea after service if you join in person. \n•Zoom meeting link\n•Chants used in our morning service (SFZC website)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/morning-zazen-and-service-hybrid-2023-06-29/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Morning Zazen
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20250807T203604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T023732Z
UID:19912-1760986800-1760994000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"The Jewel of Sangha - Awakening the Power of Sangha Life" - Dharma Talk by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall. She studied in the Soto Zen lineage with Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbara Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, Head Priest of Bamboo in the Wind Zen Center in Sunnyvale\, California. She was lay ordained in 2008 and priest ordained in 2019. She served as head student for the Spring practice period at Bamboo in the Wind Zen Sangha in May 2022. She offers Practice Interviews upon request. \n*Zoom link to program\nChants: Loving Kindness Meditation \nWe offer a Well-Being Ceremony on the third Monday of every month to remember friends\, family\, neighbors\, pets and people of the world who are ill\, facing a recent loss\, or struggling with some difficulty in their lives. Please send the names of those you wish to be remembered to: Parāvrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (Ino@valleystreamszen.org) by the Sunday evening prior. Or you may add a name Monday evening in the Zoom Lobby before zazen. Please consider speaking with the person(s) you want to name for their permission or to know their wish to not be named. \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, or practice circle. 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. If this is your first visit please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a brief orientation.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-doralee-grindler-hybrid-speaker-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting,Well-being Ceremony
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20250807T202850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T002742Z
UID:19910-1760781600-1760792400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sangha Annual Meeting & Potluck Brunch (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to Valley Streams Zen Sangha’s Annual Meeting and potluck brunch. Spouses\, partners\, friends\, and family—all are welcome. Gather in the West Lobby at 10 a.m. to share a meal and each other’s company. After the brunch\, the 2025-2026 Board and officers will be introduced and give a report on the state of the sangha. You will get an update on the Sangha’s financial health\, including the Maitreya Fund that was established last year to provide a resource for future Sangha leadership. We look forward to enjoyable conversations and hearing your thoughts about ongoing Sangha activities. \nBONUS – A SILENT AUCTION of specialty items (at discount prices) will be offered in the Board Room! \nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/valley-streams-zen-sangha-annual-meeting-in-person-only/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185344
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212030Z
UID:18805-1760601600-1760605200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Zen Study Group meets at the Sacramento Dharma Center and on Zoom. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So’on Jim Hare\, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-hybrid-2023-09-28/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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