Valley Streams Zen Sangha

Introduction to Zen Meditation
2016-06-13 18:00 - 18:40, 2016-05-09 18:00 - 18:40, 2016-04-11 18:00 - 18:40, 2016-03-14 18:00 - 18:40 (America/Los_Angeles) | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction on the second Monday every month.

Dharma Talk by Rev. Valorie Beer
2016-06-06 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer is an itinerant teacher for SF Zen Center’s Branching Streams sanghas. She received dharma transmission from Edward Brown in 2013. In addition to leading retreats, Valorie is a teacher for sewing Buddha’s Robe, sutra copying, practicing with aging, and writing as a spiritual practice.

Macrobiotic Cooking Class
2016-06-03 15:00 - 17:30 | CA
Yoshi Kage will teach a class in preparing simple foods for someone who is sick or who needs to increase their capacity to absorb nutrition. Participants will cook together as we learn this new way of preparing food. The class will meet at Doralee’s home in Woodland. Please sign up with Doralee at 916-284-4783 or grindkaton@earthlink.net.

CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
2016-05-30 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Please enjoy the holiday with family and friends!

Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey
2016-05-23 19:00 - 20:45, 2016-04-18 19:00 - 20:45, 2016-02-22 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Our guiding teacher from Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco.

Abhidharma Class #4, taught by Jim Hare.
2016-05-16 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 4th and last class meeting.
List of books consulted for the class.
Comprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.

Abhidharma Class #3, taught by Jim Hare.
2016-05-09 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 3rd of 4 classes.
List of books consulted for the class.
Comprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.

Abhidharma Class #2, taught by Jim Hare.
2016-05-02 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 2nd of 4 classes.
List of books consulted for the class.
Comprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.

Half-day Sitting
2016-05-01 13:00 - 17:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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.

Abhidharma Class #1, taught by Jim Hare.
2016-04-25 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 1st of 4 classes.
List of books consulted for the class.
Comprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.

Koan Study from The Book of Serenity, by Doralee Grindler Katonah.
2016-04-11 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Book of Serenity is a collection of 100 classic “Zen dialogues”, first written down in 12th century China. Doralee Grindler Katonah is studying the way of koans with her teacher, Rev. Val Syzmanski. Tonight’s koan will be, Case 68: Jiashan “Swinging the Sword”. (PDF)

Dharma Art Day
2016-04-10 10:00 - 16:00 | CA
Making art is a way of losing oneself and discovering oneself at the same time. We will play with paint on paper, make a clay Buddha bowl, share a potluck lunch, AND celebrate Buddha’s Birthday!
Led by Doralee Grindler Katonah, Karen Hamilton, and Barbara Baccei.
This event will be in Woodland. ($8.00 materials fee) Sign up on a Monday night or email Doralee. Download PDF flyer.

Cultivating a Meditation Practice, taught by Jim Hare
2016-04-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
A 5-week class, meeting every Wednesday, March 9 – April 6
The Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation, literally ‘bringing into being’, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice. We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating), vipassana (insight), and shikantaza (just sitting). The teacher will combine instruction/lecture with experiential learning. The class is meant for everyone who wishes to explore the liberating path of sitting meditation. Instructor, Jim Hare, will draw on his own experience, and on sources such as Suzuki Roshi’s Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind and John Daido Loori’s The Art of Just Sitting.
Registration through SBMG, including teacher donation, is $40 – $100 until Feb 23rd, then $50-100. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

"On Entering the Priest Path", by Jim Hare
2016-04-04 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

The Six Perfections: a day-long retreat with Norman & Kathie Fischer
2016-04-02 09:00 - 16:30 | CA
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.

Full Moon Ceremony
2016-03-28 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Full Moon Ceremony is an opportunity to renew our Bodhisattva vows. All are welcome to join in, whether or not you have taken vows formally before. Linda will also give us an update on the Sacramento Dharma Center.

Cultivating a Meditation Practice, taught by Jim Hare
2016-03-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-03-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
A 5-week class, meeting every Wednesday, March 9 – April 6
The Sanskrit/Pali word Bhavana means cultivation, literally ‘bringing into being’, so this class is for those who would like to initiate or mature a meditation practice. We will explore the field of Buddhist meditation, especially the practices of samatha (calming and concentrating), vipassana (insight), and shikantaza (just sitting). The teacher will combine instruction/lecture with experiential learning. The class is meant for everyone who wishes to explore the liberating path of sitting meditation. Instructor, Jim Hare, will draw on his own experience, and on sources such as Suzuki Roshi’s Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind and John Daido Loori’s The Art of Just Sitting.
Registration is through SBMG
Registration, including teacher donation, is $40 – $100 until Feb 23rd, then $50-100. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Dharma talk by Jim Hare (Program change)
2016-03-21 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Jim Hare will offer the dharma talk since Rev. Myo Lahey is not able to be with us.

Half-day Sitting
2016-03-20 13:00 - 17:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Zen meditation retreat.

Recorded Dharma Talk by Reb Anderson
2016-03-14 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Introduced by Doralee Katonah. This talk was recorded during the January Intensive at Green Gulch Farm.
THIS IS A PROGRAM CHANGE. Miriam will share her collection of images of Avalokitesvara at a later date.

Dharma Talk by Rev. Valorie Beer
2016-03-07 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Rev. Valorie Beer is an itinerant teacher for SF Zen Center’s Branching Streams sanghas. She received dharma transmission from Edward Brown in 2013.

Dharma Talk by John Briggs
2016-02-29 19:00 - 20:45 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
“Reflections on Being Shuso (head student) at Clear Water Zendo.”
