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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-2023-06-29/2025-05-29/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20250409T203148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T203148Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED for Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/closed-for-memorial-day-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,CLOSED
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211559Z
UID:19135-1747893600-1747899000@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-2023-06-29/2025-05-22/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20250409T203042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T203042Z
UID:19608-1747681200-1747688400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way Seeking Mind Talk by Allison Claire (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Allison Claire is both a lay-ordained Zen practitioner and a Unitarian Universalist. She has been a peace and justice activist\, a lawyer for death row inmates\, a longtime federal employee\, and the single mother of triplets. Her practice is deeply rooted in the Dharma of the Green World and the principles of engaged Buddhism. \n*Zoom link to program \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/way-seeking-mind-talk-by-allison-claire-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211558Z
UID:19134-1747288800-1747294200@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-2023-06-29/2025-05-15/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20250128T210621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T210621Z
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SUMMARY:Practicing With The Precepts: A Study Group Series (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICING WITH THE PRECEPTS\n– A Study Group Series – \nTeacher:  Rev. Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah\nTuesday evenings\, 6 – 7:30 pm\n     (March 4\, 18;  April 1 \,15\, 29;  May 13\, 2025)\nRegister at  Ino@valleystreamszen.org \n• A commitment to attend each session is expected.\n• Recommended dana: $50 \nThe Precepts\, offered by the Buddha\, are descriptions of enlightened\, wholehearted living\, naturally expressing compassionate and wise action\, and open presence – a way of life dedicated to relieving suffering and realizing the truth of the interconnectedness of all living beings. \nThe Precepts reveal infinite possibilities of living an awakened reality. Through learning to interact with the Precepts\, we set in motion a process of character development that will transform our lives. Through engagement and inquiry\, we open a process of spiritual growth. We are given mirrors of the many ways we restrict our lives and turn away from letting go of self. \nDuring our time together we will invite the precepts into our meditation practice\, witness how they interact and transform our everyday experiences\, and develop our capacity to receive guidance and insight from within. Together we will explore the multilayered meanings of each precept in an open and safe environment. This group is open to all who want to devote time and practice to this study together. \nWe will meet biweekly for 6 sessions. Our primary text will be Opening to Oneness – A Practical Guide to the Zen Precepts\, by Nancy Mujo Baker (2023). Additional commentaries will be offered. \nRev. Doralee Grindler Katonah\, Psy.D.\, M.Div. has been a student of ethics\, both through her work as a clinical psychologist\, her study of philosophy in undergraduate university\, as a graduate student in the history of religions\, and her 40-year study of Buddhism. She serves as Ino or head of the meditation hall for Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen Lineage of Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbarra Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, founder and head priest of Bamboo in the Wind Zen Sangha in 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 May 2022. \n*Three Pure Precepts\nI vow to refrain from all evil.\nI vow to make every effort to live in enlightenment.\nI vow to live and be lived for the benefit of all beings. \n*Ten Essential Precepts\nI vow not to kill; rather cultivate and encourage life.\nI vow not to take what is not given; rather cultivate generosity.\nI vow not to misuse sexuality\, rather cultivate and encourage honest and caring relationships.\nI vow to refrain from false speech; rather cultivate and encourage truthful communication.\nI vow to refrain from intoxicants; rather cultivate and encourage clarity.\nI vow not to slander; rather cultivate and encourage respectful speech.\nI vow not to praise self at the expense of others; rather cultivate and encourage self and others to abide in their awakened nature.\nI vow not to be avaricious; rather cultivate and encourage mutual support.\nI vow not to harbor ill will; rather cultivate and encourage lovingkindness and understanding.\nI vow not to disparage the Three Treasures; rather cultivate and encourage awakening\, the path and teaching of awakening and the community that takes refuge in awakening. \n*excerpted from online document at San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practicing-with-the-precepts-a-study-group-series-in-person-only/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,In-Person Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20250409T202645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T202645Z
UID:19605-1747094400-1747612799@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Tassajara Sangha Week (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/tassajara-sangha-week-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20250409T202512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T023023Z
UID:19602-1747076400-1747083600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Clear Ethical Discernment" - Practice Circle Led 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. \nOur Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk\, group discussion\, practice circle or retreat night. 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. \n*Zoom link to program
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/clear-ethical-discernment-practice-circle-guided-by-rev-parav%e1%b9%9btti-doralee-grindler-katonah-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T200106Z
UID:19485-1747072800-1747075200@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-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2025-05-12/
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:20250510T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20250507T052350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T054447Z
UID:19713-1746891000-1746898200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:SDC Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:All three sanghas will come together to celebrate the latest landscape improvements at the Sacramento Dharma Center. David Hvidsten\, of Mantis Gardens\, will tell us about his environmentally conscious landscaping philosophy\, and give us a tour of the fresh additions he and his crew have installed. Refreshments will be served.\n•For more information contact Sarah O’Gara at info@3111sacdharma.org
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sdc-garden-party/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212007Z
UID:18782-1746691200-1746694800@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-2023-09-28/2025-05-08/
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:20250508T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211557Z
UID:19133-1746684000-1746689400@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-2023-06-29/2025-05-08/
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:20250505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20250407T195138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T195138Z
UID:19592-1746471600-1746478800@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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20250407T194627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T205950Z
UID:19588-1746261000-1746289800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Your Original Face" - One-day Retreat led by Kokyo Henkel (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:The Sixth Ancestor of Chinese Zen awakening his Dharma brother by asking “without thinking of good and bad\, what is your original face?” \nThis daylong retreat will focus on the 24th case in the koan collection known as the Mumonkan\, or the Gateless Barrier. There will be morning and afternoon talks\, zazen\, and optional dokusan (private interviews). A donation of between $30 and $100 is requested to support our guest teacher and the ongoing activities of Valley Streams Zen Sangha. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact info@valleystreamszen.org to request a scholarship or if this will be your first retreat with us. \n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Kokyo Henkel has been practicing Zen since 1990 in residence at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, Green Gulch Farm Zen Center\, No Abode Hermitage in Mill Valley\, and Bukkokuji Monastery in Japan. He was a resident teacher at Santa Cruz Zen Center from 2010 to 2020. Most recently\, he led the Spring Practice Period at Green Gulch Farm. \nKokyo was ordained as a priest in 1994 by Tenshin Anderson Roshi and received Dharma Transmission from him in 2010. He 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. \nOur retreat day will include sitting and walking meditation\, a Dharma talk and afternoon discussion period. Outside the meditation hall we will maintain noble silence. Please bring a bag lunch. \nPlease register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-retreat-led-by-kokyo-henkel-in-person/
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:20250501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212005Z
UID:18781-1746086400-1746090000@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-2023-09-28/2025-05-01/
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:20250501T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134433
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211556Z
UID:19132-1746079200-1746084600@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-2023-06-29/2025-05-01/
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:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20250128T210621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T011314Z
UID:19393-1745949600-1745955000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practicing With The Precepts: A Study Group Series (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICING WITH THE PRECEPTS\n– A Study Group Series – \nTeacher:  Rev. Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah\nTuesday evenings\, 6 – 7:30 pm\n     (March 4\, 18;  April 1 \,15\, 29;  May 13\, 2025)\nRegister at  Ino@valleystreamszen.org \n• A commitment to attend each session is expected.\n• Recommended dana: $50 \nThe Precepts\, offered by the Buddha\, are descriptions of enlightened\, wholehearted living\, naturally expressing compassionate and wise action\, and open presence – a way of life dedicated to relieving suffering and realizing the truth of the interconnectedness of all living beings. \nThe Precepts reveal infinite possibilities of living an awakened reality. Through learning to interact with the Precepts\, we set in motion a process of character development that will transform our lives. Through engagement and inquiry\, we open a process of spiritual growth. We are given mirrors of the many ways we restrict our lives and turn away from letting go of self. \nDuring our time together we will invite the precepts into our meditation practice\, witness how they interact and transform our everyday experiences\, and develop our capacity to receive guidance and insight from within. Together we will explore the multilayered meanings of each precept in an open and safe environment. This group is open to all who want to devote time and practice to this study together. \nWe will meet biweekly for 6 sessions. Our primary text will be Opening to Oneness – A Practical Guide to the Zen Precepts\, by Nancy Mujo Baker (2023). Additional commentaries will be offered. \nRev. Doralee Grindler Katonah\, Psy.D.\, M.Div. has been a student of ethics\, both through her work as a clinical psychologist\, her study of philosophy in undergraduate university\, as a graduate student in the history of religions\, and her 40-year study of Buddhism. She serves as Ino or head of the meditation hall for Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen Lineage of Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbarra Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, founder and head priest of Bamboo in the Wind Zen Sangha in 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 May 2022. \n*Three Pure Precepts\nI vow to refrain from all evil.\nI vow to make every effort to live in enlightenment.\nI vow to live and be lived for the benefit of all beings. \n*Ten Essential Precepts\nI vow not to kill; rather cultivate and encourage life.\nI vow not to take what is not given; rather cultivate generosity.\nI vow not to misuse sexuality\, rather cultivate and encourage honest and caring relationships.\nI vow to refrain from false speech; rather cultivate and encourage truthful communication.\nI vow to refrain from intoxicants; rather cultivate and encourage clarity.\nI vow not to slander; rather cultivate and encourage respectful speech.\nI vow not to praise self at the expense of others; rather cultivate and encourage self and others to abide in their awakened nature.\nI vow not to be avaricious; rather cultivate and encourage mutual support.\nI vow not to harbor ill will; rather cultivate and encourage lovingkindness and understanding.\nI vow not to disparage the Three Treasures; rather cultivate and encourage awakening\, the path and teaching of awakening and the community that takes refuge in awakening. \n*excerpted from online document at San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practicing-with-the-precepts-a-study-group-series-in-person-only/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,In-Person Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20250407T194032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T210425Z
UID:19585-1745866800-1745874000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Talk by Malia McCarthy (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Malia McCarthy (Hō Etsu\, Dharma Joy) will give a practice talk with reference to her recent experience sitting the 90-day Ango or practice period/winter rains retreat 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\, practice circle or retreat night. 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/practice-talk-malia/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212004Z
UID:18780-1745481600-1745485200@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-2023-09-28/2025-04-24/
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:20250424T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211555Z
UID:19131-1745474400-1745479800@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-2023-06-29/2025-04-24/
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:20250421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20250407T193551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T011448Z
UID:19583-1745262000-1745269200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Event led by Shokan Clem Spring (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Our Earth Day celebration will begin with sitting meditation\, followed by outside walking meditation and observation. Then we will return to the zendo for service to chant the Self-Receiving and Employing Samadhi\, which includes these lines: \nGrass trees and lands which are embraced by this teaching together radiate a great light and endlessly expound the inconceivable\, profound dharma. Grass\, trees and walls bring forth the teaching for all beings\, common people as well as sages. And they in accord extend this dharma for the sake of grass\, trees and walls. \nIn a practice circle following service\, we will do a writing exercise and discuss our commitment to the great earth. \nShokan Clem Spring is in his second rotation at Head Doan for Valley Streams Zen. He received Jukai (lay precepts) with Rev. Myō Lahey in 2010 and Shukke Tokudo (priest ordination) with Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer in 2023. Preparatory to ordination\, he completed two practice periods at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center and he has recently returned from his first post-ordination practice period\, again at Green Gulch Farm. \n*Zoom link to program \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/earth-day-event-by-shokan-clem-spring-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:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20250325T222205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T222205Z
UID:19568-1745056800-1745067600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Spring Sangha Hike and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Let’s enjoy a leisurely nature walk starting at the Effie Year Nature Center followed by a cozy picnic with friends and family at this Spring Sangha event. Meet at the Dharma Center at 9:30 a.m. to carpool or meet everyone there at 10. Bring walking shoes\, sunscreen\, and a sun hat. Trails are wheel chair compatible and there is no elevation change. Bring a lunch\, and a blanket to sit on. To let us know your coming to this free event\, click on the Eventbrite signup link below. \nQuestions?: Contact Andria Amaya at liftmeup333@yahoo.com or 916-284-9867. \nSignup on eventbrite.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/spring-sangha-hike-and-picnic/
LOCATION:Effie Year Nature Center\, 2850 San Lorenzo Way\, Carmichael\, 95608\, 95608\, 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:20250417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212003Z
UID:18779-1744876800-1744880400@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-2023-09-28/2025-04-17/
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:20250417T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211554Z
UID:19130-1744869600-1744875000@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-2023-06-29/2025-04-17/
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:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20250128T210621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T011312Z
UID:19392-1744740000-1744745400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practicing With The Precepts: A Study Group Series (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICING WITH THE PRECEPTS\n– A Study Group Series – \nTeacher:  Rev. Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah\nTuesday evenings\, 6 – 7:30 pm\n     (March 4\, 18;  April 1 \,15\, 29;  May 13\, 2025)\nRegister at  Ino@valleystreamszen.org \n• A commitment to attend each session is expected.\n• Recommended dana: $50 \nThe Precepts\, offered by the Buddha\, are descriptions of enlightened\, wholehearted living\, naturally expressing compassionate and wise action\, and open presence – a way of life dedicated to relieving suffering and realizing the truth of the interconnectedness of all living beings. \nThe Precepts reveal infinite possibilities of living an awakened reality. Through learning to interact with the Precepts\, we set in motion a process of character development that will transform our lives. Through engagement and inquiry\, we open a process of spiritual growth. We are given mirrors of the many ways we restrict our lives and turn away from letting go of self. \nDuring our time together we will invite the precepts into our meditation practice\, witness how they interact and transform our everyday experiences\, and develop our capacity to receive guidance and insight from within. Together we will explore the multilayered meanings of each precept in an open and safe environment. This group is open to all who want to devote time and practice to this study together. \nWe will meet biweekly for 6 sessions. Our primary text will be Opening to Oneness – A Practical Guide to the Zen Precepts\, by Nancy Mujo Baker (2023). Additional commentaries will be offered. \nRev. Doralee Grindler Katonah\, Psy.D.\, M.Div. has been a student of ethics\, both through her work as a clinical psychologist\, her study of philosophy in undergraduate university\, as a graduate student in the history of religions\, and her 40-year study of Buddhism. She serves as Ino or head of the meditation hall for Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen Lineage of Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbarra Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, founder and head priest of Bamboo in the Wind Zen Sangha in 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 May 2022. \n*Three Pure Precepts\nI vow to refrain from all evil.\nI vow to make every effort to live in enlightenment.\nI vow to live and be lived for the benefit of all beings. \n*Ten Essential Precepts\nI vow not to kill; rather cultivate and encourage life.\nI vow not to take what is not given; rather cultivate generosity.\nI vow not to misuse sexuality\, rather cultivate and encourage honest and caring relationships.\nI vow to refrain from false speech; rather cultivate and encourage truthful communication.\nI vow to refrain from intoxicants; rather cultivate and encourage clarity.\nI vow not to slander; rather cultivate and encourage respectful speech.\nI vow not to praise self at the expense of others; rather cultivate and encourage self and others to abide in their awakened nature.\nI vow not to be avaricious; rather cultivate and encourage mutual support.\nI vow not to harbor ill will; rather cultivate and encourage lovingkindness and understanding.\nI vow not to disparage the Three Treasures; rather cultivate and encourage awakening\, the path and teaching of awakening and the community that takes refuge in awakening. \n*excerpted from online document at San Francisco Zen Center.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practicing-with-the-precepts-a-study-group-series-in-person-only/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,In-Person Event,Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20250116T221526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T002618Z
UID:19343-1744657200-1744664400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Ceremony (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Full Moon Ceremony acknowledges the karma created by our intentional actions\, and reminds us to renew our commitment to the ethical conduct expressed as the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts. These are guiding principles for our daily conduct in the world. This ceremony is rooted in a ritual from pre-Buddhist India. To prepare for the ceremony there are two 25 minutes meditation periods separated by 10 minutes of walking meditation. All are welcome to participate. \n*Full Moon Ceremony Chants \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/full-moon-ceremony-hybrid-9-2/
LOCATION:Valley Streams Zen Sangha\, Sacrament Dharma Center 3111 Wisseman Dr.\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Full Moon Ceremony,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T200106Z
UID:16290-1744653600-1744656000@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-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2025-04-14/
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:20250410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212002Z
UID:18778-1744272000-1744275600@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-2023-09-28/2025-04-10/
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:20250410T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211553Z
UID:19129-1744264800-1744270200@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-2023-06-29/2025-04-10/
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:20250407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134434
CREATED:20250116T221109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T221109Z
UID:19313-1744052400-1744059600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Tova Green (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Tova Green\, she/her\, is a resident priest at San Francisco Zen Center. She was ordained in 2003 and received Dharma transmission from Eijun Linda Cutts in 2015. Tova is the Branching Streams Director\, supporting and connecting the 75+ Zen Centers and sanghas in the Suzuki Roshi lineage. She also writes blogs for SFZC’s online newsletter\, Sangha News. Tova co-founded SFZC’s Queer Dharma group and has been involved in Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging initiatives during her twenty-four years as a resident. She has worked with those who are approaching death as a hospice social worker and as a priest. Tova enjoys reading and writing poetry and playing the cello. \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-rev-tova-green-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR