Valley Streams Zen Sangha

Morning Zazen & Service (in-person and online)
2022-01-06 06:00 - 07:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.
Schedule:
5:45-Zoom room opens
6:00-Zazen
6:30-Walking Meditation
6:40-Zazen
7:10-Service
•Download SFZC Chants in PDF.

Zazenkai Half-day Sitting (online)
2022-01-08 08:30 - 12:30 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Please join us online for a half-day “Zazenkai” retreat on Saturday, January 8th. This retreat will focus on the practice of just sitting (Shikantaza) and just walking (Kinhin), in silence and inner stillness. Zazenkai is a silent meditation retreat that doesn’t feature a Dharma talk. It is simply to go deeply into the practice of zazen, allowing silence and stillness to offer their blessings. The schedule will alternate six half-hour periods of sitting and walking meditation, with a short silent break mid-morning. A donation is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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Introduction to Zen Meditation (in person & online)
2022-01-10 18:00 - 18:40 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8678881476
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Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (online)
2022-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Tonight’s talk will be online from Hartford Street Zen Center.
Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (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.
*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977

Morning Zazen & Service (online)
2022-01-13 06:00 - 07:30 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.
Schedule:
5:45-Zoom room opens,
6:00-Zazen,
6:30-Walking Meditation,
6:40-Zazen,
7:10-Service
•Download SFZC Chants in PDF.

Study Group (online)
2022-01-13 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-01-27 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-02-03 08:00 - 09:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Zen Study Group is temporarily meeting online. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Anti-Racism Book Club (online)
2022-01-13 16:30 - 18:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Anti-Racism Book Club will gather to envision the next phase of practice and inquiry together. The intent of the group is to explore how to live beyond our social conditioning, while holding a vision of a world of diversity and inclusion, where peace and justice are intertwined. This is a good juncture for new people to join the group and, of course, for existing members to continue. At this meeting, the group will consider its future regular meeting day and time. Group leaders are Doralee Grindler Katonah, Linda Dekker, and Sarah O’Gara. Books are chosen by the group, and we rotate facilitators. ALL ARE WELCOME.
• For more information please contact Doralee at grindkaton@icloud.com.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85317508594
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Martin Luther King, Ancestral Guide Along the Bodhisattva Path (online)
2022-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Please join us online while sangha members Richard Hicks and Omonivie Okhade lead our program to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Richard Hicks was first introduced to Buddhism in an Asian Philosophies class in college and has been practicing Soto Zen since 2011 at Valley Streams Zen Sangha. In 2019 he became a member of the BIPOC Sangha (affiliated with SBMG) and has intensified his study of Buddhism through participating in the Valley Streams Dharma Study Group.
Omonivie Okhade has been practicing meditation for 15 years and has been a member of SBMG for over 10 years, previously serving on its Board as an officer and Board President. She reestablished SBMG’s People of Color Sangha (now BIPOC Sangha) in 2018 and served as its facilitator, creating a safe and intimate space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Omonivie is a multidisciplinary artist in Sacramento, with a body of work in handmade jewelry and sculpture under the moniker Tula in Bloom.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all Indirectly.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977

Morning Zazen & Service (online)
2022-01-20 06:00 - 07:30, 2022-01-27 06:00 - 07:30, 2022-02-03 06:00 - 07:30 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States

Study Group (online)
2022-01-20 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-02-10 08:00 - 09:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Zen Study Group is temporarily meeting online only. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Dharma Talk by So'on Jim Hare (online)
2022-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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. He was priest ordained by Rev. Myo Lahey in 2016.
*Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977

Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (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.

"Who Am I?" - A One-Day Sitting, led by So'on Jim Hare (online)
2022-02-05 09:00 - 17:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Settling the body-mind in stillness and ease, opening to the ineffable wisdom of Dharma, the deepest questions may arise.
This online retreat will be led by Valley Streams practice leader So’on Jim Hare. The day will include a morning Dharma talk and afternoon discussion.

NOTE: If this will be your first day-long sitting with Valley Streams Zen, please contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org for an orientation or call us at 916-456-7752. Register at Eventbrite.com

Dharma Talk by Shoku Kathy Early (online)
2022-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Guest teacher Shōku Kathy Early came to zen practice in 1994 through classes with Tenshin Reb Anderson at the Yoga Room in Berkeley. She then practiced for several years with Keido Les Kaye at Kannon Do Zen Center in Mountain View, after which she trained at San Francisco Zen Center for 16 years. She was priest ordained by Tenshin Anderson in 2005. Shoku also spent a year and a half in residence at Toshoji International Training Monastery, in Okayama, Japan.
This evening’s chant: Harmony of Difference and Equality
*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977

Morning Zazen & Service (online)
2022-02-10 06:00 - 07:30 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.
Morning Schedule:
5:45-Zoom room opens
6:00-Zazen
6:30-Walking Meditation
6:40-Zazen
7:10-Service
•Download SFZC Chants in PDF.

Introduction to Zen Meditation (online)
2022-02-14 18:00 - 18:40 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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.
Meets in the Library at the Sacramento Dharma Center.
Sign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.

Dharma Talk by Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (in-person and online)
2022-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino, or head of the meditation hall, and president of our Board of Directors. She studied in the Soto Zen lineage with Sojun Diane Martin in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski in California. She was priest ordained in 2019 by Sojun Diane Martin.
*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977

Morning Zazen & Service (Hybrid)
2022-02-17 06:00 - 07:30 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information.
Schedule:
5:45-Zoom room opens
6:00-Zazen
6:30-Walking Meditation
6:40-Zazen
7:10-Service
•Download SFZC Chants in PDF.
To offer dana to support Valley Streams’ programs and space rental, click here.

Study Group (Hybrid)
2022-02-17 08:00 - 09:00 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
The Zen Study Group meets at the 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.
To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com

Dharma Talk by So'on Jim Hare (in person & online)
2022-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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. He was priest ordained by Rev. Myo Lahey in 2016.

*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977

Retreat Night (in-person and online)
2022-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
On Retreat Night we offer an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice with two or three 25-minute periods of zazen, interspersed with walking meditation (called kinhin). Turning the light inward we explore the causes of suffering and what can end it. This invitation is extended to everyone.
*Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977

Stilling the Waves of the Mind: A Half-Day Sitting led by So'on Jim Hare
2022-03-05 08:30 - 12:30 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
“It appears as if something comes from outside your mind, but actually it is only the waves of your mind” ~Shunryu Suzuki, Roshi

This sitting will include a schedule of sitting and walking meditation and a short Dharma talk.
Please be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this sitting in person. We will have a social lunch following the sitting. Please bring your own lunch..
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Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (in-person and online)
2022-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Tonight’s talk will be online from Hartford Street Zen Center.

*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977

Introduction to Zen Meditation (in-person)
2022-03-14 18:00 - 18:40 | Sacramento Dharma Center, Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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.
• Meets in the Library at the Sacramento Dharma Center.
Sign up for Weekly Emails to receive current program information.

Dharma Talk by So'on Jim Hare (in-person and online)
2022-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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. He was priest ordained by Rev. Myo Lahey in 2016.

We will discuss the topic: “A Buddhist response to war.” War is an assault on all that we hold dear as people of the Way. How do we meet the feelings of helplessness and hopeless that arise when we see great suffering willfully inflicted on a peaceful nation? And how do we respond?
Dana collected this evening will be sent to the United Nations Human Rights Commission to aid their work with refugees.
*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977

Dharma Talk by So'on Jim Hare (in-person and online)
2022-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
This will be will be a short Dharma talk and small group discussion exploring Suzuki roshi’s saying:
“even if the sun were to rise from the west, the Bodhisattva only has one way.”
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. He was priest ordained by Rev. Myo Lahey in 2016.

This evening’s chant: Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi
*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
