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SUMMARY:Earth Day Event led by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (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. \nRev. Parāvrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall. 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. \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-led-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,Well-being Ceremony
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212059Z
UID:20225-1776326400-1776330000@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-2023-09-28/2026-04-16/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211654Z
UID:20120-1776319200-1776324600@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-2023-06-29/2026-04-16/
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:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20260108T235627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T025059Z
UID:20475-1776106800-1776114000@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-3/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T080000Z
UID:20267-1776103200-1776105600@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-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2026-04-13/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212058Z
UID:20224-1775721600-1775725200@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-2023-09-28/2026-04-09/
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:20260409T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211653Z
UID:20119-1775714400-1775719800@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-2023-06-29/2026-04-09/
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:20260406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20260108T235406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T235821Z
UID:20473-1775502000-1775509200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Hoka Chris Fortin (Hybrid\, Speaker on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:This evening we welcome guest teacher\, Chris Fortin\, a Soto Zen teacher who began practicing Buddhism in 1976 while living at the San Francisco Zen Center. After many years of practice she received Dharma Transmission from Zoketsu Norman Fischer of Everyday Zen\, in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. \n\nChris founded Dharma Heart Zen to share the path of wholehearted living and awakening with others. She leads the Dharma Heart Zen Sangha in Cotati and the Woman’s Lotus Sangha in Sebastopol. She is a senior teacher in the Everyday Zen community and leads workshops at SFZC. She is guiding teacher of Sky Island Zen in Tucson\, Arizona and leads retreats in ancient Aravaipa Canyon. She was the co- founder of Veterans PATH (formerly Honoring the Path of the Warrior)\, offering retreats and meditation and mindfulness practices for returning veterans. She offers Jizo Bodhisattva trainings and ceremonies for those who have lost children\, loved ones and those who are grieving the pain and suffering of the world. Chris is actively engaged in the dharma of social and racial justice and the climate crisis. She co-leads a monthly Racial Literacy and Dharma Group and serves on the Soto Zen Buddhist Association’s Diversity Equity\, Inclusion\, & Accessibility (DEIA) Committee. \n\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.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-hoka-chris-fortin-hybrid-speaker-on-zoom-2/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20260108T235108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T193454Z
UID:20467-1775291400-1775320200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Shitou's Thatched Hermitage" - One-day Retreat led by Kokyo Henkel (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:In this Dharma poem we hear how to build a thatched hut and to practice zazen by turning the light around. \nOur daylong retreat will focus on the classic Zen poem\, Song Of The Thatched Hermitage by our lineage ancestor Shitou\, who also wrote the Sandokai or the Harmony of Difference and Equality. There will be morning and afternoon talks\, zazen\, and optional dokusan (private interviews). The retreat will end with a celebration of Buddha’s Birthday. \nYour registration offering supports 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. \nKokyo 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\, Bukkokuji Monastery in Japan\, and Santa Cruz Zen Center. He was ordained as a Zen priest in 1994 by Tenshin Anderson Roshi and received Dharma Transmission from him in 2010. Kokyo has also been practicing with the Tibetan Dzogchen (“Great Completeness”) teacher Tsoknyi Rinpoche since 2003\, in California\, Colorado\, and Kathmandu\, as well as other Tibetan teachers in the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions\, completing Vajrayana ngondro (foundational practices) in 2020. Kokyo’s retreat near Tassajara\, called Bright Window Hermitage\, welcomes Buddhist practitioners of all traditions. \nPlease register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/one-day-retreat-buddhas-birthday-celebration-in-person-only-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212057Z
UID:20223-1775116800-1775120400@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-2023-09-28/2026-04-02/
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:20260402T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211652Z
UID:20118-1775109600-1775115000@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-2023-06-29/2026-04-02/
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:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20260106T005005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T005005Z
UID:20463-1774897200-1774904400@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-14/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, 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:20260326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212056Z
UID:20222-1774512000-1774515600@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-2023-09-28/2026-03-26/
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:20260326T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211651Z
UID:20117-1774504800-1774510200@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-2023-06-29/2026-03-26/
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:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20260106T004404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T221249Z
UID:20460-1774292400-1774299600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by 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-jim-hare/
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:20260319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212055Z
UID:20221-1773907200-1773910800@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-2023-09-28/2026-03-19/
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:20260319T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211648Z
UID:20116-1773900000-1773905400@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-2023-06-29/2026-03-19/
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:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20260106T004146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004453Z
UID:20457-1773687600-1773694800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Mary Mocine (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Reverend Mary Mocine\, former abbess of Clear Water Zendo\, trained at San Francisco Zen Center\, Berkeley Zen Center and Tassajara Zen Mountain Monastery. She was priest ordained by Sojun Mel Weitsman in 1994 and received dharma transmission from him in 2005. She also studied with Jikai Myo-ōn Yvonne Rand\, former Abbess Zenkei Blanche Hartman and former Abbots Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Tenshin Reb Anderson of the San Francisco Zen Center. \nRev. Mocine graduated from Hastings College of the Law in 1971. In 1988 she became interested in Zen Buddhism and took three months off in 1989 to do intensive residential practice at Green Gulch Farm\, after which she never returned to practicing law. \nIn 1998 Rev. Mocine formed a meditation group in Vallejo California. The group grew and Clear Water Zendo was formally opened in January 2000. The name of the zendo\, Clear Water\, comes from a poem by Zen Master Dogen\, “The Point of Zazen.” \nRealization\, neither general nor particular\,\nis effort without desire.\nClear water all the way to the bottom;\na fish swims like a fish.\nVast sky transparent throughout;\na bird flies like a bird.\n \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/dharma-talk-by-rev-mary-mocine-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212054Z
UID:20220-1773302400-1773306000@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-2023-09-28/2026-03-12/
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:20260312T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211647Z
UID:20115-1773295200-1773300600@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-2023-06-29/2026-03-12/
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:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20260106T003650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T194034Z
UID:20453-1773082800-1773091800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Talk by Shokan Clement Spring (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Shokan Clement 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 \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/practice-talk-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20220412T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T080000Z
UID:20266-1773079200-1773081600@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-2022-03-14-2022-04-11-2022-12-12/2026-03-09/
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:20260307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20260106T003203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T062023Z
UID:20451-1772872200-1772886600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:"Zen Freedom\, Zen Enjoyment" - Half-day Sitting led by Nyokai Kristin Diggs (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:This half-day retreat will include zazen\, walking meditation (kinhin)\, a Dharma talk by Nyokai Kristin Diggs\, and a social lunch to follow. \nNyokai Kristin Diggs joined our sangha as Teacher in 2026. Prior to moving to Sacramento\, she trained residentially at all three San Francisco Zen Center temples (2014-2025)\, holding a number of senior positions\, including Ino\, Tenzo\, and Work Leader. Lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson and priest ordained by Eijun Linda Cutts\, she served as Shuso during the winter 2025 practice period at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, led by Eijun Linda Cutts. \nIn her Dharma talk\, Nyokai Kristin Diggs will discuss “Not ignoring causation and not falling under its yoke.” Suzuki Roshi said\, “Real freedom is to not feel limited when wearing this Zen robe\, this troublesome formal robe. Similarly in our busy life we should wear this civilization…without ignoring it\, without being caught by it. Without going anywhere\, without escaping it\, we can find composure in this busy life.” \nA social lunch – bring your own – will follow the sitting. \nAttendance is available on a sliding scale from $10 to $50. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nIf this will be your first extended sitting with us\, please send us a note at info@valleystreamszen.org to introduce yourself. \nPlease register here.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-led-by-kristin-diggs-katonah-in-person-only/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212053Z
UID:20219-1772697600-1772701200@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-2023-09-28/2026-03-05/
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:20260305T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211646Z
UID:20114-1772690400-1772695800@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-2023-06-29/2026-03-05/
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:20260302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20260106T002237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T011420Z
UID:20448-1772478000-1772485200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Jisan Tova Green (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Jisan Tova Green\, she/her\, was ordained in 2003 and received Dharma transmission from Eijun Linda Cutts in 2015. During her twenty-four years as a resident of San Francisco Zen Center\, she served as Branching Streams Director\, supporting and connecting more than seventy-five sanghas in the Suzuki Roshi lineage. She co-founded\, and co-leads SFZC’s Queer Dharma group. In addition\, Tova has worked as a hospice social worker and priest. She 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-2/
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:20260301T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20260216T190643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T190643Z
UID:20600-1772368200-1772373600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Library Debut Party (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION:The SDC Library Committee is excited to announce that we are throwing a debut party to celebrate over two years of volunteer work. Our  library of more than 1\,600 Buddhist related titles has been reorganized and catalogued online.\n**Please join us as we mark this accomplishment and share SDC’s resource!\nHighlights include: \n\nIntroduction to the new electronic catalog which allows the collection to be searched from anywhere.\nDisplay of unusual and amazing books in the inventory.\nRefreshments!\n\nSharing inspiration: We encourage participants to bring a short (no more than one small paragraph) quote\, adage or saying from a book/author that has inspired your practice to read at the gathering.\nFor more information\, please contact Jody Ansell (Joaansell@gmail.com)
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/library-debut-party-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T212053Z
UID:20218-1772092800-1772096400@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-2023-09-28/2026-02-26/
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:20260226T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T073000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211645Z
UID:20113-1772085600-1772091000@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-2023-06-29/2026-02-26/
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:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141123
CREATED:20251211T202315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T060302Z
UID:20365-1771873200-1771880400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Nyokai Kristin Diggs (Hybrid\, Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:Nyokai Kristin Diggs joined our sangha as Teacher in 2026. Prior to moving to Sacramento\, she trained residentially at all three San Francisco Zen Center temples (2014-2025)\, holding a number of senior positions\, including Ino\, Tenzo\, and Work Leader. Lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson and priest ordained by Eijun Linda Cutts\, she served as Shuso during the winter 2025 practice period at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, led by Eijun Linda Cutts. \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-kristin-diggs/
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
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