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SUMMARY:Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Study Group will take the month of June off and reconvene on Thursday\, July 6. We’ll start our new text\, The Lankavatara Sutra\, translated with commentary by Red Pine. \nThe 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. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2023-06-01/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230603T160000
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SUMMARY:Shukke Tokudo Ceremony for Clement Spring (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Come\, monk* \nThe ceremony of Shukke Tokudo consists in receiving the precepts of the Bodhisattva and\, by doing so\, taking refuge in the three treasures: Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha. It is the ceremony for priest ordination.  Preceptor Rev. Kyōshō Valorie Beer will convey the precepts to sangha member Clement Spring and will ordain him as a Soto Zen priest in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki-roshi. All are invited.\n\nDownload Invitation              RSVP at 775.636.4814 or springcj@att.net   \n\n*calligraphy by Shunryu Suzuki
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/shukke-tokudo-ceremony-for-clement-spring/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171617
CREATED:20230409T230431Z
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SUMMARY:A Dramatic Reading of the Holy Teaching of Vimalakīrti
DESCRIPTION:This beloved text\, unique among Buddhist Scriptures\, contains the quintessence of Mahayana doctrines\, taught with vivid imagery\, dramatic encounters and sly humor.  Members of the Thursday morning study group  recently completed a study of this text and\, together other cast members\,  present a dramatic reading of excepts from the Vimalakīrti Sutra\, slightly adapted. \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 for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/a-dramatic-reading-of-the-holy-teaching-of-vimalakirti/
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:20230608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230608T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171617
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T015455Z
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SUMMARY:(On break) Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Study Group will take the month of June off and reconvene on Thursday\, July 6. We’ll start our new text\, The Lankavatara Sutra\, translated with commentary by Red Pine. \nThe 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. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2023-06-01-2023-06-08/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171617
CREATED:20230502T184244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T015028Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. So'on Jim Hare (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 in the zendo or on zoom. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-soon-jim-hare-hybrid-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171617
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T015537Z
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SUMMARY:(On break) Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Study Group will take the month of June off and reconvene on Thursday\, July 6. We’ll start our new text\, The Lankavatara Sutra\, translated with commentary by Red Pine. \nThe 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. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2023-06-01-2023-06-15/
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:20230619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171617
CREATED:20230502T184603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T023422Z
UID:16092-1687201200-1687208400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Way-Seeking Mind Talk with Malia McCarthy (Speaker in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Each of us has come to Zen practice as a seeker\, with a spirit of inquiry\, from diverse backgrounds. The idea of our way-seeking mind talks is for members to share how it is they came to practice. Each person tells his or her own story in a unique way that often blends autobiography\, spiritual biography\, and the practice questions engaging each person. \nMalia is a member of the Valley Streams Board of Directors and serves as secretary. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/way-seeking-mind-talk-with-jody-ansell-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171617
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T015812Z
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SUMMARY:(On break) Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Study Group will take the month of June off and reconvene on Thursday\, July 6. We’ll start our new text\, The Lankavatara Sutra\, translated with commentary by Red Pine. \nThe 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. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2023-06-01-2023-06-22/
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:20230626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171617
CREATED:20230502T183835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T024028Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Shōku Kathy Early (Speaker on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Guest teacher Shōku Kathy Early came to zen practice in 1994 through classes with Tenshin Reb Anderson at the Yoga Room in Berkeley while working as a semiconductor engineer in Silicon Valley.  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. Shōku also spent a year and a half in residence at Toshoji International Training Monastery\, in Okayama\, Japan\, including four angos (90 day training periods). \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 in-person or on zoom. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-shoku-kathy-early-hybrid-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T171617
CREATED:20220218T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T015908Z
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SUMMARY:(On break) Study Group (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:The Study Group will take the month of June off and reconvene on Thursday\, July 6.\nAt that time we will start our new text\, The Lankavatara Sutra\, translated with commentary by Red Pine. 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. \nTo join the Thursday morning study group\, email the coordinator\, Rollin Ives\, twl4148@gmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/study-group-in-person-online-2022-02-17-2-2023-06-22-2023-06-29/
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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