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SUMMARY:Half-Day Sitting led by Rev. Parāvṛtti Hokyo Doralee Grindler Katonah : Cultivating Intimacy Within Open US to the World (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:A monk asked Dongshan: What is Buddha? Donshan replied\, ‘Three pounds of flax.’ \nWhether sitting\, walk\, sitting\, standing\, or lying down we open wholeheartedly to the Way and Buddha activity happens on its own. Come\, sit\, and walk together to support each other in continuous practice.  The retreat includes periods of zazen (sitting meditation)\,  kinhin (walking meditation)\, and a dharma talk with a social lunch to follow.  Bring your own bag lunch. Hot water and tea are available.  \nFor more information contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org.  If you have limited or no experience in sitting meditation\, please email the teacher at grindkaton@ icloud.com \nRev. Parāvṛtti  Hokyo Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall at Valley Streams Zen Sangha. She studies in the Soto Zen lineage with Sojun Diane Martin\, founder and guiding teacher of Udumbara Zen Center in Illinois and Rev. Val Szymanski\, 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 in  May 2022. \nRegister on Eventbrite.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230703T210000
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CREATED:20230502T185804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T024200Z
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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. \nTexts for the chants are distributed during the ceremony or available here:  *Full Moon Ceremony Chants \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo prepare for the ceremony there are two 25 minutes meditation periods separated by 10 minutes of walking meditation.   All are welcome to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/full-moon-ceremony-in-person-and-online-2-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Full Moon Ceremony,Hybrid Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T073000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133506
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211423Z
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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-2023-06-29/2023-07-06/
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:20230706T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133506
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T144946Z
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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/2023-07-06/
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:20230709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133506
CREATED:20230427T223107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T194929Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Kyōji Linda Dekker (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:        Kyōji Linda Dekker\nKyōji Linda Dekker was a founder of Valley Streams Zen Sangha and  of the Sacramento Dharma Center.  She served on the Boards of SBMG\, Valley Streams\, and the Dharma Center and incorporated all three organizations as nonprofits.  Linda served on the Sacramento Dharma Center Board for over 8 years\, through the entire process of inception\, fundraising and locating the Wissemann Drive property we now occupy. She also served on the SDC Art and Design Committee\, helping to transform the building into the pleasing aesthetic we have today.  In addition to all of this\, Linda served as the first office manager of the Sacramento Dharma Center\, stepping down in 2022 when her illness made it infeasible for her to continue. Linda’s service throughout was offered from her great spirit of giving and devotion to the Dharma.In her practice life\, Linda became a student of Tenshin Reb Anderson in the late 1990’s. She was lay-ordained by him and practiced in residence at Green Gulch Farm 2001-2002. She served as Ino (head of the meditation hall) for Valley Streams Zen Sangha 2015 – 2018. \nLinda passed from this life April 2\, 2023  after a long illness\, surrounded by friends and family. \nLinda is survived by her son Bryn\, partner Nuala\, and grandchild Parlee\, as well as best friends\, Gwen Roedel Green\, Garry Green\, honorary grandson Nathaniel Green\, and many close friends\, Dharma brothers and sisters. \nA reception will follow the service. Bring cookies\, a sweet or fruit to share. \nView the ceremony via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89161166483 \nDownload the Program & the Chants.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/memorial-service-for-kyoji-linda-dekker/
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:20230710T190000
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (Speaker on zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and Valley Streams’ guiding teacher. He previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. Rev. Lahey is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. \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. \nClick for Zoom link to this program.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-myo-lahey-in-person-and-online-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133506
CREATED:20230529T160708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T163028Z
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SUMMARY:Practice Talk with Sho Kan Clement Spring (Speaker in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Sho Kan Clement Spring was recently priest ordained to by Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer.  He has served as the treasurer for the Valley Streams Board of Directors and formerly as Head Doan. \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/practice-talk-with-sho-kan-clem-spring-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,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T133506
CREATED:20230529T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T023047Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk with 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.\n \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/dharma-talk-with-rev-soon-jim-hare-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:20230731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230731T210000
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CREATED:20230529T163552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T024911Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Meikyo Bob Rosenbaum (Speaker in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Meikyo Robert Rosenbaum\, PhD. received lay entrustment in Soto Zen from Sojun Mel Weitsman.  He is also authorized as a senior teacher of the Taoist practice of Dayan (Wild Goose) Qigong in the lineage of Yang Meijun by Master Hui Liu.  In addition\, he has received denkai  in Ordinary Mind Zen from Karen Terzano. Bob teaches Zen and Qigong at the Meadowmind Center in Sacramento. \nBob is the author of several books including Zen and the Heart of Psychotherapy\, Walking the Way: 81 Zen Encounters with Tao Te Ching and most recently\, That is not your Mind! Zen Reflections on the Sarangama Sutra. \n*Zoom link for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-10-24-2/
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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