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SUMMARY:CLOSED - Christmas Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/closed-christmas-holiday/
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:20231218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231101T010815Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the winter solstice with sangha friends. \nAfter a 35-minute meditation and service\, we will gather to entertain each other on this long winter night with instruments\, song\, favorite poetry new and old\, stories and skits. Bring your creativity and share your hidden talents. Bring a treat to share after the entertainment. \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. \nZoom 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. \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration-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,Special Event,Well-being Ceremony
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231101T010052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T011948Z
UID:16815-1702321200-1702328400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Ryuko Laura Burges (Speaker on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Ryuko Laura Burges\, a lay entrusted dharma teacher in the Soto Zen tradition\, teaches classes\, lectures\, and leads retreats in Northern California. She received monastic training at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center and is in long-term recovery. Laura co-founded the Sangha in Recovery Program at the San Francisco Zen Center and is the abiding teacher at Lenox House Meditation Group in Oakland. Shambhala Publications offers her Buddhist children’s books\, Buddhist Stories for Kids and Zen for Kids. Her most recent book from Shambhala is The Zen Way of Recovery: An Illuminated Path Out of the Darkness of Addiction. Laura lives in San Francisco. \nLaura Burges has recently published a new book\, The Zen Way of Recovery\, which reflects her long experience working with people in recovery. In her Dharma talk at Valley Streams she will offer a teaching based on this line from the Hokyo Zanmai\, the Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi: “When erroneous imaginations cease\, the acquiescent mind realizes itself.” She writes: “When we loosen the grip of our self-created suffering\, our flowing\, flexible\, Big Mind is able to shine forth. Perhaps our most pervasive erroneous imagination is\, ‘I am alone\, a stranded individual in my own tiny boat.’ Actually\, we are deeply connected to all things and all beings.” \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-ryuko-laura-burges-hybrid/
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:20231204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231101T005457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T154541Z
UID:16813-1701716400-1701723600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Practice Circle guided by Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (Speaker in Person)
DESCRIPTION:DRINKING FROM THE WELL-SPRING OF LIFE\nWHERE SUFFERING AND ENLIGHTENMENT MEET
 \nCome participate in the Practice Circle and listen to and share ways in which your Practice Life offers self-care and well-being for living fully in this ‘world on fire’. \nRev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall. She studied 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 Center in Sunnyvale\, 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. She offers Practice Interviews upon request. \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*Chant for all beings\n*Zoom link to program
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/practice-circle-by-rev-parav%e1%b9%9btti-doralee-grindler-katonah-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:20231203T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231108T230957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T010502Z
UID:17139-1701592200-1701604800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Half-Day Sitting and Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Half-day Sitting – in person – 8:30 am – 12 noon. \nToday concludes the seven days of intensive practice with a half-day sitting and the Buddha’s Enlightenment Ceremony. \nWe will gather after the ceremony to share a buffet lunch. \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite \nFull 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-half-day-sitting-and-buddhas-enlightenment-ceremony-in-person/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T204500
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231108T230930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T011123Z
UID:17127-1701419400-1701463500@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Full Day Sitting (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Full-Day Sitting – In Person – 8:30 am – 8:45 pm\nThis sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center and will not be offered on Zoom. Traditional oryoki meals will be served at noon and for the “medicine meal” in the evening. \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite \nFull 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too. This sesshin is a combination of in-person and online. It will last a full week\, but we’ll be sitting only morning and evening periods\, Sunday – Thursday. Friday and Saturday we offer a full day of sitting in person at the Dharma Center. We close out the week on Sunday\, Dec. 4\, with a half-day\, in-person program of zazen\, a Dharma talk\, and closing ceremony \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-full-day-sitting-in-person-2/2023-12-01/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T073000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231108T230924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T011549Z
UID:17122-1701324000-1701329400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Morning Rohatsu schedule for Thursday – HYBRID\n6:00 am Zazen\n6:30 am Kinhin\n6:40 am Zazen\n7:10 am Service \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite \nFull 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-morning-program-hybrid-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231108T230900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T012754Z
UID:17117-1701190800-1701205200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Evening Program (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Evening Rohatsu schedule for Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday – ONLINE\n5:00 pm Zazen\n5:30 pm Service\nBreak/Dinner\n7:30 pm Zazen\n8:00 pm Kinhin\n8:10 pm Zazen\n8:40 pm Refuges \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite \nFull 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-evening-program-online/2023-11-28/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231101T004041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T180435Z
UID:16803-1701111600-1701118800@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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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-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:20231127T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T073000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231108T225141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T012329Z
UID:17105-1701064800-1701070200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin Morning Program (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Morning Rohatsu schedule for Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday – ONLINE\n6:00 am Zazen\n6:30 am Kinhin\n6:40 am Zazen\n7:10 am Service \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite \nFull 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule \nThis traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India\, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for celebrating Buddha’s awakening\, which is our awakening too.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-morning-program-online/2023-11-27/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231108T230907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T001618Z
UID:17098-1701027000-1701030600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin - Opening Evening Program (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Rohatsu means the 8th day of the 12th month\, which is the traditional day for celebrating Buddha’s enlightenment. Sesshin means ‘to gather the mind.’ As the darkest days of the year approach\, we sit together with the principle of awakening\, fully opening to the ‘wisdom beyond wisdom’ that is revealed in sitting meditation.  \nThe initial days of this week-long retreat will be offered online via Zoom\, sitting mornings and evenings\, starting Sunday evening Nov. 26 through Thursday Nov. 30. Friday Dec. 1 and Saturday Dec. 2\, we will sit in person all day at the Dharma Center\, including into the evening. These in-person days will include Oryoki meals\, the traditional three-bowl Zen style of eating. We will end with a half-day in-person sitting and closing ceremony on Sunday\, Dec. 3. There will be a Full Moon Ceremony on Monday evening and Dharma talks on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday mornings. \nRegister for week-long program on Eventbrite \nFull 7-Day Rohatsu Schedule\n\nSunday Schedule:\n7:30 pm Welcome and Orientation\n8:00 pm Zazen\n8:30 pm Refuges \nFor more information or to request a reduced fee or scholarship\, please contact us at info@valleystreamszen.org
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-opening-evening-program-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Online Event,Retreat,Sesshin
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231124
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231118T013124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T013326Z
UID:17318-1700697600-1700783999@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:CLOSED - Thanksgiving Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/closed-for-thanksgiving-day/
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:20231120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20221108T110000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T231834Z
UID:16787-1700506800-1700514000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Susan Moon (Speaker on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Susan Moon is a writer\, editor\, and lay teacher in the Soto Zen tradition. She is the author of a number of books about Buddhism\, including the humor book The Life and Letters of Tofu Roshi and This Is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity. For many years she was the editor of Turning Wheel\, the journal of socially engaged Buddhism. Her short stories and essays have been published widely. \nSue has been a Zen student since 1976\, practicing in the lineage of Suzuki Roshi at Berkeley Zen Center\, Tassajara Zen Mountain Monastery\, Green Gulch Farm\, and now with Zoketsu Norman Fischer’s Everyday Zen sangha. She received “entrustment” as a lay teacher in 2005. \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/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-11-07-2022-11-14-2022-12-12-2/
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:20231113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231023T233305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T200357Z
UID:16758-1699902000-1699909200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk by Rev. Myō Lahey (Speaker on Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Myō  Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and Valley Streams’ guiding teacher. He previously served as the monastic Prior (Tantō) at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.  Rev. Lahey is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. \nRaised in an observant Roman Catholic home\, Myō was drawn to religion and spirituality at an early age and found Zen Buddhism in his teens. Rev. Myō began sitting practice in 1969 while still in high school\, and attended zazen-kai at Haiku Zendō in Los Altos\, which had recently been established and which hosted Suzuki-roshi from time to time. \n*Zoom link to program \nMonday 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. Newcomers and experienced Zen students alike are invited to join us in the zendo or online via Zoom.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-by-rev-myo-lahey-in-person-and-online-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Hybrid Event,Monday Night Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231031T234434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T155629Z
UID:16785-1699297200-1699304400@valleystreamszen.org
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. \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-with-rev-soon-jim-hare-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:20231104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231023T232039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T184317Z
UID:16756-1699086600-1699101000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:The Mysterious Unfolding of Our Undivided Reality: a Half-day Retreat with Rev. Parāvṛtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Come rest in the mystery\, practice with great awareness\, and experience the mystery unfolding amongst us. The retreat includes periods of zazen (sitting meditation)\, kinhin (walking meditation)\, and a dharma talk.  Please bring a bag lunch and join us for an informal lunch at 12:30 pm. Hot water and tea will be available. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\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  Doralee Grindler Katonah serves as Ino\, or head of the meditation hall. 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 2022 practice period at Bamboo in the Wind Zen Sangha. She offers practice interviews upon request. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/half-day-sitting-2-2/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Half-Day Sitting,In-Person Event,Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20231002T234712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T042104Z
UID:16695-1698692400-1698699600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sejiki Ceremony (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Our Sejiki\, or food-offering\, ceremony is an opportunity to call forth the spirits of those who have passed this way before\, offering them solace and acknowledging our ongoing connection to them. \nIf you would like the name of a loved one who has died during the past year\, recited in the ceremony\, please send the full name of that person (and pronunciation) to info@valleystreamszen.org.  \nPlease bring bells\, cymbals\, drums\, or other noisemakers with which to call the hungry ghosts into the Dharma Hall to eat our food offerings.  Everyone is invited to stay for treats and conversation after the ceremony. \n*Click here for zoom link.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-program-2022-09-05-2022-10-31-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20230901T020607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T020904Z
UID:16648-1696878000-1696885200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Meditation with Susan Farrar
DESCRIPTION:Susan began practicing in the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism in 2008 and took refuge with Lama Yeshe Jinpa in 2009.  She competed the Buddhist Chaplaincy course of study through the Sati Center in 2019 and considers chaplaincy her “calling” after having spent 5 years as a hospice respite volunteer\, 4 years as a volunteer hospital chaplain\, and is now embarking on a path of hospice chaplaincy as a volunteer.  Through Lion’s Roar Dharma Center\, she has also taught beginners classes and facilitated discussion groups since 2015. \nSusan also sits with Valley Streams Zen Sangha and serves on its Board of Directors as well as on the Board of Directors of Lion’s Roar Dharma Center. \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. \nValley 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*Click here for Zoom link. 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/medicine-buddha-meditation-with-susan-farrar/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person 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:20231007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20230913T011705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T011821Z
UID:16654-1696667400-1696696200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sitting in the Light of Buddha's Wisdom   ~    One-day Retreat Led by Rev. So'on Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Each and every thing is equally illumined in the light of Buddha’s wisdom. So\, there is no wisdom to get ahold of. Just sitting is enough. \nIn the second chapter of the Flower Adornment Sutra\, the Buddha responds to a set of questions from his followers by emitting rays of light in every direction. This kind of awesome\, magical display seems far from the precincts of grounded Zen practice\, yet it may have something to teach us. \nThis one-day retreat will consist of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation and a Dharma talk. The retreat will be led by So’on Jim Hare\, practice leader at Valley Streams Zen. Please bring a bag lunch. If this will be your first one-day retreat with us\, please send a message to info@valleystreamszen.org to introduce yourself. \nA donation (Dana) of between $20 and $60 is requested. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nRegister on Eventbrite.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sitting-in-the-light-of-buddhas-wisdom-one-day-retreat-led-by-rev-soon-jim-hare/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,One-Day Sitting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211839Z
UID:16182-1695888000-1695891600@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-2023-09-28/2023-09-28/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20230828T032853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T231400Z
UID:16604-1694349000-1694365200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Envisioning the Future of SDC and the 3 Sanghas
DESCRIPTION:Hozan Alan Senauke will lead a discussion on the future among all our sanghas and the Sacramento Dharma Center.  Bring your questions\, concerns\, and thoughts about YOUR vision of the future of the Sacramento Dharma Center. Hozan is also a musician\, and as a bonus\, promises some musical entertainment! \nHozan Alan Senauke has been an engaged Buddhist activist for many years.  He is currently Abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center and was the director of Buddhist Peace Fellowship for many years.  Alan was a founder of Think Sangha\, a group of writers and intellectuals that are affiliated with the BPF and the International Network of Engaged Buddhists. Think Sangha is a group of individuals who meet to identify some of the most pressing social issues that they feel engaged Buddhists should be addressing. He is also the founder of the Clear View Project\, which focuses on social change and relief efforts in Asia\, most recently in Burma.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/envisioning-the-future-of-sdc-and-the-3-sanghas/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20230719T012154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T022336Z
UID:16491-1692039600-1692046800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Talk with Rev. Kainei Edward Espé Brown (Speaker in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Edward Espe Brown found his way to Zen practice in 1965 and dove in whole-heartedly. He was the first head cook\, or tenzo\, at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He was priest ordained by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi in 1971 who gave him the dharma name Jusan Kainei (Longevity Mountain\, Peaceful Sea). \nRev. Brown helped found Greens Restaurant in San Francisco and has written several cookbooks including The Complete Tassajara Cookbook\, and Tomato Blessings and Radish Teachings. He edited Not Always So\, a collection of Suzuki Roshi’s lectures.  In 2018 he published No Recipe: Cooking as a Spiritual Practice\, a book about finding our own way in the kitchen – and in life. One of Rev. Brown’s students\, Danny Parker\, compiled 30 years of  his dharma teachings in The Most Important Point\, published in 2019. \nThe 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. Donations 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.  Newcomers and experienced Zen students alike are invited to join us. \nClick for zoom link for this program. \n 
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-talk-with-rev-kainei-edward-espe-brown-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:20230805T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20230719T155228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T155242Z
UID:16527-1691224200-1691253000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Entering the Door of Liberation ~ One-day Retreat Led by Rev. So'on Jim Hare
DESCRIPTION:Sitting in stillness and silence is an excellent method for entering the door of liberation; this door is open to everyone. The first chapter of the Flower Garland Sutra recounts the myriad insights\, understandings\, realizations and visions that have allowed enlightening beings to enter the Dharma door of liberation. In this retreat we will engage sitting and walking meditation – the fundamental Dharma doors of Soto Zen. The day will include a Dharma talk and opportunities for individual practice discussion.  \nOutside the meditation hall we will maintain noble silence. Please bring a bag lunch.  \nRegister on Eventbrite.  Suggested donation $20 -$60.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/entering-the-door-of-liberation-one-day-retreat-led-by-rev-soon-jim-hare/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,In-Person Event,One-Day Sitting
ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Streams Zen Sangha":MAILTO:info@valleystreamszen.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20230529T163552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T024911Z
UID:16221-1690830000-1690837200@valleystreamszen.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20230529T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T023047Z
UID:16218-1690225200-1690232400@valleystreamszen.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20230529T160708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T163028Z
UID:16211-1689620400-1689627600@valleystreamszen.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20230427T223107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T194929Z
UID:16079-1688911200-1688918400@valleystreamszen.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20230521T144946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T144946Z
UID:16169-1688630400-1688634000@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/2023-07-06/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T073000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20221028T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211423Z
UID:13905-1688623200-1688628600@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-2023-06-29/2023-07-06/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T054033
CREATED:20230502T185804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T024200Z
UID:16096-1688410800-1688418000@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. \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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