Meditation in Recovery

Meditation in Recovery meeting Program at San Francisco Zen Center

Every first and third Monday, there will be a hybrid online/onsite meeting. People are invited to participate in person in SFZC's Conference Center at 308 Page Street or online via the usual Zoom link.

Meditation in Recovery will continue to meet at the usual time, 7:30 – 9 pm PT, both online and onsite. See the Calendar (choose Event Type "Practice Groups") for dates.

For onsite meetings, before attending please review the Health and Safety Requirements.

All Meditation in Recovery Zoom Meetings can be accessed at the same link.

Monday Nights at 7:30

Join Online Meeting
Meeting ID: 886 966 3311
Passcode: Meditate23

Please join us at the usual time; log in five minutes before the meeting opens.


This drop-in group explores the connections between Buddhist practice and recovery. The evening begins with a brief meditation instruction, followed by a period of meditation, a short talk and discussion.

The group is led by senior practitioners in recovery. Donation requested.

Meditation in Recovery sometimes meets on Monday holidays. The Mondays when the group will not meet will be posted on the City Center calendar.

Programs at Hartford Street Zen Center

Meditation in Recovery at Hartford Street Zen Center

Meditation in Recovery

Fridays, 7:30 – 9 pm

Join Online Meeting
Meeting ID: 886 966 3311
Passcode: Meditate23

Please join us at the usual time; log in five minutes before the meeting opens.


Women's Meditation in Recovery
Second Thursday of the month, 7:15 – 8:45 pm, Online via Zoom

Men's Meditation in Recovery
Second Thursday of the month, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, Onsite only

Hartford Street Zen Center
57 Hartford Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Resources

9 Essays: Buddhism & The 12 Step Model of Recovery (PDF download)

These essays have grown from the Meditation and Recovery group which began meeting weekly at the San Francisco Zen Center in 2000.

Though written by one person, they represent the experience, strength and hope of many. In accord with the traditions of anonymity in Twelve Step programs, the author remains unnamed. And in the spirit of gratitude which marks both paths, these essays are offered to anyone who has use for them, without copyright. They may be distributed free of charge. Our only requests are that the attribution to the San Francisco Zen Center remain, that this introduction be included and that copies not be sold for profit.

We make these essays available as a beginning text for those wishing to explore the connection between practice and recovery.