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SUMMARY:Used Buddhist Book Sale\, CC 10/9–10/19
DESCRIPTION:This much-loved event is returning after several years! \nUsed Buddhist books as well as Richard Urban pottery will be on sale to benefit Outreach programs. We look forward to having you peruse the books and pottery and enjoy some time in our beautiful building.  \nAll proceeds go to Outreach events\, including providing books to incarcerated individuals.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/used-buddhist-book-sale-cc-10-9-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Special Events & Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Indigenous People's Day Holiday\, CC 10/12
DESCRIPTION:City Center\, including the offices and zendo\, will be closed in honor of Indigenous People’s Day. \nThe Online Zendo will be available.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day-holiday-cc-10-12/
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SUMMARY:Meditation in Recovery\, CC weekly meeting\, Online/Onsite
DESCRIPTION:Meditation in Recovery will meet in a hybrid format—In person AND on Zoom— each Monday. \nMonday Nights at 7:30 \nJoin Online MeetingMeeting ID: 886 966 3311Passcode: Meditate23 \nIf attending online\, please log in five minutes before the meeting opens. \n\nMondays\, 7:30 – 9 pm \nThis 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\, and a short talk. \nDiscussion periods follow\, for those In-Person and those on Zoom. \nThe group is led by senior practitioners in recovery. Donation requested. \nMeditation in Recovery sometimes meets on Monday holidays. The Mondays when the group will not meet will be posted on the City Center calendar. \nPlease visit our MiR homepage for more information about our weekly meetings\, meditation instructions\, and other special events.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/meditation-in-recovery-cc-weekly-meeting-online-onsite/2026-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:Heart Practices of a Bodhisattva: The Six Paramitas\, CC/Online 10/5–11/23
DESCRIPTION:Use this page to register for the class only. \nIf you would like to register for the full Fall Practice Period\, there is a Residential option or an Online/Commuter option. \nEight Mondays\, October 5–November 23 | 7:30–9:00 pm \nThe Six Paramitas or ‘perfections’ are foundational Buddhist practices that guide individuals on the path to awakening. When practiced deeply\, each of these paramitas\, or far-reaching attitudes\, helps one transcend personal suffering and support others on their journey toward wisdom and peace. According to Mahayana Buddhism\, a bodhisattva (“Buddha-to-be”) naturally follows and embodies these six transcendental virtues: Generosity (Dana)\, Ethical Conduct (Sila)\, Patience/Forbearance (Kshanti)\, Diligence/Heroic Effort (Virya)\, Concentration/Meditation (Dhyana)\, and Wisdom (Prajna). Indeed\, these virtues are considered the heart practices of a Bodhisattva. \nIn this eight-week class led by Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman\, we’ll explore (through lectures\, readings\, group discussions\, and weekly reflections) each of the six paramitas and ways to cultivate and manifest them in our lives to effect transformation at the personal\, interpersonal\, and societal levels. We will also study examples of the perfections from Shakyamuni Buddha’s own previous lives\, drawn from the Jataka tales. \nYou can attend class in-person at City Center or online via Zoom.  \nNote: The October 12 class will be online for everyone due to a temple-observed holiday. \nRecordings:All course sessions will be recorded\, and registered participants will receive temporary access to the recordings for later viewing.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/heart-practices-of-a-bodhisattva-the-six-paramitas-cc-online-10-5-11-23/2026-10-12/
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