This much-loved event is returning after several years! Used 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. All proceeds go to Outreach events, including providing books to incarcerated ...
Saturday, 8:40 – 9:25 am, in the Buddha Hall at City Center - Please arrive by 8:30 am. Zazen (Meditation) Instruction is offered by senior practitioners and is required before ...
Weekly meeting: Saturdays, 8:50 am – 1:00 pm. Saturday Sangha is for anyone who joins the zazen schedule during the weekdays and/or on Saturday. Within the container of traditional forms, ...
In the Conference Center at 310 Page Street - This monthly affinity group offers a space of connection and support for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of ...
Saturdays, October 10–31, 2026 - 9:00–10:30 am PT - More than fifteen years ago, Dario Doshin Girolami first entered Rebibbia Prison with an unusual proposal: to teach meditation behind bars. ...
A gentle introduction for beginning sitters. The morning will include instruction in sitting meditation (zazen) and walking meditation (kinhin), followed by alternating brief periods of zazen (20–25 minutes) and kinhin ...
Dharma talks by Zen teachers are a traditional method of transmitting the heart and understanding of Buddha's Way. Everyone is welcome to attend. All public dharma talks are held in ...
Saturday, October 17, 10 am–12:30 pm - The invitation is to be mindful as you paint. There is a simple structure of paint, paper and a brush. You are encouraged to paint for the experience and not for the end product. When we spontaneously create we come back to the source at every moment. There ...
Monthly on third Saturdays, 11 am–12:30 pm PT June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, and November 21 If you have previously participated in any of the ...
Saturday, 11:20 am – 12:15 pm - Please arrive by 11:10 am and enter by the side door on Laguna Street. Zendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction is offered by senior ...
Queer Dharma is meeting online. Meeting time is 1 – 2:15 pm. Online link - Meeting ID: 883 3143 0600 - The LGBTIQ Queer Dharma Group is an open group, ...
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