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SUMMARY:Sunday 10:00am Dharma Talk: Stephanie Blank\, Livestream/Onsite 11/1
DESCRIPTION:Dharma talks by Zen teachers are a traditional method of transmitting the heart and understanding of Buddha’s Way. Public Dharma talks with follow-up Q&A are offered at Green Gulch Farm from 10:00–11:20 am every Sunday morning (with some exceptions) following zazen instruction at 8:15 am and an optional period of zazen (sitting meditation) from 9:30–10:00 am. After the talk\, informal tea with conversation is offered outside the zendo. \nThis public program is available in-person at Green Gulch Farm as well as online via Zoom; all are welcome. \n\nTo join the Dharma Talk using Zoom:\nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sunday-1000am-dharma-talk-stephanie-blank-livestream-onsite-11-1/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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SUMMARY:Love and Power: Responding to Fear\, Online 11/1
DESCRIPTION:The Zoom link to participate in this event will be provided at least 24 hours before it begins. Please call 415-354-0360 if you have any questions. \n\nSunday\, November 1\, 10 am–12 pm PT \n\nA monk asked Ummon\, “What is the teaching of a whole lifetime?”Ummon replied\, “An appropriate response.”—Blue Cliff Record\, Case 14 \n\nResponding appropriately to the demands of life is a foundational practice for awakened living. In relationship with those we love\, and in meeting the wider world\, our capacity to respond with clarity and steadiness can feel obscured when fear arises. \nIn this day of practice\, we will gently and directly explore the nature of fear. How does fear take shape in body and mind? In what ways does it narrow our vision or limit our freedom? What becomes possible when we turn toward fear with awareness and compassion\, rather than turning away? How do we respond appropriately in fearful times? \nThrough zazen\, Dharma teachings\, guided reflection\, and discussion\, we will investigate how accepting fear—just as it is—can soften its grip. We will practice taking refuge in ways that no longer allow fear to stop or drive us\, instead establishing a path for appropriate response. \nThis registration is for the online workshop on Sunday\, November 1. There is a separate onsite workshop at City Center on Saturday\, October 31. Participants are welcome to register for either the onsite workshop\, the online workshop\, or both. \nTo meet the needs of all participants\, the online workshop will include a brief oral and visual review of content\, plus exercises that review and build on themes from the previous day. Guiding teacher Shosan Victoria Austin is giving a Dharma talk on Saturday at 10:15 am PT which will be live-streamed\, free of charge\, via the online zendo. \nAll course sessions will be recorded\, and registered participants will receive temporary access to the recordings for later viewing.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/love-and-power-responding-to-fear-online-11-1/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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SUMMARY:A Ceremony for Those Who Have Died\, GGF 11/1 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 1\, 2 – 5 pm\, Green Gulch Farm \nIn this afternoon event\, people from all walks of life and loss gather to acknowledge and mourn the death of those who have died. We first create handmade offerings in the Japanese Buddhist tradition of Jizo Bodhisattva\, and then say goodbye in a ceremony of remembrance and letting go. Our time together ends with a procession to the garden\, where we tie paper prayers on the memorial cherry tree with the intention of nurturing the beings who have died and the beings who continue to live. \nThis memorial event originates in the Japanese Buddhist tradition of honoring of Jizo Bodhisattva. One of the most beloved figures of Japanese Buddhism\, Jizo statues are common on roadways\, in parks\, and in cemeteries\, where various items are placed on or near a statue as an offering and petition to Jizo to help guide and protect their loved ones as they make the passage from life into death. Everyone is welcome who has experienced a loss\, and friends and families have found it quite healing to attend together. You are welcome to bring children\, and please know there are several periods of quiet time. It works best if at least two adults attend the event so one can attend to the children if they are not able or willing to participate in the quiet time. There is outdoor space to explore/enjoy if this is the case. \n\nPart 1 of our time together is for creating personal\, unique fabric offerings to be used in the ceremony. We will provide fabric\, scissors\, needle\, and thread. You are welcome to bring your own fabric as well. Red is the traditional color used for Jizo offerings\, but it is not essential. Much of this time is spent in shared silence so we may each be with our own story and experience.\nPart 2 is a ceremony of dedication for those who have died. Everyone is invited to approach the altar\, which is adorned with flowers and statues of various figures of compassion\, including Jizo Bodhisattva\, Our Lady of Guadalupe\, St. Francis\, angels\, and the like. You can make an incense offering\, place your fabric creation on or with a compassion figure\, and speak aloud or silently communicate your wishes for the well-being of your loved ones.\nPart 3 is a silent group procession to the memorial garden\, where we hand tie paper prayers in a special cherry tree. There is time for lingering and enjoying the beauty of the garden\, and the beach is a 20-minute walk away for those with the time and energy.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/a-ceremony-for-those-who-have-died-ggf-11-1/
CATEGORIES:Family & Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Sunday Sangha with Senior Dharma Teacher Fu Schroeder
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday\, 5:00–6:15 pm PT \nIn addition to the Online Zendo schedule and Dharma offerings of classes and lectures\, we offer a weekly drop-in Sangha Practice Session with Senior Dharma Teacher Fu Schroeder from Green Gulch Farm. This session is hosted on Zoom and features: \n\n5 minutes of silent sitting\nDharma offering from the Senior Dharma Teacher\nInteractive discussion with the teacher\nOpportunity for private interviews \n\nAll are welcome. Registration is not required. You can easily join using a computer\, laptop\, mobile device\, or phone. \nView previously recorded Thursday and Sunday Practice sessions. Select “Fu Sangha Sessions” from the menu. \n\nSupport SFZC Online Programs: \nPlease consider supporting our practice centers and our expanding online community.We are grateful for your support!Give Now \n\nJoin the senior dharma teacher in the Online Zendo with a computer or mobile device: \nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sunday-sangha-with-senior-dharma-teacher-fu-schroeder/2026-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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