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SUMMARY:Full Moon Ceremony\, CC 11/24
DESCRIPTION:SFZC’s Beginners Mind Temple/City Center invites you to join us for these special ceremonies\, as well as to be aware of the changes to our regular schedule. For more information\, call 415.863.3136\, or email ccoffice@sfzc.org. \nEach month at the full moon\, the community gathers to renew our Bodhisattva vows. All are welcome. This is a formal ceremony including chanting and full bows. If it is your first full moon ceremony or you are unfamiliar with the forms\, please follow others in offering incense or flower petals before entering the Buddha Hall and be sure to take a chant card. \nResources\nListen to a recording of a full moon ceremony\nFull Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony text (PDF)
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/full-moon-ceremony-cc-11-24/
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies
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SUMMARY:The Heart Sutra: Wisdom Beyond Wisdom\, Online 11/3–11/24
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\nFour Tuesdays\, November 3–24\, 5–6:30 pm PT \nIn this four-week online course\, we will explore the Heart Sutra\, or Sutra on the Heart of Realizing Wisdom Beyond Wisdom (Prajna Paramita)\, one of Buddhism’s most beloved yet challenging texts.  \nThis class will offer an approach for students at any stage of practice. We’ll trace the sutra’s philosophical roots in the two truths and the middle way—drawing on classical Buddhist teachings—while working through the text itself line by line. \nThe full text we will use\, Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra (PDF)\, is available on the Services\, Sutras\, Texts & Songs page of SFZC’s website. \nWhether you’re new to Buddhism or returning with deeper questions\, please join us to discover how this ancient wisdom teaching speaks to our practice today. \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/the-heart-sutra-wisdom-beyond-wisdom-online-11-3-11-24/2026-11-24/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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SUMMARY:Young Urban Zen
DESCRIPTION:YUZ meets in person weekly in the Buddha Hall of City Center on 300 Page Street. \nFor the latest information\, visit the Young Urban Zen site. \n\nTuesday evenings\, 7:15 – 8:45 pm \nYoung Urban Zen (YUZ) is a group under the auspices of the San Francisco Zen Center\, with a particular focus on those between 20 and 40 though anyone is welcome to attend. \nIt meets on Tuesday evenings for meditation and discussion about Zen practice. People of all experience levels are welcome. Those who have not meditated before may find it helpful to view a few of SF Zen Center’s meditation instruction videos\, though this is not at all necessary before coming to Young Urban Zen. \nBeyond Tuesday nights\, members of the group regularly meet for social activities\, volunteering\, book club study\, outings\, and occasional retreats. \nYoung Urban Zen offers an opportunity to build meaningful community with people who care about practice and mindfulness.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/young-urban-zen/2026-11-24/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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