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SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, City Center 11/28–12/5
DESCRIPTION:This page is for the in-person at City Center sesshin. If you want to attend the shorter online version\, register for the Three-Day Rohatsu Sesshin\, Online 12/3–12/5. \nRohatsu Sesshin commemorates Buddha’s enlightenment and closes the Fall Practice Period.Sesshin (meaning “to gather\, collect\, and convey the mind-heart”) is a traditional Soto Zen meditation retreat that includes formal zendo meals\, Dharma talks\, sitting and walking meditation\, and private interviews with senior teachers. \nIn order to understand the nature of our formal retreats\, and to be clear about the details of the practice\, please review a typical sesshin schedule\, as well as our guidelines for zendo conduct. We ask those who attend sesshin to commit to following these guidelines and to participating in the schedule completely. If you have questions regarding the schedule or guidelines\, please consult with the head of the meditation hall\, the ino\, via email (ccino@sfzc.org) before completing your registration. \nWe have returned to the traditional Zen form of oryoki for eating meals during sesshin. You will need an oryoki set to participate in sesshin\, unless you have made other arrangements through the ino. You may either bring your own set\, purchase one ($100)\, or rent a set for the day. \nIf you are interested in staying at City Center for sesshin\, please look for the housing option when you register. Housing is dependent on availability. Prices depend on the type of room chosen. \nThis Rohatsu sesshin is included with the 2026 Fall Practice Period at City Center\, but is open to registration by those not participating in the practice period. If you already registered for the practice period as a resident\, there is no need to register for this sesshin. \nPlease complete this form in order to complete your registration. \nThe registration deadline is November 13.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-city-center-11-28-12-5/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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SUMMARY:Three-Day Rohatsu Sesshin\, Online 12/3–12/5
DESCRIPTION:This page is for the ONLINE sesshin registration. If you want to sit in-person\, register for Rohatsu Sesshin\, City Center 11/28–12/5. \nThe three-day online Rohatsu Sesshin commemorates Buddha’s enlightenment and closes the Fall Practice Period. This sesshin coincides with the final three days of the in-person sesshin. \nThis sesshin will be offered through the Online Practice Center and will be geared towards supporting those who are participating at home. In addition to sitting and walking meditation and online morning\, noon\, and evening service\, there will be Dharma talks each morning. \nWe ask those who attend sesshin to commit to participating in the schedule as completely as possible. If you have questions regarding the schedule\, please consult with the director of the Online Practice Center via email (dan.gudgel@sfzc.org) before completing your registration. \nThis three-day online Rohatsu sesshin is included with 2026 City Center Fall Practice Period at City Center\, Online/Commuter but is open to registration by those not participating in the practice period. If you already registered for the practice period there is no need to register for the online sesshin. \nThe registration deadline is December 2. 
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/three-day-rohatsu-sesshin-online-12-3-12-5/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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SUMMARY:Trans Sangha\, Buddha Night (Silent Meditation)\, CC
DESCRIPTION:Trans Sangha is a meditation group by and for transgender people; beginners and newcomers are always welcome. Trans Sangha meets weekly in the zendo at 300 Page Street\, with different offerings depending on the week: \nSangha Night is on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month: a community building focused evening open to all trans people. Includes 25 minutes of guided meditation\, check-ins\, a short talk\, and community discussion. \nBIPOC Affinity Night is on the 3rd Thursday: a practice space reserved for members of our community who are Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (if you identify as white\, please do not attend this night). \nBuddha Night is on the 1st Thursday: a silent meditation focused evening that includes introductions and two silent\, unguided meditation periods. There’s no talk or discussion during the session\, although optional snacks and conversation are shared after the session closes. \nDharma Night is on the 5th Thursday: different each time it comes around. It will involve a concentrated look at a Buddhist text\, a ceremony of some sort\, or anything else that feels relevant. \nJoin us after each session for cookies and conversation shared outdoors. \nFor the latest information\, and to sign up for updates via the Signal app\, visit the Trans Sangha website at transsangha.org. \nKN95 or N95 are required when attending Trans Sangha. Cloth masks and surgical masks are not permitted. We mask as an act of community care & to make this space accessible to sangha members who are disabled\, chronically ill\, and/or immunocompromised \nContact info: TransSangha@proton.me
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/trans-sangha-buddha-night-silent-meditation-cc/2026-12-03/
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