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SUMMARY:Rohatsu Sesshin\, GGF 12/6–12/13
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 6\, 3 pm—Sunday\, December 13\, 2 pm \nSesshin\, 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. In 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 the guidelines for zendo conduct. We ask that those who attend sesshin 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 (ggfino@sfzc.org) before completing your registration. \nThe In-Person Sesshin is open to those who have experience with formal Zen practice\, including at least two in-person One-Day Sittings at Green Gulch or City Center (or comparable experience and permission of sesshin leader). \nThere will be an orientation on Sunday\, December 6 at 3:00 pm. The sesshin will begin that evening after dinner and conclude with lunch on Sunday\, December 13. \nTo register for this sesshin\, begin by completing this form. \nOnce you have been approved for the sesshin\, you will be sent an email that will include a link through which you can process your payment and complete your registration. \nPlease pay as soon as you are able and at least 2 weeks before the event so waitlist people can be accommodated. \nTo ensure that you are able to respond to our confirmation of your application\, please add ggfino@sfzc.org to your contacts.  That way no communications will end up in your spam folder.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/rohatsu-sesshin-ggf-12-6-12-13/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T084000
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SUMMARY:Zazen (Meditation) Instruction\, CC
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 8:40 – 9:25 am\, in the Buddha Hall at City Center \nPlease arrive by 8:30 am. \nZazen (Meditation) Instruction is offered by senior practitioners and is required before participation in a one-day sitting. \nZendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction is offered at 11:40 am and complements Meditation Instruction.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/zazen-meditation-instruction-cc/2026-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T085000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meeting: Saturdays\, 8:50 am – 1:00 pm. \nSaturday Sangha is for anyone who joins the zazen schedule during the weekdays and/or on Saturday. Within the container of traditional forms\, members of this group participate in doanryo training\, temple care and kitchen practice\, and study. \nDuring the week\, participation includes zazen with the invitation to join the doanryo. On Saturdays\, the Saturday Sangha group bows in together in the courtyard at 8:50 am. The Saturday schedule typically ends at 1:00 pm\, and includes zazen\, a Dharma talk\, tea and cookies\, and study with a teacher.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-sangha/2026-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T112000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T121500
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SUMMARY:Zendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction\, CC
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 11:20 am – 12:15 pm \nPlease arrive by 11:10 am and enter by the side door on Laguna Street. \nZendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction is offered by senior practitioners and is required before participation in a one-day sitting. \nZazen (Meditation) Instruction is offered at 8:40 am and should be attended before Forms Instruction.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/zendo-meditation-hall-forms-instruction-cc/2026-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T141500
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SUMMARY:Queer Dharma Group (topic/speaker: Lisa Hoffman)\, Online 12/12
DESCRIPTION:Queer Dharma is meeting online. \nMeeting time is 1 – 2:15 pm. \nOnline link\nMeeting ID: 883 3143 0600 \n\nThe LGBTIQ Queer Dharma Group is an open group\, and newcomers are welcome. It meets regularly (once a month). For more information\, visit the main Queer Dharma page. \n \nSocial Media \nFor the Facebook Group \nSan Francisco Zen Center Queer Dharma on Facebook
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/queer-dharma-group-topic-speaker-tbd-online-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Queer Dharma Group
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