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SUMMARY:2027 Tassajara Winter Practice Period\, ZMC 1/6–3/31
DESCRIPTION:The 117th Practice Period at Tassajara\nLed by Ryushin Paul Haller\nJanuary 6–March 31\, 2027\nApplication due date is Friday\, November 27\, 2026 \nAngo (Practice Period) offers a rare opportunity for experienced practitioners to immerse themselves in the intimacy and rigor of monastic practice at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center (Zenshinji). \nWholehearted Practice of the Way\nWithin the potent structure of a Tassajara practice period\, we can start to see and feel the opportunity to immerse body and mind in the practice of awakening. Within the rigors of a life dedicated to awareness through following the monastic schedule\, we discover wholehearted practice of the way. \nWithin the request of the way\, the joy of casting off our selfishness can arise along with an enthusiasm for interbeing. In pursuit of such wonderful experiences we will study the five faculties of early Buddhism\, the Prajna Paramita\, and Dogen Zenji’s Wholehearted Practice of The Way. \nTassajara’s three-month winter practice period follows the traditional Soto Zen monastic schedule and allows sincere practitioners to join with the community in intensive practice at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, Zenshinji. Links to applications\, guidelines\, and a list of items to bring are available (see below). Participants are expected to have completed a practice period at City Center or Green Gulch Farm (or its equivalent) to apply for the full Tassajara Practice Period. A one-month option also is available for those unable to attend the full period. \nFirst Month Only Option\nBecause there are many sangha members who would appreciate the opportunity to participate in the forms of a traditional ango but aren’t able to take three months away from their lives or work\, this Tassajara practice period will offer an opportunity for a few practitioners to attend the first month only. During the first month there will be an emphasis on training in the Zen monastic forms and embodying their role in the practice of awakening. \n\nPrerequisites for participating in the first month of the practice period include having sat at least one traditional sesshin and the recommendation of a Zen teacher.\n\nParticipants for the first month will sit a minimum of two days of tangaryo. Please review the information and documents below the prerequisites section on this page and fill out the application\, which includes an option for this one-month participation. \nFull Practice Period Option: January 6 – March 31\, 2027\nTo be considered for the full Winter 2027 practice period at Tassajara the following prerequisites must be fully met: \n\nCompletion of at least one two-month residential practice period at San Francisco Zen Center’s City Center or Green Gulch Farm. An exception may be made for those with comparable practice experience elsewhere; the applicant is asked to submit a letter of recommendation from their teacher.\nCommitment to participate in the full three months\nSubmitting a completed application by November 27th\nTuition paid in full before the start of the practice period\, or use of a practice period credit earned before arrival and approved by the applications committee\n\nApplying as soon as possible helps Tassajara with the logistics of planning for the practice period; priority of acceptance will be given to those who apply early. \nWe encourage all students to be fully vaccinated against Covid. In addition\, testing and masking protocols may take place during the first few days of the practice period. Please carefully review the Tassajara Health & Safety Protocols. \nSEASONAL WEATHER CONCERNS\nBased on our past experience\, we expect that the seasonal rains will bring additional challenges to the monastery. These challenges include potential flooding as well as debris flow\, slides\, and erosion risks along the Tassajara road and throughout the valley. Due to these potential hazards\, Tassajara practice period participants have been requested to sign a Waiver of Liability\, which is included as a part of the online application form. \nBe prepared for additional weather challenges given predictions that late fall 2026/winter 2027 may present a Super El Niño. \nImportant Practice Period Documents: \n\nZMC Practice Period Shingi\nVisitor Waiver\nWhat to Bring\nTassajara Zen Monastic Schedule
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/2027-tassajara-winter-practice-period-zmc-1-6-3-31/
CATEGORIES:Practice Periods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270106T150000
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SUMMARY:January 2027 Intensive: Training in Compassion\, Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong\, GGF 1/6-1/27
DESCRIPTION:Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong\n  \nThis three-week retreat offers an opportunity for experienced meditators to join Green Gulch staff in a period of intensive residential practice. Our schedule includes zazen in the early morning\, mid-morning\, afternoon\, and evening; formal oryoki meals; work periods; Dharma talks; and classes. Formal and informal meetings with teachers will also be offered. \nParticipants commit to not leave the Green Gulch watershed for the duration (except by arrangement or emergencies). The Intensive concludes with a five-day sesshin. If you are interested in the classes and Dharma talks only\, there is an online version of the intensive. \nThe theme for study and practice in this intensive is Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong. Lojong is the Tibetan Buddhist practice that involves working with short phrases (called “slogans”) as a way of generating bodhichitta\, the heart and mind of enlightened compassion. \nStudents accepted into the intensive generally will have already participated in at least one all-day sit\, sesshin\, and/or a guest student stay at Green Gulch. If you do not have prior experience with Zen practice\, we strongly suggest completing a one-day sit or sesshin at Green Gulch before applying for the intensive. \nReview the Sample Schedule/Shingi before submitting your application. Contact the Abbot’s assistant at ggfabbotassist@sfzc.org with questions\, if you aren’t sure if applying is right for you based on your practice experience\, or if or if you require early acceptance notification for travel.\nSubmit your application by November 17\, 2026.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/january-2027-intensive-training-in-compassion-zen-teachings-on-the-practice-of-lojong-ggf-1-6-1-27/
CATEGORIES:Practice Periods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270119T100000
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SUMMARY:Awaken Self-Compassion Through Art Journaling\, Online 1/12–2/2
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\, January 12–February 2\, 10:00–11:30 am PT \nHas it become harder to meet yourself with kindness? Self-compassion offers a way to reconnect with our fundamental humanity: remembering that uncertainty\, struggle\, and imperfection are experiences we share rather than personal failures. \nFor people who find that self-judgment interrupts creativity\, art journaling can provide a gentle\, accessible way back into curiosity and expression. In this nurturing\, experiential four-week series\, Lea Seigen Shinraku will combine self-compassion practice with simple creative exercises to help participants establish a criticism-free space\, explore the foundations of self-compassion\, become more at ease with uncertainty\, and practice meeting life with greater playfulness and care. \nEach session will include meditation\, experiential teaching\, art journaling\, and group discussion. The emphasis is not on artistic skill but on bringing curiosity\, warmth\, and self-compassion to the joys and difficulties of everyday life. No previous art experience is necessary; the creative practices are designed to be simple and approachable. \nSuggested supplies include watercolor paints and watercolor paper. \nRecordings:\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/awaken-self-compassion-through-art-journaling-online-1-12-2-2/2027-01-19/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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SUMMARY:Transforming Depression and Anxiety: A Path of Skillful Compassion\, Online 1/12–2/2
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\, January 12–February 2\, 5:30–7:30 pm PT \n“To be you is enough\, you know…”\n—Suzuki Roshi \nWeaving together mindfulness and contemporary psychology\, this course explores how to best take care of ourselves by relating to depression and anxiety with compassion and understanding. Our purpose is for participants to learn and practice how to interrupt conditioning that hinders feeling better and noticing what is good in our lives. We encourage each student through skillful means to cultivate common sense practices that help us manage and prevent chronic feelings of unhappiness. \nBy focusing on direct experience\, we learn to see and disrupt habitual mind patterns that lead to depression and anxiety. \nEach Tuesday’s two-hour class combines presentations\, guided meditations\, experiential exercises\, and group discussion. \nThe focus for each week will be as follows: \nWeek One — Being in the Present Moment with Whatever Arises\nWeek Two — Recognizing and Interrupting Reactive Habit Patterns\nWeek Three — Relating to Difficulties with Compassion and Lovingkindness\nWeek Four — Strategies for Taking Care of Ourselves \nDuring this class series\, you will discover how it is possible for you to: \n\nBe released from the limiting storylines that you and others have told you about yourself\nLearn new skills that help untangle painful thoughts and self-criticism\nBuild the capacity to be with emotional pain and distress with strength and courage\nCultivate self-confidence and self-esteem as you practice using re-sculpting tools\nLearn to offer compassion and acceptance to yourself and others\nCultivate a natural experience of peace\, ease\, and well-being\nExperience deeper authentic connection\, presence\, and vitality\nFeel better and have a more satisfying relationship to life\n\nYou are warmly invited to try the TDA (Transforming Depression and Anxiety) Practice Group once you have completed this course. It’s an optional group that includes ongoing teaching to deepen TDA practice and community\, meeting biweekly on Tuesdays from February 23 through May 4. \nPractice Group information and registration for Transforming Depression and Anxiety Practice Group\, Online 2/23–5/4. \nRecordings:\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/transforming-depression-and-anxiety-a-path-of-skillful-compassion-online-1-12-2-2/2027-01-19/
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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/2027-01-19/
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