Thursday, March 11, 3:00 pm—Monday, April 5, 11:00 am Three-Week Practice Period at Green Gulch Farm is an opportunity for beginning and experienced students to participate in an intense period of residential practice that centers around daily zazen, work practice, study, and one-on-one meetings with the teacher. Weekly events include lectures, formal ceremonies, classes, and ...
Tuesday, March 30, 3:00 pm—Sunday, April 4, 2:00 pm - 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. In order to understand the nature of our formal retreats, and to ...
Four Thursdays, March 11–April 1, 4:00–5:30 pm PT / 7:00–8:30 pm ET - How does the translation we read shape our understanding of Dogen? The growing worldwide interest in Dogen's Shobogenzo has produced six complete English translations, along with numerous versions in European and Asian languages. Each translation approaches this famously challenging and evocative work ...
Every Thursday, 5:30 – 6:30 pm PT. Join San Francisco Zen Center teachers for a weekly online drop-in session, offering opportunities to connect in real time. Each session includes: 20 minutes of meditation - A brief Dharma reflection - Group discussion - These sessions provide a welcoming space for practice and community connection, open to ...
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 ...
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