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SUMMARY:Green Gulch Farm Spring 2027 Three-Week Practice Period: More Wonder. Less Fear\, GGF 3/11–4/5
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 11\, 3:00 pm—Monday\, April 5\, 11:00 am \nThree-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 gatherings with the leading teacher. Participants commit to stay in the Green Gulch valley during the entire three weeks. The practice period will conclude with a five-day sesshin. \nMore Wonder. Less Fear.\nDuring this Practice Period\, we will take up the study and practice of living with and embodying more heart\, aliveness\, and wonder\, and less delusion\, mistaken belief\, and fear. The primary readings will be from the teachings of Suzuki Roshi (Zen Mind\, Beginner’s Mind and Becoming Yourself) and Dogen’s Genjo Koan (Koan of Everyday Life)\, as well as assorted poetry. \nApplication \nPlease review the Practice Period Guidelines/Shingi before submitting your application. \nStudents who are accepted into the three-week practice period generally will have already participated in at least one all-day sit\, sesshin\, and/or a guest student stay at Green Gulch Farm. If you do not have prior experience with Zen practice\, we strongly suggest completing a one-day sit or sesshin at Green Gulch Farm before applying for the three-week practice period. If you have questions and aren’t sure if applying is right for you based on your practice experience\, please contact the Abbot’s assistant at ggfabbotassist@sfzc.org before applying. \nThe Applications Committee will notify applicants as to whether they have been accepted by February 15. If you need to be notified about your acceptance earlier (for your planning purposes)\, please email ggfabbotassist@sfzc.org and let us know. \nFor questions or more information\, please contact the Abbot’s assistant at ggfabbotassist@sfzc.org. \nThe application deadline is February 1.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/green-gulch-farm-spring-2027-three-week-practice-period-more-wonder-less-fear-ggf-3-11-4-5/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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SUMMARY:More Wonder. Less Fear. Five-Day Sesshin\, GGF 3/30–4/4
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 30\, 3:00 pm—Sunday\, April 4\, 2:00 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. \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 the 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 (ggfino@sfzc.org) before completing your registration. \nThe sesshin is open to those who have experience with formal Zen practice\, including at least two in-person One-Day Sittings at Green Gulch Farm or City Center (or comparable experience and permission of sesshin leader). \nThere will be an orientation on Tuesday\, March 30 at 3:00 pm. The sesshin will begin that evening after dinner and conclude with lunch on Sunday\, April 4. \nTo apply for this sesshin\, begin by completing the application. Once 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. \nThe application deadline is March 22.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/more-wonder-less-fear-five-day-sesshin-ggf-3-30-4-4/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T084000
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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/2027-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T130000
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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/2027-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T090000
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SUMMARY:Nine Marvelous Qigong Methods\, Online 3/6–4/10
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\nSaturdays\, March 6–April 10\, 9:00–10:30 am PT \nAre you looking for comprehensive\, formal Qigong training? Enter the heart of Qigong practice by learning the Nine Marvelous Qigong Methods (九妙法门) of the Heavenly Essence Qigong lineage. Known for openness and direct clarity\, this series presents Qigong theory and its simple\, effective practice methods. \nThe theory includes the Six Golden Keys that lead you into the mysterious gate of Qigong. The nine practices include the following exercises: \n\n3 Main Dynamic Qigong\nWalking\, Running and Sleeping Qigong\nLifting Kidney Qigong\nUsing Sound to Open the Arm Meridian Method\nThe Nourishing Qi Meditation Method\n\nThese methods can be easily integrated into your daily life and practiced while sitting\, walking\, standing\, or lying down\, based on your lifestyle and preferences. Each session will include a lecture\, meditation\, and Qigong exercise practice. \nAn introductory three-week class\, Qigong for Beginners\, is offered in January. You may take this class as an independent study. No previous experience is required. \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/nine-marvelous-qigong-methods-online-3-6-4-10/2027-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T112000
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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/2027-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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