Ceremony follows morning zazen. Eihei Dogen (1200–1253) is the founder of the Soto school of Zen in Japan. He is the author of the fascicles on Buddhist practice and insight collected in Shobogenzo (Treasury of the True Dharma Eye). He founded Eihei-ji, one of the two main Soto Zen training temples in Japan, located in ...
SFZC's Beginners Mind Temple/City Center invites you to join us for these special ceremonies, as well as to be aware of the changes to our regular schedule. For more information, call 415.863.3136, or email ccoffice@sfzc.org. Each month at the full moon, the community gathers to renew our Bodhisattva vows. All are welcome. This is a ...
SFZC's Beginners Mind Temple/City Center invites you to join us for these special ceremonies, as well as to be aware of the changes to our regular schedule. For more information, ...
Sejiki is a traditional Japanese Zen Buddhist ceremony for the spirits of departed ones. This powerful ceremony summons forth all restless spirits and pacifies agitation and violence within and without. ...
There will be a ceremony for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) in the zendo after evening zazen in place of evening service. From the GLAAD website: Transgender Day of Remembrance ...
SFZC's Beginners Mind Temple/City Center invites you to join us for these special ceremonies, as well as to be aware of the changes to our regular schedule. For more information, ...
Ceremony follows morning zazen Shakyamuni Buddha made a vow that he would continue to sit in meditation until he either died or found the truth. On the morning of the seventh day of his meditation, he experienced enlightenment. This exuberant ceremony commemorates that moment and includes rhythmic drumming, the tossing of flower petals, and a ...
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