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. It includes a reading of the names of close friends and family members who have died. While similar ceremonies are held in Japan during Obon, ...
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 (TDOR) was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who ...
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 ...
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 ...
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