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SUMMARY:A Ceremony for Those Who Have Died\, GGF 11/1 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 1\, 2 – 5 pm\, Green Gulch Farm \nIn this afternoon event\, people from all walks of life and loss gather to acknowledge and mourn the death of those who have died. We first create handmade offerings in the Japanese Buddhist tradition of Jizo Bodhisattva\, and then say goodbye in a ceremony of remembrance and letting go. Our time together ends with a procession to the garden\, where we tie paper prayers on the memorial cherry tree with the intention of nurturing the beings who have died and the beings who continue to live. \nThis memorial event originates in the Japanese Buddhist tradition of honoring of Jizo Bodhisattva. One of the most beloved figures of Japanese Buddhism\, Jizo statues are common on roadways\, in parks\, and in cemeteries\, where various items are placed on or near a statue as an offering and petition to Jizo to help guide and protect their loved ones as they make the passage from life into death. Everyone is welcome who has experienced a loss\, and friends and families have found it quite healing to attend together. You are welcome to bring children\, and please know there are several periods of quiet time. It works best if at least two adults attend the event so one can attend to the children if they are not able or willing to participate in the quiet time. There is outdoor space to explore/enjoy if this is the case. \n\nPart 1 of our time together is for creating personal\, unique fabric offerings to be used in the ceremony. We will provide fabric\, scissors\, needle\, and thread. You are welcome to bring your own fabric as well. Red is the traditional color used for Jizo offerings\, but it is not essential. Much of this time is spent in shared silence so we may each be with our own story and experience.\nPart 2 is a ceremony of dedication for those who have died. Everyone is invited to approach the altar\, which is adorned with flowers and statues of various figures of compassion\, including Jizo Bodhisattva\, Our Lady of Guadalupe\, St. Francis\, angels\, and the like. You can make an incense offering\, place your fabric creation on or with a compassion figure\, and speak aloud or silently communicate your wishes for the well-being of your loved ones.\nPart 3 is a silent group procession to the memorial garden\, where we hand tie paper prayers in a special cherry tree. There is time for lingering and enjoying the beauty of the garden\, and the beach is a 20-minute walk away for those with the time and energy.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/a-ceremony-for-those-who-have-died-ggf-11-1/
CATEGORIES:Family & Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Family Program Offering: Ancestors’ Ritual\, GGF 10/4
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor our ancestors and the turning of the seasons. \nThis morning offering from the SFZC Family Program is inspired by the Soto Zen ceremony known as Sejiki – and is a time for honoring those who have died. \nTraditionally\, Sejiki is a ceremony held in the fall for remembering the deceased and offering food and incense for their nurturance. \nIn our adapted family-friendly version of Sejiki\, we will honor our ancestors and loved ones and extend this practice to include our beloved pets and animals who have passed away\, offering treats and small gifts as a way of remembering them. \nTogether\, through shared stories\, creative projects\, and movement\, we will hold grief as a community\, while making time to honor the fall season and receive the Dharma as it is revealed through the land. \nAdvance registration is required.  If it feels right to you\, you may bring a small item to add to the altar we will create together.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/family-program-offering-ancestors-ritual-ggf-10-4/
CATEGORIES:Family & Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T100000
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SUMMARY:Family Sangha Daylong Retreat at Green Gulch Farm\, GGF 9/20  – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:With Meikyo Chelsea True\, Junsen Shelly Hughes\, Kanjin Yael Raff Peskin\, Kanki Elis Herman\, and Samara Alima \nIn these gentle offerings for families of all forms\, we honor family practice as a full expression of bodhisattva vows. Through creative projects\, play\, and stories\, we learn about our Zen lay-ancestors\, receive the wisdom of children\, and dedicate ourselves to healing our family lineages. \nSeasonal daylong retreats begin in the yurt and may include time outside on the farm and in the gardens or visits to the kitchen or the zendo. Lunch is included and the day ends with a sangha building circle in the Jizo Garden\, where we dedicate the merit of our practice to ancestors and those who are suffering. \nThe SFZC Family Sangha welcomes multi-generational families\, parents\, caregivers\, self-partnered people\, those caring for their elders\, grandparents\, aunties\, uncles\, siblings and niblings\, foster parents\, children of all ages\, and anyone dedicated to healing their family lineages.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/family-sangha-daylong-retreat-at-green-gulch-farm-ggf-9-20/
CATEGORIES:Family & Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T110000
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SUMMARY:SFZC Family Sangha Retreat at Tassajara\, ZMC 7/28–8/2 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:With Meikyo Chelsea True\, Junsen Shelly Hughes\, and Kanjin Yael Raff Peskin \nThe SFZC Family Sangha is happy to welcome families to this annual five-night retreat at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. \nIn this special offering\, we make space for moving at the pace of mountains and waters\, discover the wisdom of children\, and share the Dharma through family-friendly practice\, connection with nature\, and creative projects.  We connect with the resident community\, learning about work practice in the kitchen\, zendo\, and garden\, and we explore family practice as a path for healing our ancestral lineages. \nThroughout this retreat\, families will have time to practice together. There will also be opportunities for parents and caregivers to receive support from our retreat team while children engage with the Tassajara residents\, sharing garden\, kitchen\, and nature projects in separate groups. \nOur Family Sangha team will offer age-appropriate groups for younger children\, school-age children\, and teens. \nThe SFZC Family Sangha welcomes multi-generational families\, parents\, caregivers\, self-partnered people\, those caring for their elders\, grandparents\, aunties\, uncles\, siblings and niblings\, foster parents\, children of all ages\, and anyone dedicated to healing their family lineages.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sfzc-family-sangha-retreat-at-tassajara-zmc-7-28-8-2-waitlist-only/
CATEGORIES:Family & Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T160000
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SUMMARY:SFZC Family Sangha Totoro Sleepover Retreat at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center\, GGF 7/1–7/3
DESCRIPTION:With Meikyo Chelsea True\, Junsen Shelly Hughes\, Kanjin Yael Raff Peskin\, Kanki Elis Herman\, and Samara Alima \nGreen Gulch Farm Zen Center is happy to welcome families to this annual two-night retreat. In this special offering\, we explore family practice as a path for healing our ancestral lineages\, discover the wisdom of children\, and share the Dharma through connection with nature. \nWe are delighted to share that our 2026 retreat begins with a viewing of the beloved Japanese animated film\, My Neighbor Totoro. Set in a tranquil countryside where forest spirits dwell\, the film shines a light on the joy found in everyday experiences. \nThroughout this retreat\, families have time to practice together and we also offer dedicated time for parents and caregivers to receive support from our retreat team while children engage in separate activities. \nContent is most appropriate for children ages 5-12.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sfzc-family-sangha-totoro-sleepover-retreat-at-green-gulch-farm-zen-center-ggf-7-1-7-3/
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