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SUMMARY:Introductory Half-Day Sitting\, GGF 6/6
DESCRIPTION:A gentle introduction for beginning sitters. The morning will include instruction in sitting meditation (zazen) and walking meditation (kinhin)\, followed by alternating brief periods of zazen (20–25 minutes) and kinhin (10–15 minutes)\, and discussion with the leader.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/introductory-half-day-sitting-ggf-6-6/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T130000
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SUMMARY:Beginners' Half-Day Sitting\, CC 6/7
DESCRIPTION:A gentle introduction for people who are new to meditation. The morning will include instruction in sitting meditation (zazen) and walking meditation (kinhin\, variations available if needed)\, followed by alternating brief periods of zazen (15 – 20 minutes) and kinhin (10 – 15 minutes)\, and discussion with the teacher. The morning will include tea and cookies.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/beginners-half-day-sitting-cc-6-7/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Beginners' Sitting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T092500
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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/2026-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T170000
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SUMMARY:All Day Sitting with Everyday Zen\, GGF 6/13 – Sold out
DESCRIPTION:Teachers: Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Senior Everyday Zen Dharma teachers. \nThese traditional yet relaxed all-day sittings begin at 9:00 am and include meditation\, a silent lunch\, Dharma talk/discussion\, and dokusan (private meeting with Norman or other teachers). \nIf you are new to meditation and Zen forms\, please review one or two of the introductory practice instruction videos on this SF Zen Center page. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes early (by 8:45 am) to check in. \n*Pre-registration is required\, drop-ins cannot be accommodated.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/all-day-sitting-with-everyday-zen-ggf-6-13/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T112000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T121500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023639Z
CREATED:20260512T230034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023639Z
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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/2026-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T054000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260924T203242Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday One-Day Sitting\, CC 6/20 – Canceled
DESCRIPTION:One-day sittings offer traditional Soto Zen all-day meditation practice. In order to understand the nature of our formal retreats and to be clear about the details of the practice\, please review a typical one-day sitting schedule. We ask those who attend one-day sittings to commit to participating in the complete schedule. \nWe will be using the traditional Zen form of oryoki for eating some of our meals in the zendo. While meals are included as part of the one-day sitting\, you will need an oryoki set to participate. You may either bring your own set\, purchase one ($100)\, or rent a set for the day. \nIf you will need a chair in the zendo for the entire day\, please indicate this when you sign up.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-one-day-sitting-cc-6-20/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010111Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday One-Day Sitting\, GGF 6/20
DESCRIPTION:This gentle one-day sitting will begin mid-morning to allow participants coming from outside Green Gulch to join more easily. \nWe’ll begin at 9am and follow the traditional forms of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation)\, along with silent walking in the garden in the afternoon. \nThere will be a dharma talk in the morning\, and lunch will be held in silence in the dining room. All participants are also welcome to join the Green Gulch community for dinner in the dining room at 6:00 pm\, after the sitting. \nDevoting this day to sitting together offers a chance to step outside the busyness and noise of everyday life\, resettle\, and clarify what’s most important. \nIf you are new to Green Gulch or Zen forms\, an orientation will be held at 8:15 am. Please plan on arriving at Green Gulch by 8:00 am to have time to find your way to the zendo for instruction. \nIf you have any questions regarding the schedule\, guidelines\, or your eligibility for the One-Day Sitting\, please consult with the head of the meditation hall (ino) at ggfino@sfzc.org before completing your registration. \nSample Schedule
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-one-day-sitting-ggf-6-20/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T092500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023422Z
CREATED:20260511T230347Z
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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/2026-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T112000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T121500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023639Z
CREATED:20260512T230034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023639Z
UID:10002101-1782559200-1782562500@www.sfzc.org
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/2026-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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