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SUMMARY:Saturday One-Day Sitting\, City Center 10/3
DESCRIPTION:This page is for in-person at City Center one-day sitting registration. If you want to join online\, register for the Saturday One-Day Sitting\, Online 10/3. \nOne-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 ($10). \nPre-requisitesAll One-Day participants are asked to have at least participated in one SFZC half-day sitting\, attended Zazen Instruction and Zendo Forms Instruction at City Center\, and have received training in oryoki or commit to participating in the Oryoki Training on the evening before the One Day Sit at 5:00 PM in the City Center dining room. \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 ccino@sfzc.org before completing your registration. \nThis one-day sitting is included with the 2026 Fall Practice Period at City Center\, but is open to registration by those not participating in the practice period. If you already registered for the practice period as a resident\, there is no need to register for this sitting. \nThe registration deadline is September 30. \nComplete the registration form
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-one-day-sitting-city-center-10-3/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T054000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T180000
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SUMMARY:Saturday One-Day Sitting\, Online 10/3
DESCRIPTION:This page is for the ONLINE one-day sitting registration. If you want to sit in-person at City Center\, register for the Saturday One-Day Sitting\, City Center 10/3. \nOne-day sittings offer traditional Soto Zen all-day meditation practice. We ask those who join one-day sittings to commit to participating in the complete schedule. (View a sample schedule). \nThis online one-day sitting is part of 2026 Fall Practice Period at City Center\, Online/Commuter and is included as part of that practice period—if you’ve signed up for that\, there’s no need to sign up here. \nThe final version of the schedule will be available and information about participating in this sitting online will be provided to those who have registered. \nRegister by midnight on Friday\, October 2.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-one-day-sitting-online-10-3/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004313Z
CREATED:20260712T003916Z
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SUMMARY:Introductory Half-Day Sitting\, GGF 10/3
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-10-3/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20261028T151203Z
CREATED:20261014T230659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T151203Z
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SUMMARY:Zazenkai Series\, CC 10/9–11/20
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, October 9–November 20 \nA series of half-day sittings led by senior students at City Center will take place every Friday morning from October 9 through November 20 in the zendo. Everyone is welcome to drop-in\, no registration required. \nZazenkai\, CC 10/9\nZazenkai\, CC 10/16\nZazenkai\, CC 10/23\nZazenkai\, CC 10/30\nZazenkai\, CC 11/13\nZazenkai\, CC 11/20 \nZazen is the practice of sitting with awareness and experiencing whatever arises. Throughout the history of Zen\, the practice of zazen has been considered the primary agent of awakening. As Dogen Zenji declared\, before bowing\, offering incense or chanting Buddha’s name\, the practice of zazen reveals and expresses awakening. With this in mind\, zazenkai is a period of time dedicated to zazen with minimal traditional formalities. \nThese sittings are suitable for both beginners and experienced sitters. There will be instruction in the details of posture\, breath\, and establishing the mental disposition of experiencing whatever arises. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about one’s practice. \nThere will be scheduled periods of sitting and walking\, with the option of continuing to sit through the walking meditation if desired. \nPrior Instruction: Although general instruction for meditation is included in these events\, it is recommended that participants attend public Zazen Meditation Instruction beforehand\, which is available in-person on select Saturdays at 8:40 am at 300 Page Street.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/zazenkai-series-cc-10-9-11-20/2026-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010146Z
CREATED:20260510T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010146Z
UID:10000193-1791622800-1791651600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:All Day Sitting with Everyday Zen\, GGF 10/10
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-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T120000
DTSTAMP:20261028T151203Z
CREATED:20261014T230659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T151203Z
UID:10004818-1792143000-1792152000@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Zazenkai Series\, CC 10/9–11/20
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, October 9–November 20 \nA series of half-day sittings led by senior students at City Center will take place every Friday morning from October 9 through November 20 in the zendo. Everyone is welcome to drop-in\, no registration required. \nZazenkai\, CC 10/9\nZazenkai\, CC 10/16\nZazenkai\, CC 10/23\nZazenkai\, CC 10/30\nZazenkai\, CC 11/13\nZazenkai\, CC 11/20 \nZazen is the practice of sitting with awareness and experiencing whatever arises. Throughout the history of Zen\, the practice of zazen has been considered the primary agent of awakening. As Dogen Zenji declared\, before bowing\, offering incense or chanting Buddha’s name\, the practice of zazen reveals and expresses awakening. With this in mind\, zazenkai is a period of time dedicated to zazen with minimal traditional formalities. \nThese sittings are suitable for both beginners and experienced sitters. There will be instruction in the details of posture\, breath\, and establishing the mental disposition of experiencing whatever arises. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about one’s practice. \nThere will be scheduled periods of sitting and walking\, with the option of continuing to sit through the walking meditation if desired. \nPrior Instruction: Although general instruction for meditation is included in these events\, it is recommended that participants attend public Zazen Meditation Instruction beforehand\, which is available in-person on select Saturdays at 8:40 am at 300 Page Street.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/zazenkai-series-cc-10-9-11-20/2026-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T092500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023422Z
CREATED:20260511T230347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023422Z
UID:10000753-1792226400-1792229100@www.sfzc.org
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/2026-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004315Z
CREATED:20260712T003916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004315Z
UID:10002684-1792227600-1792238400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Half-Day Sitting\, GGF 10/17
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-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T112000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T121500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023639Z
CREATED:20260512T230034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023639Z
UID:10002117-1792236000-1792239300@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/2026-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T130000
DTSTAMP:20261011T232654Z
CREATED:20260827T015407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T232654Z
UID:10004095-1792314000-1792328400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Beginners' Half-Day Sitting\, CC 10/18
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-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Beginners' Sitting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T120000
DTSTAMP:20261028T151203Z
CREATED:20261014T230659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T151203Z
UID:10004819-1792747800-1792756800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Zazenkai Series\, CC 10/9–11/20
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, October 9–November 20 \nA series of half-day sittings led by senior students at City Center will take place every Friday morning from October 9 through November 20 in the zendo. Everyone is welcome to drop-in\, no registration required. \nZazenkai\, CC 10/9\nZazenkai\, CC 10/16\nZazenkai\, CC 10/23\nZazenkai\, CC 10/30\nZazenkai\, CC 11/13\nZazenkai\, CC 11/20 \nZazen is the practice of sitting with awareness and experiencing whatever arises. Throughout the history of Zen\, the practice of zazen has been considered the primary agent of awakening. As Dogen Zenji declared\, before bowing\, offering incense or chanting Buddha’s name\, the practice of zazen reveals and expresses awakening. With this in mind\, zazenkai is a period of time dedicated to zazen with minimal traditional formalities. \nThese sittings are suitable for both beginners and experienced sitters. There will be instruction in the details of posture\, breath\, and establishing the mental disposition of experiencing whatever arises. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about one’s practice. \nThere will be scheduled periods of sitting and walking\, with the option of continuing to sit through the walking meditation if desired. \nPrior Instruction: Although general instruction for meditation is included in these events\, it is recommended that participants attend public Zazen Meditation Instruction beforehand\, which is available in-person on select Saturdays at 8:40 am at 300 Page Street.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/zazenkai-series-cc-10-9-11-20/2026-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010147Z
CREATED:20260510T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010147Z
UID:10000195-1792816200-1792868400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday One-Day Sitting\, GGF 10/24
DESCRIPTION:One-Day Sittings are open to those who have completed at least one introductory half-day sitting at Green Gulch\, or have comparable background in formal Zen practice. \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. \nOne-Day Sittings include formal meals in the zendo for breakfast and lunch\, and an informal dinner in the dining room. Please bring your oryoki bowls. If you do not have oryoki bowls\, we will provide you appropriate eating bowls and utensils. \nPlease review the sample schedule before registering. \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.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-one-day-sitting-ggf-10-24/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T120000
DTSTAMP:20261028T151203Z
CREATED:20261014T230659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T151203Z
UID:10004835-1793352600-1793361600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Zazenkai Series\, CC 10/9–11/20
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, October 9–November 20 \nA series of half-day sittings led by senior students at City Center will take place every Friday morning from October 9 through November 20 in the zendo. Everyone is welcome to drop-in\, no registration required. \nZazenkai\, CC 10/9\nZazenkai\, CC 10/16\nZazenkai\, CC 10/23\nZazenkai\, CC 10/30\nZazenkai\, CC 11/13\nZazenkai\, CC 11/20 \nZazen is the practice of sitting with awareness and experiencing whatever arises. Throughout the history of Zen\, the practice of zazen has been considered the primary agent of awakening. As Dogen Zenji declared\, before bowing\, offering incense or chanting Buddha’s name\, the practice of zazen reveals and expresses awakening. With this in mind\, zazenkai is a period of time dedicated to zazen with minimal traditional formalities. \nThese sittings are suitable for both beginners and experienced sitters. There will be instruction in the details of posture\, breath\, and establishing the mental disposition of experiencing whatever arises. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about one’s practice. \nThere will be scheduled periods of sitting and walking\, with the option of continuing to sit through the walking meditation if desired. \nPrior Instruction: Although general instruction for meditation is included in these events\, it is recommended that participants attend public Zazen Meditation Instruction beforehand\, which is available in-person on select Saturdays at 8:40 am at 300 Page Street.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/zazenkai-series-cc-10-9-11-20/2026-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T092500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023422Z
CREATED:20260511T230347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023422Z
UID:10000755-1793436000-1793438700@www.sfzc.org
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/2026-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T112000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T121500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023639Z
CREATED:20260512T230034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023639Z
UID:10002119-1793445600-1793448900@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/2026-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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