Zen-a-thon 2026 Open House, CC 5/16
We warmly invite you to a special Open House in the spirit of launching our Zen-a-thon 2026 fundraising campaign! Whether you are a longtime practitioner or visiting for the first ...
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From Golden Gate to Greens: A Peace Walk for Zen-a-thon 2026, Greens 5/17
City CenterIn celebration of Many Hands, Many Hearts, One Sangha, our Zen-a-thon 2026 fundraiser, SFZC will be hosting a Peace Walk for all to participate. Beginning at the Golden Gate Bridge, ...
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Returning to the Roots of Zen: A Slideshow Presentation, CC 5/22
Join current practice period co-leader Lucy Xiao for a visual pilgrimage into some of China’s most significant Zen temples. Through photographs and stories, this presentation offers glimpses into the history, ...
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Green Gulch Farm Welcome Day: Zen-a-thon 2026, GGF 5/31
Green Gulch FarmSunday, May 31, 1–4 pm, Green Gulch Farm - Green Gulch Farm is hosting an afternoon of community and celebration on the farm in honor of Many Hands, Many Hearts, One Sangha, our Zen-a-thon 2026 fundraiser. The afternoon will begin with a welcome arrival of tea and snacks and a guided tour of farm. The ...
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Juneteenth Holiday, CC 6/19
City CenterCity Center is closed Friday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The day was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. ...
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Baika-ryu Eisanka: A Presentation on Japanese Buddhist Hymn Chanting, CC 6/24
What is Baika-ryū Eisanka (Sōtō Zen Buddhist Hymns)? Baika-ryū Eisanka refers to a tradition of Buddhist hymns chanted within the Sōtō Zen school. This tradition was formally established in 1952. ...
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Independence Day Holiday, 7/3–7/4
City CenterFriday, July 3–Saturday, July 4 - City Center, including the offices and zendo as well as the Online Zendo, will be closed Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4. While ...
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City Center Summer Resident’s Retreat, CC 7/29–7/31
City CenterWednesday, July 29—Friday, July 31 - City Center will be closed to the public for our annual three-day Residents Summer Retreat. July 29–July 31: City Center will be closed, including ...
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Labor Day Holiday, CC 9/7
City CenterCity Center, including the offices, zendo, and bookstore will be closed. The Online Zendo will be closed. Meditation in Recovery will still meet at 7:30 pm PT.
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Member Gathering & Malas, CC 9/9
City CenterPractice doesn't only happen on the cushion, it happens in connection, too! Join us for a casual gathering of SFZC members to meet one another and build the kind of ...
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Member Gathering & Malas, GGF 9/20
Green Gulch FarmPractice doesn't only happen on the cushion,it happens in connection, too! Join us for a casual gathering of SFZC members to meet one another and build the kind of community that sustains us beyond our time in the zendo. We will be distributing wrist malas (ojuzu) at the gathering. Used for generations to steady the ...
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Used Buddhist Book Sale, CC 10/9–10/19
This much-loved event is returning after several years! Used Buddhist books as well as Richard Urban pottery will be on sale to benefit Outreach programs. We look forward to having you peruse the books and pottery and enjoy some time in our beautiful building. All proceeds go to Outreach events, including providing books to incarcerated ...