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, culture, and living tradition of Chinese Zen—from retreat practice to visits to temples connected with the development and transmission of Zen across China. We warmly ...
Sunday, 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 ...
City 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. The Online Zendo will not be offered.
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. Through chanting these hymns, practitioners study the teachings of the Buddha (Shakyamuni), as well as the founding teachers of the Sōtō Zen tradition, Dōgen Zenji ...
Friday, 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 ...
Wednesday, 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 ...
City 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.
Practice 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 ...
Practice 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 ...
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 ...
City Center, including the offices and zendo, will be closed in honor of Indigenous People's Day. The Online Zendo will be available.
City Center, including the offices, zendo, and Online Zendo, will be closed in honor of Veterans Day.
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