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SUMMARY:The Practice of Zazen\, ZMC 5/13–5/17 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:This Zen Practice Retreat will be devoted to exploring the practice of zazen\, which includes the formal practice of upright\, warm-hearted sitting meditation\, as well as the joyful\, continuous practice of enacting Big Mind in everyday life. \nParticipants will practice daily early morning zazen in the zendo with the residential community\, and then join Abbot Jiryu in the retreat hall from 9:30 am until noon each day for additional periods of zazen\, walking meditation\, and Dharma discussion. \nAfternoons will be free\, with ample time to rest\, relax\, and enjoy the natural beauty of Tassajara. Those who wish to will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Abbot Jiryu to discuss their practice and the teachings. One afternoon\, there will be an optional class with Abbot Jiryu open to retreat participants as well as Tassajara residents. \nIn the evenings\, retreat participants will again join the residential community in the zendo for evening zazen or Dharma talks. 
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/the-practice-of-zazen-zmc-5-13-5-17-waitlist-only/
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SUMMARY:NOT POEMS! A free monthly Poetry Night at SF Zen Center\, CC 5/15
DESCRIPTION:Who says my poems are poems? My poems are not poems. When you know that my poems are not poems\, Then we can speak of poetry!— Ryokan\, Zen monk & poet (1758-1831) \n\nAll are invited to participate in a monthly night of poetry in the City Center Bookstore. \nFacilitated by Kevin Starbard and Christopher Gallagher\, this offering will take place once a month\, on a date that will be announced and found on the SFZC calendar. \nWe welcome you to express yourself\, down to the marrow of your heartstrings. These are extraordinary times that we are living in. Please let us know what you have to say. \nInvite your friends and loved ones to witness your take on the current state of affairs\, and/or existence as a whole. We look forward to seeing and hearing from you there! \nSan Francisco Zen Center Bookstore300 Page StreetSan Francisco\, CA 94102 \n  \n \nChristopher Gallagher \nChristopher Gallagher has served as the Program Registrar and Senior Reservationist for San Francisco Zen Center since 2015. He has performed poetry throughout North America for close to thirty years. Here is a sample of the message that he is hoping to uplift the human race with: \nMy heart breaks like porcelainOver the beauty of it allI’m not sure where to beginWinter\, Spring\, Summer\, or Fall \n  \n \nKevin Starbard \nKevin Starbard has been curating Zen Arts events at City Center since 2022. \nHe currently serves as Bookstore Manager at City Center\, and has practiced at all 3 SFZC temples\, and at Toshoji temple in Tokyo.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/not-poems-a-free-monthly-poetry-night-at-sf-zen-center-cc-5-15/
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