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SUMMARY:The Path to Wholeness\, ZMC 8/4–8/9
DESCRIPTION:How might we relate to the demands and opportunities of life as teachings on how to live wholeheartedly? How do we heal our spirit and nourish our enthusiasm? \nThese powerful questions can help us discover the compassion and courage needed to address our challenges. Zen practice fosters a resilient and patient acceptance of the challenges that each of us faces. Within the soothing environment of Tassajara\, we will use meditation\, experiential and writing exercises\, poetry\, and Zen stories to stimulate insightful inquiry that can guide us in addressing our challenges and appreciating our life and the people in it.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/the-path-to-wholeness-zmc-8-4-8-9/
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SUMMARY:Courageous Heart\, Calm Mind:  Living Intentionally Through Zen & Yoga\, GGF 8/5–8/9 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:Setting an intention is a powerful and conscious tool for transformation\, especially when intentions arise from a heartfelt vow or ideal that reflects our deepest values. When practicing Iyengar yoga and Zen meditation\, we aim to support our intentions with a steady yet resilient mind-body. Our focus is more on cultivating an internal state of being rather than achieving an external goal. \nAs challenges arise in our daily lives\, however\, we can lose contact with our innermost intentions. Deepening our practice of yoga and meditation can help us realign with our original goals. With a clear mind and a courageous heart\, we can find the inspiration and strength to once more attend to what is most important to us. \nWith a lighthearted approach\, Letitia will help us express the poses fully and with joy.  David will encourage us to connect to our natural state of confidence\, insight\, and equanimity. All levels of yoga and meditation experience are welcome.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/courageous-heart-calm-mind-living-intentionally-through-zen-yoga-ggf-8-5-8-9/
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SUMMARY:NOT POEMS! A free monthly Poetry Night at SFZC\, CC 8/7
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 Robin Gallagher\, this offering will take place once a month. \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 Robin Gallagher \nChristopher Robin 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-sfzc-cc-8-7/
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