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SUMMARY:How Does My Love for Life Want to Express Itself? A Sensory Awareness Workshop\, ZMC 8/11–8/16
DESCRIPTION:Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive\, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.—Howard Thurman \n\nWhen we focus on how our love for life wants to express itself\, it opens a vital\, unfolding path. Rather than being trapped or overwhelmed by what we cannot do\, this love guides us into what we can do. \nDuring our time together in this workshop we will cultivate the inner quiet to discover both what hinders our expression of love and what awakens it. \nSensory Awareness practice connects us to the simplicity and depth of our own present moment experience. Meeting ourselves with compassion and openness is healing and renewing\, and strengthens our capacity to bring calm\, clarity\, and loving responsiveness to our changing world.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/how-does-my-love-for-life-want-to-express-itself-a-sensory-awareness-workshop-zmc-8-11-8-16/
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SUMMARY:Deep Rest in Zen and Yoga: Learning to Let Go\, ZMC 8/11–8/16
DESCRIPTION:Deep Rest is a skill many of us haven’t been taught—but deeply need. With regular practice of Deep Rest\, we can learn how to allow mind and body to readily transition from their everyday activated (sympathetic) state to a parasympathetic mode. Deep Rest is a state of body and mind that is mentally and physically in repose\, and one that brings balance and ease to our experience of life. Entering Deep Rest\, one experiences a profound stillness that is sustained without strain\, one that supports the cultivation of meditative tranquility. \nIn this Deep Rest Retreat\, within the beauty and serenity of Tassajara\, we will practice letting go in Restorative Yoga postures\, expand our breathing practice in pranayama (yogic breathing)\, and explore Buddhist teachings relating to the practice of tranquility on and off the cushion. There will also be time each day for walks\, a swim\, bathing in the hot springs\, and delicious vegetarian meals.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/deep-rest-in-zen-and-yoga-learning-to-let-go-zmc-8-11-8-16-waitlist-only/
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SUMMARY:Returning To Now-Sangha Week\, ZMC 8/11–8/16 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Lucy Xiao\, Rev. Dōjin Brent Haas\, and the Tassajara residential community for this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Zen practice and the summer rhythm of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. \nEach day will include: \n\nMorning and evening zazen\nApproximately 3.5 hours of work practice\nAn afternoon group meeting for Dharma exploration\nNourishing communal vegetarian meals\nPersonal time to enjoy the mountains\, creeks\, and hot springs\n\nDuring our group meetings\, we will explore the theme “Returning to Now\,” cultivating presence through practices that bring mindfulness to body\, mind\, and surroundings. Together\, we will return to the present moment again and again\, both in formal practice and in daily activities\, nurturing a sense of awareness and connection that can be carried back into everyday life. \nTeaching donations are welcome and may be offered directly to the teachers.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/returning-to-now-sangha-week-zmc-8-11-8-16-waitlist-only/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Week (Tassajara)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T193000
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SUMMARY:100 Light Years of Solitude\, Butoh Performance\, at Yugen Theatre\, 8/15 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:Following Yumiko’s acclaimed solo Before the Dawn\, this is the second part of her trilogy. \nInspired by Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude to explore a state of solitude\, Yumiko dances the life of a unique creature\, born on a planet 100 light years away from ours. Imagining that this creature is the only one of its species on that planet\, it enjoys unfolding its life until it realizes its destiny… to exist in solitude. \nYumiko says\, “In my childhood\, I was always fascinated by the imaginary creatures and monsters of fairy tales. Butoh\, a dance of metamorphosis\, helps me to explore this imaginary world\, and make something invisible visible.” \nNote about location:This performance takes place at Yugen Theater/ Noh Space 2840 Mariposa St\, San Francisco\, CA 94110 \nThis event has reached full capacity. To be added to the waitlist\, please contact rezoffice@sfzc.org. Be sure to check our calendar for more offerings\, as new events are continuously added.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/100-light-years-of-solitude-butoh-performance-at-yugen-theatre-8-15/
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