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SUMMARY:NOT POEMS! A free monthly Poetry Night at SFZC Featuring Andrey Aleshintsev\, CC 10/23
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. \nThis month\, we are ecstatic to announce that we are featuring acclaimed poet and author Andrey Aleshintsev! \nWe welcome you to express yourself\, down to the marrow of your heartstrings. These are painful and 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. \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. \n  \n \nAndrey Aleshintsev \nAndrey Aleshintsev is the author of The Primal Verses\, published by Ajion Press. Volume 1\, Zero to One\, gathers 62 illustrated spiritual poems across three reading paths—Seeker\, Wanderer\, and Sage. Drawing from Sufi mysticism\, Eastern philosophy\, and contemporary consciousness studies\, his work treats poetry as pathwork: verse meant to be walked\, not only performed. Learn more at https://www.primalverses.com/about.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/not-poems-a-free-monthly-poetry-night-at-sfzc-featuring-andrey-aleshintsev-cc-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T140000
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SUMMARY:Outreach: Hygiene Kit Packing\, CC 10/24
DESCRIPTION:One in five children in the U.S. lives in low-income households\, and many lack consistent access to essentials. Schools report that students often miss class or avoid participation simply because they don’t have what they need to feel clean\, comfortable\, and confident. \nWe will partner with a local nonprofit\, Simply the Basics\, to assemble hygiene kits that will be distributed at schools and educational centers. Hygiene is not a privilege; it’s a foundation for health\, confidence\, and opportunity. We will come together to set our intention\, enjoy tea and cookies\, and assemble kits for later distribution.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/outreach-hygiene-kit-packing-cc-10-24/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000511Z
CREATED:20260510T214922Z
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SUMMARY:Love and Power: Responding to Fear\, CC 10/31
DESCRIPTION:A monk asked Ummon\, “What is the teaching of a whole lifetime?”Ummon replied\, “An appropriate response.”—Blue Cliff Record\, Case 14 \n\nResponding appropriately to the demands of life is a foundational practice for awakened living. In relationship with those we love\, and in meeting the wider world\, our capacity to respond with clarity and steadiness can feel obscured when fear arises.        In this day of practice\, we will gently and directly explore the nature of fear. How does fear take shape in body and mind? In what ways does it narrow our vision or limit our freedom? What becomes possible when we turn toward fear with awareness and compassion\, rather than turning away? How do we respond appropriately in fearful times? \nThrough zazen\, Dharma teachings\, guided reflection\, and discussion\, we will investigate how accepting fear—just as it is—can soften its grip. We will practice taking refuge in ways that no longer allow fear to stop or drive us\, instead establishing a path for appropriate response. \nParticipants are invited to arrive early in the day and attend the Dharma Talk at 10:15 am with the guiding teacher Shosan Victoria Austin. The talk will also be live-streamed via the online zendo.  \nParticipants are invited to enjoy tea and cookies and a vegetarian lunch (by donation onsite) at Beginner’s Mind Temple. \nThis registration is for the onsite workshop at City Center on Saturday\, October 31. There is a separate online workshop on Sunday\, November 1. Participants are welcome to register for either the onsite workshop\, the online workshop\, or both.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/love-and-power-responding-to-fear-cc-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T120000
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SUMMARY:Love and Power: Responding to Fear\, Online 11/1
DESCRIPTION:The Zoom link to participate in this event will be provided at least 24 hours before it begins. Please call 415-354-0360 if you have any questions. \n\nSunday\, November 1\, 10 am–12 pm PT \n\nA monk asked Ummon\, “What is the teaching of a whole lifetime?”Ummon replied\, “An appropriate response.”—Blue Cliff Record\, Case 14 \n\nResponding appropriately to the demands of life is a foundational practice for awakened living. In relationship with those we love\, and in meeting the wider world\, our capacity to respond with clarity and steadiness can feel obscured when fear arises. \nIn this day of practice\, we will gently and directly explore the nature of fear. How does fear take shape in body and mind? In what ways does it narrow our vision or limit our freedom? What becomes possible when we turn toward fear with awareness and compassion\, rather than turning away? How do we respond appropriately in fearful times? \nThrough zazen\, Dharma teachings\, guided reflection\, and discussion\, we will investigate how accepting fear—just as it is—can soften its grip. We will practice taking refuge in ways that no longer allow fear to stop or drive us\, instead establishing a path for appropriate response. \nThis registration is for the online workshop on Sunday\, November 1. There is a separate onsite workshop at City Center on Saturday\, October 31. Participants are welcome to register for either the onsite workshop\, the online workshop\, or both. \nTo meet the needs of all participants\, the online workshop will include a brief oral and visual review of content\, plus exercises that review and build on themes from the previous day. Guiding teacher Shosan Victoria Austin is giving a Dharma talk on Saturday at 10:15 am PT which will be live-streamed\, free of charge\, via the online zendo. \nAll course sessions will be recorded\, and registered participants will receive temporary access to the recordings for later viewing.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/love-and-power-responding-to-fear-online-11-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T163000
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SUMMARY:Finding Ease: A Zen and Mindfulness Approach to Anxiety\, GGF 11/8
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 8\, 9:30 am–4:30 pm\, in the Wheelwright Center \n\nTo be you is enough\, you know…– Shunryu Suzuki Roshi \n\nAnxiety and our aversion to it are too often accompanied by reactivity and actions that worsen how we feel. We worry. We criticize and judge ourselves. We suffer. Such thoughts\, and the emotions they trigger\, can become overwhelming\, and can feel relentless. \nOur focus during this workshop will be on our direct experience. We will practice uncovering the natural state of a quieted mind\, slowing down enough to see what is actually happening when we describe ourselves as anxious. As we cultivate the opportunity to be with what is truly happening with awareness and clarity\, we can respond to difficulties with consciousness\, ease\, and new choices\, rather than with reactivity\, which can make things worse. \nWith a foundation of the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths\, this Zen and Mindfulness retreat features guided meditations and related tools. We will also integrate psychotherapeutic strategies\, an approach recognized and supported by leading neuroscience and psychological research. Our intention is to guide participants in creating their individual Finding Ease toolbox. \nThere will be time for participants to explore beautiful Green Gulch Farm\, nestled in a quiet and lush valley that is a 45-minute walk from Stinson Beach and the ocean. And those who are interested are welcome to meditate with the Green Gulch community. \nFinding Ease is appropriate for those who are new to meditation as well as experienced meditators.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/finding-ease-a-zen-and-mindfulness-approach-to-anxiety-ggf-11-8/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T163000
DTSTAMP:20261016T221247Z
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SUMMARY:Jizo Peace Project: Clay Making Gathering for Remembrance and Peace\, CC 11/13
DESCRIPTION:Jizo Bodhisattva is the fearless guardian with deep vow to enter all hell realms to help. They are unwavering in their steadfast resolve and compassionate presence. \nThe Jizo Peace Project arose as a response to the great tragedy in Gaza and Israel. The project’s intention is to honor the children who have perished since October of 2023 in Gaza and Israel. More than 19\,000 children have lost their lives. \nThrough the meditative and intimate act of working with clay\, we create Jizo bodhisattvas who will become part of public exhibits and peace sites\, offering spaces for reflection\, mourning\, and hope. Our gatherings conclude with a simple ritual to honor the lives of these children by reading names. We create a shared space of warmth and care together\, where there is an opportunity to tend to our own hearts while taking part in love in action. \nPlease join us. There is no need for prior experience with clay. Donations are appreciated to cover the materials and expenses for the peace project.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/jizo-peace-project-clay-making-gathering-for-remembrance-and-peace-cc-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260902T001722Z
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SUMMARY:Close At Hand: Meditation and Drawing\, Online 11/14
DESCRIPTION:The Zoom link to participate in this event will be provided at least 24 hours before it begins. Please call 415-354-0360 if you have any questions. \n\nSaturday\, November 14\, 1–4 pm PT \n \nIn this afternoon workshop\, we will gather together for meditation\, drawing\, exploration\, and play. Many studies illuminate the calming and restorative effects of meditative drawing\, and its positive effects on brain health and well-being. \nWe’ll start with exercises to enjoy the meditative movement of pen or pencil on paper\, and learn enjoyable drawing techniques to use throughout the course. We will observe everyday objects with new eyes and new appreciation. A short period of guided meditation and a Dharma talk will be included. Everyone is welcome to join us in an open and encouraging circle of community\, as we enjoy drawing with beginner’s mind\, whether we are experienced artists\, have some or no experience\, or have even declared\, “I can’t draw.” \nIf you’ve been with us before\, please join us again for new explorations. \nMaterials: Printer paper or sketchbook\, pencil\, ballpoint pen\, colored felt tip markers or colored pencils. \nOptional: Watercolors. Thicker paper rated for watercolor or light wash/mixed media use. Micron\, Staedtler\, or Copic style waterproof liners in black ink; sizes 0.3\, 0.5\, 0.7\, 0.8\, or 1.0. \nRecordings:All course sessions will be recorded\, and registered participants will receive temporary access to the recordings for later viewing.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/close-at-hand-meditation-and-drawing-online-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T153000
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SUMMARY:Socks for Our Neighbors\, CC 11/14
DESCRIPTION:Join the SFZC Outreach Team in distributing socks and other helpful items during Socks for our Neighbors. Socks will be unpacked and organized into care kits. We will sit together and set our intention\, followed by tea and cookies. Those who choose to do so will be paired with a buddy and head out to offer the socks and warm engagement to unhoused folks in the neighborhood. \nNew pairs of adult-size socks may be brought to this event\, or dropped at the SFZC offices at 300 Page Street on weekdays between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm\, or when attending any City Center event. Donated socks should be new and preferably white. \nSocks and Hot Hands can also be sent via Amazon; please choose items from this selection of bulk socks and hot hands. \nSend to:\nSFZC\nCity Center Attn: Ellen\n300 Page St\nSan Francisco\, CA 94102
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/socks-for-our-neighbors-cc-11-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010150Z
CREATED:20260510T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010150Z
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SUMMARY:One Breath\, One Brushstroke: Intuitive Painting Practice Retreat\, GGF 11/18–11/22
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Nov 18\, 4 pm–Sunday\, Nov 22\, 11 am \nIn this class on intuitive painting\, the invitation is to be mindful as you paint—to paint for the experience\, not for the end product. When we spontaneously create\, we come back to the source at every moment. There is no need to plan\, no need to know anything or to have a goal in mind. There is a simple structure of paint\, paper\, and a brush. It is about the process—the journey to be with whatever arises.  \n\nCan you just watch your brush—take one brush stroke at a time?  \n\nSomething always happens. Paint goes onto the paper.  \nJust like in meditation\, we get to witness our thoughts\, our beliefs\, and our personality structure. And then there are the moments when a color is chosen for no reason; maybe an unexpected image arises and we let it happen. We enter into a flow that touches deeper. Intuitive painting\, when we trust its strangeness\, can take us to the edge of knowing and into the mystery.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/one-breath-one-brushstroke-intuitive-painting-practice-retreat-ggf-11-18-11-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260906T001452Z
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SUMMARY:From Hungry Ghost to Grateful Heart: What Practice and Recovery Invite\, GGF 11/29
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 29\, 9:00 am–5:00 pm\, in the Yurt\n \n\n    The hungry ghost is a powerful Buddhist metaphor for insatiable hunger of any kind: physical\, emotional\, or mental. As people inclined to addictive behaviors\, we have experienced ourselves (and perhaps still do) as always wanting more\, needing more.  \n \n\n    Through the wise nourishment of our twining vines of recovery and practice\, we can befriend these hungry ghosts so that they no longer roam the landscape of our heart-minds to plague us.\n \n\n    Please join us for a day of sitting\, personal and shared reflection\, dharma talks\, and dyads. We will explore who our hungry ghosts are\, what they want from us\, and how we might assuage them so that we might journey from suffering to wellbeing with compassion and grateful hearts.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/from-hungry-ghost-to-grateful-heart-what-practice-and-recovery-invite-ggf-11-29/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270222T180000
DTSTAMP:20261014T022105Z
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SUMMARY:Four-Day Huayan Study Sesshin\, GGF 2/18–2/22
DESCRIPTION:The Huayan Study Sesshin at Green Gulch Farm with Guo Gu offers a unique\, intensive opportunity to study and explore through embodied practice the powerful and transformative teachings of Huayan Buddhism. \nAt the very center of Chinese Mahayana Buddhism lies the luminous philosophical tradition of Huayan—a treasure trove of profound wisdom that has shaped the whole development of East Asian Buddhism\, especially Chan/Zen. Yet Western Buddhism has evolved in virtual isolation from the transformative teachings of Huayan. \nFor instance\, while concepts like “interconnection” and “interbeing” are widely adopted in Western Buddhist discourse and popular culture\, their origins in Chinese Huayan philosophy remain largely unacknowledged and unexplored. In this four-day retreat-workshop\, Chan teacher Guo Gu will provide a newly translated Huayan source text for an exploratory dive into the rich teaching of interdependence. \nPlease review the tentative daily schedule below. Meals will be informal silent meals in the dining room\, with no oryoki meals. \nStudy Sesshin Schedule \n\n5:00–7:00 am zazen & service (optional)\n9:00 am–12:00 pm Workshop\, studying the Huayan contemplations\n2:00–6:00 pm Sitting\, practicing the Huayan contemplations\n7:00–8:30pm Q&A and discussion of the Huayan contemplations\n\nThe study sesshin will begin with an orientation on Thursday\, February 18 at 7:30 pm and conclude with dinner at 6:00 pm on Monday February 22. Guests are welcome to select the option to extend their stay through morning zazen and breakfast on Tuesday\, February 23. \nIf you have questions about your participation in this sitting\, please contact the ino\, (head of the meditation hall) at ggfino@sfzc.org. \nTo register for this study sesshin\, begin by completing the application form. Once you have been approved for the sesshin\, you will be sent an email that will include a link through which you can process your payment and complete your registration. \nThe registration deadline is February 15.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/four-day-huayan-study-sesshin-ggf-2-18-2-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270307T120000
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SUMMARY:Seven-Day Sesshin\, GGF 2/28–3/7
DESCRIPTION:Sesshin\, meaning “to gather\, collect\, and convey the mind-heart\,” is a traditional Soto Zen meditation retreat that includes formal zendo meals\, Dharma talks\, sitting and walking meditation\, and private interviews with senior teachers. \nIn order to understand the nature of our formal retreats\, and to be clear about the details of the practice\, please review a typical sesshin schedule\, as well as the guidelines for zendo conduct. We ask those who attend sesshin to commit to following these guidelines and to participating in the schedule completely. If you have questions regarding the schedule or guidelines\, please consult with the head of the meditation hall\, the ino\, via email (ggfino@sfzc.org) before completing your registration. \nThe sesshin is open to those who have experience with formal Zen practice\, including at least two in-person One-Day Sittings at Green Gulch Farm or City Center (or comparable experience and permission of the sesshin leader). \nThere will be an orientation on Sunday\, February 28 at 3:00 pm. The sesshin will begin that evening after dinner and conclude with lunch on Sunday\, March 7. \nRegistration Information \nTo register for this sesshin\, begin the process by completing the application form. Once you have been approved for the sesshin\, you will be sent an email that will include a link through which you can process your payment and complete your registration. \nThe application deadline is February 20.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/seven-day-sesshin-ggf-2-28-3-7/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270311T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270405T110000
DTSTAMP:20261010T215930Z
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SUMMARY:Green Gulch Farm Spring 2027 Three-Week Practice Period: More Wonder. Less Fear\, GGF 3/11–4/5
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 11\, 3:00 pm—Monday\, April 5\, 11:00 am \nThree-Week Practice Period at Green Gulch Farm is an opportunity for beginning and experienced students to participate in an intense period of residential practice that centers around daily zazen\, work practice\, study\, and one-on-one meetings with the teacher. Weekly events include lectures\, formal ceremonies\, classes\, and gatherings with the leading teacher. Participants commit to stay in the Green Gulch valley during the entire three weeks. The practice period will conclude with a five-day sesshin. \nMore Wonder. Less Fear.During this Practice Period\, we will take up the study and practice of living with and embodying more heart\, aliveness\, and wonder\, and less delusion\, mistaken belief\, and fear. The primary readings will be from the teachings of Suzuki Roshi (Zen Mind\, Beginner’s Mind and Becoming Yourself) and Dogen’s Genjo Koan (Koan of Everyday Life)\, as well as assorted poetry. \nApplication \nPlease review the Practice Period Guidelines/Shingi before submitting your application. \nStudents who are accepted into the three-week practice period generally will have already participated in at least one all-day sit\, sesshin\, and/or a guest student stay at Green Gulch Farm. If you do not have prior experience with Zen practice\, we strongly suggest completing a one-day sit or sesshin at Green Gulch Farm before applying for the three-week practice period. If you have questions and aren’t sure if applying is right for you based on your practice experience\, please contact the Abbot’s assistant at ggfabbotassist@sfzc.org before applying. \nThe Applications Committee will notify applicants as to whether they have been accepted by February 15. If you need to be notified about your acceptance earlier (for your planning purposes)\, please email ggfabbotassist@sfzc.org and let us know. \nFor questions or more information\, please contact the Abbot’s assistant at ggfabbotassist@sfzc.org. \nThe application deadline is February 1.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/green-gulch-farm-spring-2027-three-week-practice-period-more-wonder-less-fear-ggf-3-11-4-5/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270404T140000
DTSTAMP:20261010T214718Z
CREATED:20261010T214718Z
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SUMMARY:More Wonder. Less Fear. Five-Day Sesshin\, GGF 3/30–4/4
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 30\, 3:00 pm—Sunday\, April 4\, 2:00 pm \nSesshin\, meaning “to gather\, collect\, and convey the mind-heart\,” is a traditional Soto Zen meditation retreat that includes formal zendo meals\, Dharma talks\, sitting and walking meditation\, and private interviews with senior teachers. \nIn order to understand the nature of our formal retreats\, and to be clear about the details of the practice\, please review a typical sesshin schedule\, as well as the guidelines for zendo conduct. We ask those who attend sesshin to commit to following these guidelines and to participating in the schedule completely. If you have questions regarding the schedule or guidelines\, please consult with the head of the meditation hall\, the ino\, via email (ggfino@sfzc.org) before completing your registration. \nThe sesshin is open to those who have experience with formal Zen practice\, including at least two in-person One-Day Sittings at Green Gulch Farm or City Center (or comparable experience and permission of sesshin leader). \nThere will be an orientation on Tuesday\, March 30 at 3:00 pm. The sesshin will begin that evening after dinner and conclude with lunch on Sunday\, April 4. \nTo apply for this sesshin\, begin by completing the application. Once you have been approved for the sesshin\, you will be sent an email that will include a link through which you can process your payment and complete your registration. \nThe application deadline is March 22.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/more-wonder-less-fear-five-day-sesshin-ggf-3-30-4-4/
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