A gentle introduction for people who are new to meditation. The morning will include instruction in sitting meditation (zazen) and walking meditation (kinhin, variations available if needed), followed by alternating brief periods of zazen (15 – 20 minutes) and kinhin (10 – 15 minutes), and discussion with the teacher. The morning concludes with tea and cookies.
- Benefactor (125%): $105 — supports others’ participation
- Standard (100%): $84 — covers full program costs
- Member (90%): $76 — for current SFZC members
- Sliding Scale 1 (50%): $40 — supported rate
- Sliding Scale 2 (30%): $25 — access rate
- Current SFZC residents and qualified SFZC retirees may attend this course for free. To register, please email onlineprograms@sfzc.org at least 72 hours before the program begins.
Support Funds
San Francisco Zen Center is committed to making Zen practice and the Dharma accessible to all who seek it. In addition to our sliding scale fees, we offer both a General Support Fund and a dedicated BIPOC Support Fund for those who need financial assistance. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to supportfunds@sfzc.org before registering—we’re happy to support your participation.
For more information on our fee structure, see this document.
Please register by Friday, January 2.
Or call 415-354-0360.