One-Day Sittings are open to those who have completed at least one introductory half-day sitting at Green Gulch, or have comparable background in formal Zen practice.
Devoting this day to sitting together offers a chance to step outside the busyness and noise of everyday life, resettle, and clarify what's most important.
One-Day Sittings include formal meals in the zendo for breakfast and lunch, and an informal dinner in the dining room. Please bring your oryoki bowls. If you do not have oryoki bowls, we will provide you appropriate eating bowls and utensils.
Please review the sample schedule before registering.
If you have any questions regarding the schedule, guidelines, or your eligibility for the One-Day Sitting, please consult with the Head of the Meditation Hall (Ino) at ggfino@sfzc.org before completing your registration.
- Benefactor (125%): $156 — supports others’ participation
- Standard (100%): $125 — covers full program costs
- Member (90%): $113 — for current SFZC members
- Sliding Scale 1 (50%): $94 — supported rate
- Sliding Scale 2 (30%): $55 — access rate
Please contact ggfino@sfzc.org to inquire into the possibility of sleeping in the zendo the night before.
The fee includes breakfast and lunch in the zendo, and dinner in the dining room.
San Francisco Zen Center Members receive a 10% discount.
Support Funds
San Francisco Zen Center is committed to making Zen practice and the Dharma accessible to all who seek it by offering both a General support fund and a dedicated BIPOC support fund. Please email supportfunds@sfzc.org for more information BEFORE signing up.
For more information on our fee structure, see this document.
Please register by Tuesday, October 13, by 4:00 pm PT.
Register Online
Or call 415-354-0360 for registration assistance.