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SUMMARY:2026 Fall Practice Period at City Center\, 9/30–12/5
DESCRIPTION:The Six Paramitas: Bodhisattva Practices for an Uncertain World\nUse this page to register for RESIDENTIAL participation (living at 300 Page St. for the duration of the practice period). \nThere is also an Online/Commuter option. Commuters can attend in-person or online. \nThe Chinese symbol for Paramita literally means ‘crossing over to the other shore’. The Buddha said\, “Don’t just hope for the shore to come to you. If you want to cross over to the other shore\, the shore of safety\, well-being\, non-fear\, and non-anger\, you have to swim across or row across. You have to make an effort.” This effort is the practice of the Six Paramitas. ─ Thich Nhat Hanh \nThe six paramitas or ‘perfections’ are foundational Buddhist practices that guide individuals on the path to awakening. When practiced deeply\, each of these paramitas\, or far-reaching attitudes\, helps one transcend personal suffering and support others on their journey toward wisdom and peace. \nAccording to Mahayana Buddhism\, a bodhisattva (“Buddha-to-be”) naturally follows and embodies these six transcendental virtues: Generosity (Dana)\, Ethical Conduct (Sila)\, Patience/Forbearance (Kshanti)\, Diligence/Heroic Effort (Virya)\, Concentration/Meditation (Dhyana)\, and Wisdom (Prajna). \nThe perfections are not abstract ideals but practical methods for transforming the mind and our character. They are skillful means for seeing and studying Right Action. Generosity opens the heart. Ethical conduct builds moral stability. Patience protects the mind from anger. Diligence sustains effort. Meditation cultivates concentration. Wisdom reveals the true nature of reality. \nWhen practiced together\, these virtues create a balanced and compassionate life. They help practitioners move beyond selfishness and contribute to the well-being of all beings. Indeed\, these foundational practices are themselves expressions of the Awake Mind\, the mind of Buddha. By actively cultivating them\, we open the possibility of shaping the life we live today and the person we will become. \nAbout the Fall 2026 Practice Period\nThis is a traditional intensive training period common in the schools of Buddhism. This a chance to develop and deepen your practice together with others in a supportive environment and through activities: \n\nPractice Period Portal\nEight-Week Class\nWeekly Small Groups\nMorning and evening zazen\nWednesday and Saturday Dharma talks\nParticipants will also have the opportunity to meet individually with Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman and/or other practice leaders.\n\nOpen to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. \nPractice Period Schedule \n\nOrientation: Wednesday\, September 30 at 7:30 pm (part of the first Dharma talk)\nClasses led by Abbot David: 8 Mondays\, October 5–November 23\, 7:30-9:00 pm. The October 12 class will be online only due to the holiday.\nDharma talks: Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm and Saturdays 10:00-11:30 am\nOne-Day Sitting\, October 3\nThree-Day Sesshin\, November 5–7\, with a One-Day option on November 7 \nSeven-Day Rohatsu Sesshin\, November 28–December 5\n\nThere is no need to register individually for these programs\, they are included in the residential practice period. \nThe deadline for residential applications is September 4. Participants will be notified of acceptance on a rolling basis.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/2026-fall-practice-period-at-city-center-9-30-12-5/
CATEGORIES:Practice Periods
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SUMMARY:2026 Fall Practice Period at City Center\, Online/Commuter 9/30–12/5
DESCRIPTION:The Six Paramitas: Bodhisattva Practices for an Uncertain World\nUse this page to register for ONLINE/COMMUTER participation. \nThere is also a Residential option (living at 300 Page St. for the duration of the practice period). \nThe Chinese symbol for Paramita literally means ‘crossing over to the other shore’. The Buddha said\, “Don’t just hope for the shore to come to you. If you want to cross over to the other shore\, the shore of safety\, well-being\, non-fear\, and non-anger\, you have to swim across or row across. You have to make an effort.” This effort is the practice of the Six Paramitas. ─ Thich Nhat Hanh \nThe six paramitas or ‘perfections’ are foundational Buddhist practices that guide individuals on the path to awakening. When practiced deeply\, each of these paramitas\, or far-reaching attitudes\, helps one transcend personal suffering and support others on their journey toward wisdom and peace. \nAccording to Mahayana Buddhism\, a bodhisattva (“Buddha-to-be”) naturally follows and embodies these six transcendental virtues: Generosity (Dana)\, Ethical Conduct (Sila)\, Patience/Forbearance (Kshanti)\, Diligence/Heroic Effort (Virya)\, Concentration/Meditation (Dhyana)\, and Wisdom (Prajna). \nThe perfections are not abstract ideals but practical methods for transforming the mind and our character. They are skillful means for seeing and studying Right Action. Generosity opens the heart. Ethical conduct builds moral stability. Patience protects the mind from anger. Diligence sustains effort. Meditation cultivates concentration. Wisdom reveals the true nature of reality. \nWhen practiced together\, these virtues create a balanced and compassionate life. They help practitioners move beyond selfishness and contribute to the well-being of all beings. Indeed\, these foundational practices are themselves expressions of the Awake Mind\, the mind of Buddha. By actively cultivating them\, we open the possibility of shaping the life we live today and the person we will become. \nAbout the Fall 2026 Practice Period\nThis is a traditional intensive training period common in the schools of Buddhism. This a chance to develop and deepen your practice together with others in a supportive environment and through activities: \n\nPractice Period Portal\nEight-Week Class\nWeekly Small Groups\nMorning and evening zazen\nWednesday and Saturday Dharma talks\nParticipants will also have the opportunity to meet individually with Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman and/or other practice leaders.\n\nAll classes will be recorded and available along with readings and other course materials through the online portal. We will contact you by email about small group scheduling. \nOpen to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. \nPractice Period Schedule \n\nOrientation: Wednesday\, September 30 at 7:30 pm PT (part of the first Dharma talk)\nClasses led by Abbot David: 8 Mondays\, October 5–November 23\, 7:30-9:00 pm PT. The October 12 class will be online for everyone due to the holiday.\nDharma talks: Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm PT and Saturdays 10:00-11:30 am PT.\nOne-Day Sitting\, October 3\nThree-Day Sesshin\, November 5–7\, with a One-Day Sitting option on November 7 \nThree-Day Rohatsu Sesshin\, December 3–5\n\nOnline/Commuter registration includes the ONLINE versions of the one-day and three-day sitting retreats. If you are a commuter student and wish to sit these retreats in-person at City Center\, you must register separately for the onsite versions (Saturday One-Day Sitting 10/3\, Three-Day Sesshin 11/5–11/7 or One-Day Sitting 11/7\, Rohatsu Sesshin\, City Center 11/28–12/5).
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/2026-fall-practice-period-at-city-center-online-commuter-9-30-12-5/
CATEGORIES:Practice Periods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T120000
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SUMMARY:2026 Tassajara Fall Practice Period\, ZMC 10/7–12/19
DESCRIPTION:The 116th Practice Period at Tassajara\nLed by Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel\nOctober 7 – December 19\, 2026\nApplication due date is September 30 \nAngo (Practice Period) offers a rare opportunity for experienced practitioners to immerse themselves in the intimacy and rigor of monastic practice at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center (Zenshinji). \n\nSurrounded by the silence and natural beauty of the Ventana Wilderness\, we will devote ourselves to wholehearted practice through the rhythms of monastery life while exploring Eihei Dōgen Zenji’s Genjōkōan\, one of the most treasured and enduring teachings of Dōgen Zenji’s Shōbōgenzō. \nThe title Genjōkōan points to “reality fully manifesting here and now.” Rather than presenting enlightenment as something to attain\, Dōgen invites us to discover the inseparability of practice and realization in the midst of ordinary life. This fundamental question is not answered through ideas or philosophy\, but through meeting each moment completely: with this body\, this mind\, this work\, and this community. \nDuring these three months\, we will return again and again to Dōgen’s teaching of practice-realization (shushō ittō) and to his enduring words: \nTo study the Buddha Way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be actualized by the myriad things. \nTogether we will explore what it means to allow the myriad things to illuminate us\, responding wholeheartedly to whatever arises and discovering the freedom that is already present within the ordinary activity of daily life. In this way\, our monastic life of forms and ceremonies itself becomes the living expression of the Genjōkōan. \nThrough a daily zazen schedule\, formal oryoki meals\, chanting services\, work practice\, study\, dharma talks & classes\, sesshins\, and one-on-one practice discussions with the Abbot and Tassajara’s resident teachers\,* we will continually return to Dōgen’s invitation to realize that as the whole moon is reflected in a single dewdrop on the grass\, nothing is outside this very moment. \nBesides a comparison of Genjōkōan translations\, our textual study will include readings from Shōhaku Okumura’s Realizing Genjōkōan: The Key to Dōgen’s Shōbōgenzō\, Shinshū Roberts’s Meeting the Myriad Things: A Zen Practitioner’s Guide to Dōgen’s Genjōkōan\, and assorted other commentaries. \n*This ango may also include the presence of several visiting teachers\, including Sōshin Teah Strozer\, Kokyo Henkel\, and Gendō Lucy Xiao. \n\nFirst Month Only Option: Wednesday\, October 7–Monday\, November 2\nBecause there are many sangha members who would appreciate the opportunity to participate in the forms of a traditional ango but aren’t able to take three months away from their lives or work\, this Tassajara practice period will offer an opportunity for a limited number of practitioners to attend the first month only. During the first month there will be an emphasis on training in the Zen monastic forms and embodying their role in the practice of awakening. \n\nPrerequisites for participating in the first month of the practice period include having sat at least one traditional sesshin and the recommendation of a Zen teacher.\n\nParticipants for the first month will sit a minimum of two days of tangaryo. Please review the information and documents below the prerequisites section on this page and fill out the application\, which includes an option for this one-month participation. Please note that there are only a limited number of spots available for this first month only option. \nFull Practice Period Option: Wednesday\, October 7–Saturday\, December 19\nTo be considered for the full Fall 2026 practice period at Tassajara the following prerequisites must be fully met: \n\nCompletion of at least one two-month residential practice period at San Francisco Zen Center’s City Center or Green Gulch Farm. An exception may be made for those with comparable practice experience elsewhere; the applicant is asked to submit a letter of recommendation from their teacher.\nCommitment to participate in the full three months\nSubmitting a completed application by the September 30 deadline\nTuition paid in full before the start of the practice period\, or use of a practice period credit earned before arrival and approved by the applications committee\n\n* Applying as soon as possible helps Tassajara with the logistics of planning for the practice period; priority of acceptance will be given to those who apply early. \nWe encourage all students to be fully vaccinated against Covid. In addition\, testing and masking protocols may take place during the first few days of the practice period. Please carefully review the Tassajara Health & Safety Protocols. \nSEASONAL WEATHER CONCERNS\nBased on our past experience\, we expect that the seasonal rains will bring additional challenges to the monastery. These challenges include potential flooding as well as debris flow\, slides\, and erosion risks along the Tassajara road and throughout the valley. Due to these potential hazards\, Tassajara practice period participants have been requested to sign a Waiver of Liability\, which is included as a part of the online application form. \nPlease note: please be prepared for additional weather challenges given predictions that late fall 2026/winter 2027 may present a Super El Niño. \nImportant Practice Period Documents: \n\nZMC Practice Period Shingi\nVisitor Waiver\nWhat to Bring\nTassajara Zen Monastic Schedule
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/2026-tassajara-fall-practice-period-zmc-9-23-12-19/
CATEGORIES:Practice Periods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 Fall Practice Period at Green Gulch Farm\, GGF 10/14–12/15 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:The Fall 2026 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 regular one-on-one meetings with the teacher. Weekly events include lectures\, formal ceremonies\, classes\, oryoki meals (formal meals in the meditation hall)\, and gatherings with the practice period teacher. Participants commit to stay in the Green Gulch valley during the entire nine weeks. \nThis practice period includes one day of tangaryo sitting\, a one-day sitting\, a five-day sesshin\, and a seven-day Rohatsu sesshin led by Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler. \nStudents who are accepted into practice period generally have participated in at least one all-day sit\, sesshin\, and/or a guest student stay at Green Gulch. If you do not have prior experience with Zen practice\, we strongly suggest completing a one-day sit or sesshin at Green Gulch before applying for the practice period. If you have questions about the practice period 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. \nTo Apply:Please review the Practice Period Guidelines/Shingi before applying. Complete and submit a practice period application by the application deadline of September 15\, 2026. \nThe Practice Period Applications Committee will notify applicants as to whether they have been accepted to the practice period by September 8\, 2026. 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.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/2026-fall-practice-period-at-green-gulch-farm-ggf-10-14-12-15/
CATEGORIES:Practice Periods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T100000
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SUMMARY:Sunday 10:00am Dharma Talk: Stephanie Blank\, Livestream/Onsite 11/1
DESCRIPTION:Dharma talks by Zen teachers are a traditional method of transmitting the heart and understanding of Buddha’s Way. Public Dharma talks with follow-up Q&A are offered at Green Gulch Farm from 10:00–11:20 am every Sunday morning (with some exceptions) following zazen instruction at 8:15 am and an optional period of zazen (sitting meditation) from 9:30–10:00 am. After the talk\, informal tea with conversation is offered outside the zendo. \nThis public program is available in-person at Green Gulch Farm as well as online via Zoom; all are welcome. \n\nTo join the Dharma Talk using Zoom:\nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sunday-1000am-dharma-talk-stephanie-blank-livestream-onsite-11-1/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T170000
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SUMMARY:A Ceremony for Those Who Have Died\, GGF 11/1
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 1\, 2 – 5 pm\, Green Gulch Farm \nIn this afternoon event\, people from all walks of life and loss gather to acknowledge and mourn the death of those who have died. We first create handmade offerings in the Japanese Buddhist tradition of Jizo Bodhisattva\, and then say goodbye in a ceremony of remembrance and letting go. Our time together ends with a procession to the garden\, where we tie paper prayers on the memorial cherry tree with the intention of nurturing the beings who have died and the beings who continue to live. \nThis memorial event originates in the Japanese Buddhist tradition of honoring of Jizo Bodhisattva. One of the most beloved figures of Japanese Buddhism\, Jizo statues are common on roadways\, in parks\, and in cemeteries\, where various items are placed on or near a statue as an offering and petition to Jizo to help guide and protect their loved ones as they make the passage from life into death. Everyone is welcome who has experienced a loss\, and friends and families have found it quite healing to attend together. You are welcome to bring children\, and please know there are several periods of quiet time. It works best if at least two adults attend the event so one can attend to the children if they are not able or willing to participate in the quiet time. There is outdoor space to explore/enjoy if this is the case. \n\nPart 1 of our time together is for creating personal\, unique fabric offerings to be used in the ceremony. We will provide fabric\, scissors\, needle\, and thread. You are welcome to bring your own fabric as well. Red is the traditional color used for Jizo offerings\, but it is not essential. Much of this time is spent in shared silence so we may each be with our own story and experience.\nPart 2 is a ceremony of dedication for those who have died. Everyone is invited to approach the altar\, which is adorned with flowers and statues of various figures of compassion\, including Jizo Bodhisattva\, Our Lady of Guadalupe\, St. Francis\, angels\, and the like. You can make an incense offering\, place your fabric creation on or with a compassion figure\, and speak aloud or silently communicate your wishes for the well-being of your loved ones.\nPart 3 is a silent group procession to the memorial garden\, where we hand tie paper prayers in a special cherry tree. There is time for lingering and enjoying the beauty of the garden\, and the beach is a 20-minute walk away for those with the time and energy.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/a-ceremony-for-those-who-have-died-ggf-11-1/
CATEGORIES:Family & Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T181500
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SUMMARY:Sunday Sangha with Senior Dharma Teacher Fu Schroeder
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday\, 5:00–6:15 pm PT \nIn addition to the Online Zendo schedule and Dharma offerings of classes and lectures\, we offer a weekly drop-in Sangha Practice Session with Senior Dharma Teacher Fu Schroeder from Green Gulch Farm. This session is hosted on Zoom and features: \n\n5 minutes of silent sitting\nDharma offering from the Senior Dharma Teacher\nInteractive discussion with the teacher\nOpportunity for private interviews \n\nAll are welcome. Registration is not required. You can easily join using a computer\, laptop\, mobile device\, or phone. \nView previously recorded Thursday and Sunday Practice sessions. Select “Fu Sangha Sessions” from the menu. \n\nSupport SFZC Online Programs: \nPlease consider supporting our practice centers and our expanding online community.We are grateful for your support!Give Now \n\nJoin the senior dharma teacher in the Online Zendo with a computer or mobile device: \nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sunday-sangha-with-senior-dharma-teacher-fu-schroeder/2026-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010059Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation in Recovery\, CC weekly meeting\, Online/Onsite
DESCRIPTION:Meditation in Recovery will meet in a hybrid format—In person AND on Zoom— each Monday. \nMonday Nights at 7:30 \nJoin Online MeetingMeeting ID: 886 966 3311Passcode: Meditate23 \nIf attending online\, please log in five minutes before the meeting opens. \n\nMondays\, 7:30 – 9 pm \nThis drop-in group explores the connections between Buddhist practice and recovery. The evening begins with a brief meditation instruction\, followed by a period of meditation\, and a short talk. \nDiscussion periods follow\, for those In-Person and those on Zoom. \nThe group is led by senior practitioners in recovery. Donation requested. \nMeditation in Recovery sometimes meets on Monday holidays. The Mondays when the group will not meet will be posted on the City Center calendar. \nPlease visit our MiR homepage for more information about our weekly meetings\, meditation instructions\, and other special events.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/meditation-in-recovery-cc-weekly-meeting-online-onsite/2026-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010104Z
CREATED:20260729T024509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010104Z
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SUMMARY:Heart Practices of a Bodhisattva: The Six Paramitas\, CC/Online 10/5–11/23
DESCRIPTION:Use this page to register for the class only. \nIf you would like to register for the full Fall Practice Period\, there is a Residential option or an Online/Commuter option. \nEight Mondays\, October 5–November 23 | 7:30–9:00 pm \nThe Six Paramitas or ‘perfections’ are foundational Buddhist practices that guide individuals on the path to awakening. When practiced deeply\, each of these paramitas\, or far-reaching attitudes\, helps one transcend personal suffering and support others on their journey toward wisdom and peace. According to Mahayana Buddhism\, a bodhisattva (“Buddha-to-be”) naturally follows and embodies these six transcendental virtues: Generosity (Dana)\, Ethical Conduct (Sila)\, Patience/Forbearance (Kshanti)\, Diligence/Heroic Effort (Virya)\, Concentration/Meditation (Dhyana)\, and Wisdom (Prajna). Indeed\, these virtues are considered the heart practices of a Bodhisattva. \nIn this eight-week class led by Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman\, we’ll explore (through lectures\, readings\, group discussions\, and weekly reflections) each of the six paramitas and ways to cultivate and manifest them in our lives to effect transformation at the personal\, interpersonal\, and societal levels. We will also study examples of the perfections from Shakyamuni Buddha’s own previous lives\, drawn from the Jataka tales. \nYou can attend class in-person at City Center or online via Zoom.  \nNote: The October 12 class will be online for everyone due to a temple-observed holiday. \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/heart-practices-of-a-bodhisattva-the-six-paramitas-cc-online-10-5-11-23/2026-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T183000
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SUMMARY:The Heart Sutra: Wisdom Beyond Wisdom\, Online 11/3–11/24
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\nFour Tuesdays\, November 3–24\, 5–6:30 pm PT \nIn this four-week online course\, we will explore the Heart Sutra\, or Sutra on the Heart of Realizing Wisdom Beyond Wisdom (Prajna Paramita)\, one of Buddhism’s most beloved yet challenging texts.  \nThis class will offer an approach for students at any stage of practice. We’ll trace the sutra’s philosophical roots in the two truths and the middle way—drawing on classical Buddhist teachings—while working through the text itself line by line. \nThe full text we will use\, Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra (PDF)\, is available on the Services\, Sutras\, Texts & Songs page of SFZC’s website. \nWhether you’re new to Buddhism or returning with deeper questions\, please join us to discover how this ancient wisdom teaching speaks to our practice today. \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/the-heart-sutra-wisdom-beyond-wisdom-online-11-3-11-24/2026-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T204500
DTSTAMP:20260813T230324Z
CREATED:20260512T222629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T230324Z
UID:10001598-1793733300-1793738700@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Young Urban Zen
DESCRIPTION:YUZ meets in person weekly in the Buddha Hall of City Center on 300 Page Street. \nFor the latest information\, visit the Young Urban Zen site. \n\nTuesday evenings\, 7:15 – 8:45 pm \nYoung Urban Zen (YUZ) is a group under the auspices of the San Francisco Zen Center\, with a particular focus on those between 20 and 40 though anyone is welcome to attend. \nIt meets on Tuesday evenings for meditation and discussion about Zen practice. People of all experience levels are welcome. Those who have not meditated before may find it helpful to view a few of SF Zen Center’s meditation instruction videos\, though this is not at all necessary before coming to Young Urban Zen. \nBeyond Tuesday nights\, members of the group regularly meet for social activities\, volunteering\, book club study\, outings\, and occasional retreats. \nYoung Urban Zen offers an opportunity to build meaningful community with people who care about practice and mindfulness.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/young-urban-zen/2026-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010105Z
CREATED:20260729T024522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010105Z
UID:10004197-1793815200-1793820600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Meditation Training 1.5: Working with the Five Hindrances\, Online 10/28-11/18
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\nFour Wednesdays\, 6:00–7:30 pm PT \n\n“For Zen students\, a weed is a treasure.”—Shunryu Suzuki Roshi \n\nAre you having difficulty in meditation or concentrating in daily life? Do you find yourself obsessing over love or hate? Falling asleep\, feeling anxious\, restless\, or agitated more often than calm while meditating? Doubting yourself or your practice? \nThe Five Hindrances are common mind-heart states that can impede the development of concentration and mindfulness. In this class\, we will explore classic and contemporary teachings on how to become aware of and work with these states\, as well as how to cultivate their antidotes. \nAs this is a study and practice class\, specific texts\, meditation instructions\, and off-the-cushion practices will be shared and can be used to work with the Hindrances between classes. \nHaving the skills to be at ease in the midst of the Hindrances can enrich your meditation\, making it easier to bring the fruits of your practice into everyday life. \nNo prerequisite is required. If you do not currently have an established practice\, we strongly encourage first taking Meditation Training: Establishing a Meditation Practice in Four Short Weeks\, offered September 30–October 18. \nRecommended ReadingUnhindered by Gil Fronsdal (not required) \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/meditation-training-1-5-working-with-the-five-hindrances-online-10-28-11-18/2026-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T203000
DTSTAMP:20261007T225319Z
CREATED:20261007T224731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T225319Z
UID:10004713-1793820600-1793824200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday 7:30 pm Dharma Talk: Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman\, Livestream/Onsite 11/4
DESCRIPTION:Dharma talks by Zen teachers are a traditional method of transmitting the heart and understanding of Buddha’s Way. Everyone is welcome to attend. All public dharma talks are held in the Buddha Hall. \n\nNOTE: Preceding the Dharma talk\, from 7:30 – 7:45\, there is a 15-minute period of gathering and settling to allow everyone to sign in on time and be prepared for the talk to begin. \nTo join the Dharma Talk using Zoom:\nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/wednesday-730-pm-dharma-talk-abbot-tenzen-david-zimmerman-livestream-onsite-11-4/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T054000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000453Z
CREATED:20260729T024455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000453Z
UID:10003547-1793857200-1794074400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Three-Day Sesshin\, City Center 11/5–11/7
DESCRIPTION:This page is for the in-person at City Center sesshin. If you want to attend the online version\, register for the Three-Day Sesshin\, Online 11/5–11/7. \nSesshins are traditional Soto Zen meditation retreats that include 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 our guidelines for zendo conduct We ask that those who attend sesshin 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 (ccino@sfzc.org) before completing your registration. \nWe will be using the traditional Zen form of oryoki for eating breakfast and lunch in the zendo. While meals are included as part of the sesshin\, you will need an oryoki set to participate. You may either borrow informal bowls\, bring your own set\, purchase one ($100)\, or rent a set for the day. If needed\, the formal oryoki meal can be substituted with silent meals in the dining room. \nPrerequisitesAll participants are asked to have at least participated in one SFZC half-day sitting and one-day sitting\, attended Zazen Instruction and Zendo Forms Instruction at City Center\, and have received training in oryoki or commit to participating in the Oryoki Training on the evening before the Three Day Sit at 5:00 pm in the City Center dining room. \nIf you have any questions regarding the schedule\, guidelines\, or your eligibility for the Three-Day Sitting\, please consult with the head of the meditation hall (ino) at ccino@sfzc.org  before completing your registration. \nThis sesshin is included with the 2026 Fall Practice Period at City Center\, but is open to registration by those not participating in the practice period. If you already registered for the practice period as a resident\, there is no need to register for this sesshin. \nIf you are not a practice period residential student and are interested in staying at City Center for sesshin\, please look for the housing option when you register. Housing is dependent on availability. Prices depend on the type of room chosen. \nThe registration deadline is October 30.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/three-day-sesshin-city-center-11-5-11-7/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T054000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000454Z
CREATED:20260729T024456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000454Z
UID:10003548-1793857200-1794074400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Three-Day Sesshin\, Online 11/5–11/7
DESCRIPTION:This page is for ONLINE sesshin registration. If you want to sit in-person at City Center please register for the Three-Day Sesshin\, City Center 11/5-11/7. \nSesshins are traditional Soto Zen meditation retreats that include Dharma talks\, sitting and walking meditation\, and the opportunity for group practice discussion sessions. \nThis sesshin will be offered through the Online Practice Center and will be geared towards supporting those who are participating at home. In addition to sitting and walking meditation and online morning\, noon\, and evening service\, there will be Dharma talks each morning. \nWe ask those who attend sesshin to commit to participating in the schedule as completely as possible. If you have questions regarding the schedule\, please consult with the director of the Online Practice Center via email (dan.gudgel@sfzc.org) before completing your registration. \nThis three-day online sesshin is included with the 2026 City Center Fall Practice Period\, Online/Commuter\, but is open to registration by those not participating in the practice period. If you already registered for the practice period there is no need to register for the online sesshin. \nThe registration deadline is November 4.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/three-day-sesshin-online-11-5-11-7/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T220900Z
CREATED:20260511T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220900Z
UID:10000234-1793899800-1793903400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in Practice Session\, Online
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday\, 5:30 – 6:30 pm PT. \nJoin San Francisco Zen Center teachers for a weekly online drop-in session\, offering opportunities to connect in real time. \nEach session includes: \n\n20 minutes of meditation\nA brief Dharma reflection\nGroup discussion\n\nThese sessions provide a welcoming space for practice and community connection\, open to practitioners of all levels. \nFor more information\, visit the Thursday Drop-in Practice Session homepage. \n\nJoin the teacher in the Online Zendo with a computer or mobile device: \nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number \nSee Tips for Using Zoom
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/thursday-drop-in-practice-session-online/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260828T215747Z
CREATED:20260815T031359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T215747Z
UID:10004200-1793901600-1793908800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Sandokai's Teaching of Wholeness\, Online 10/29–11/19
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\nFour Thursdays\, October 29–November 19\, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm PT \nHow can an 8th-century Zen poem illuminate some of the deepest challenges of the 21st century? The Sandokai (“Harmony of Difference and Equality”) takes up one of humanity’s oldest and most enduring questions: How can reality be both one and many—unified yet diverse\, ordered yet ever-changing?  \nThe Sandokai invites us beyond the habitual oppositional thinking that shapes and limits our lives: self and other\, unity and diversity\, inclusion and exclusion\, certainty and uncertainty\, harmony and conflict. For more than twelve centuries\, it has expressed the heart of the Soto Zen understanding and practice of total dynamic inclusion\, wholeness and fundamental equality within difference. \nIn this four-session online class\, we will explore the origins and enduring significance of the Sandokai\, its influence on the teachings of Eihei Dogen\, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi and the practices of the Soto Zen school\, and its continuous relevance in a world marked by conflict\, uncertainty\, fragmentation\, and suffering.  \nThrough careful reading\, discussion\, and application to contemporary life circumstances\, we will explore how this remarkable poem offers “hidden” practical guidance for living and practicing with wisdom and compassion\, in ways that can heal both fracture and erasure. \nAlong the way\, we will occasionally draw upon the Western alchemical understanding of the coniunctio—the transformative union of apparent opposites and opening into a fuller and more vital expression of wholeness—as a complimentary way of appreciating the processes of integration\, maturation\, and awakening that a sustained Zen practice can foster.  \nRather than interpreting the Sandokai through another tradition\, reflections upon the coniunctio will simply offer additional language and perspective for recognizing a transformative movement that practitioners in both the East and West have experienced and described in their own distinct ways over the centuries. \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/sandokais-teaching-of-wholeness-online-10-29-11-19/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T012243Z
CREATED:20260512T230242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T012243Z
UID:10002361-1793905200-1793910600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Trans Sangha\, Buddha Night (Silent Meditation)\, CC
DESCRIPTION:Trans Sangha is a meditation group by and for transgender people; beginners and newcomers are always welcome. Trans Sangha meets weekly in the zendo at 300 Page Street\, with different offerings depending on the week: \nSangha Night is on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month: a community building focused evening open to all trans people. Includes 25 minutes of guided meditation\, check-ins\, a short talk\, and community discussion. \nBIPOC Affinity Night is on the 3rd Thursday: a practice space reserved for members of our community who are Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (if you identify as white\, please do not attend this night). \nBuddha Night is on the 1st Thursday: a silent meditation focused evening that includes introductions and two silent\, unguided meditation periods. There’s no talk or discussion during the session\, although optional snacks and conversation are shared after the session closes. \nDharma Night is on the 5th Thursday: different each time it comes around. It will involve a concentrated look at a Buddhist text\, a ceremony of some sort\, or anything else that feels relevant. \nJoin us after each session for cookies and conversation shared outdoors. \nFor the latest information\, and to sign up for updates via the Signal app\, visit the Trans Sangha website at transsangha.org. \nKN95 or N95 are required when attending Trans Sangha. Cloth masks and surgical masks are not permitted. We mask as an act of community care & to make this space accessible to sangha members who are disabled\, chronically ill\, and/or immunocompromised \nContact info: TransSangha@proton.me
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/trans-sangha-buddha-night-silent-meditation-cc/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010057Z
CREATED:20260512T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010057Z
UID:10001077-1793993400-1793998800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Meditation in Recovery\, Friday weekly meeting\, Online
DESCRIPTION:Meditation in Recovery will be meeting by Zoom. \nFriday Nights at 7:30 \nJoin Online MeetingMeeting ID: 886 966 3311Passcode: Meditate23 \nPlease join us at the usual time; log in five minutes before the meeting opens. \n\nFridays\, 7:30 – 9 pm \nThis drop-in group explores the connections between Buddhist practice and recovery. The evening begins with a brief meditation instruction\, followed by a period of meditation\, a short talk and discussion. \nThe group is led by senior practitioners in recovery. Donation requested. \nPlease visit our MiR homepage for more information about our weekly meetings\, meditation instructions\, and other special events.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/meditation-in-recovery-friday-weekly-meeting-online/2026-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T054000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000458Z
CREATED:20260729T024513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000458Z
UID:10003559-1794030000-1794074400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday One-Day Sitting\, Online 11/7
DESCRIPTION:This page is for the ONLINE sesshin registration. If you want to sit in-person at City Center\, register for the Saturday One-Day Sitting\, City Center 11/7. \nOne-day sittings offer traditional Soto Zen all-day meditation practice. We ask those who join one-day sittings to commit to participating in the complete schedule. (View a sample schedule). \nThis online one-day sitting is part of 2026 Fall Practice Period at City Center\, Online/Commuter and is included as part of that practice period–if you’ve signed up for that\, there’s no need to sign up here. \nThe final version of the schedule will be available and information about participating in this sitting online will be provided to those who have registered. \nRegister by midnight on Friday\, November 4.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-one-day-sitting-online-11-7/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T054000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000458Z
CREATED:20260815T031351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000458Z
UID:10004049-1794030000-1794074400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday One-Day Sitting\, CC 11/7
DESCRIPTION:This page is for in-person at City Center sesshin registration. If you want to join online\, register for the Saturday One-Day Sitting\, Online 11/7. \nOne-day sittings offer traditional Soto Zen all-day meditation practice. In order to understand the nature of our formal retreats and to be clear about the details of the practice\, please review a typical one-day sitting schedule. We ask those who attend one-day sittings to commit to participating in the complete schedule. \nWe will be using the traditional Zen form of oryoki for eating some of our meals in the zendo. While meals are included as part of the one-day sitting\, you will need an oryoki set to participate. You may either bring your own set\, purchase one ($100)\, or rent a set for the day ($10). \nPrerequisitesAll One-Day participants are asked to have at least participated in one SFZC half-day sitting\, attended Zazen Instruction and Zendo Forms Instruction at City Center\, and have received training in oryoki or commit to participating in the Oryoki Training on the evening before the One-Day Sit at 5:00 pm in the City Center dining room. \nIf 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 ccino@sfzc.org before completing your registration. \nThis sesshin is included with the 2026 Fall Practice Period at City Center\, but is open to registration by those not participating in the practice period. If you already registered for the practice period as a resident\, there is no need to register for this sesshin. \nThe registration deadline is October 30. \nComplete the registration form
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-one-day-sitting-cc-11-7/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010102Z
CREATED:20260512T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010102Z
UID:10001859-1794041400-1794056400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meeting: Saturdays\, 8:50 am – 1:00 pm. \nSaturday Sangha is for anyone who joins the zazen schedule during the weekdays and/or on Saturday. Within the container of traditional forms\, members of this group participate in doanryo training\, temple care and kitchen practice\, and study. \nDuring the week\, participation includes zazen with the invitation to join the doanryo. On Saturdays\, the Saturday Sangha group bows in together in the courtyard at 8:50 am. The Saturday schedule typically ends at 1:00 pm\, and includes zazen\, a Dharma talk\, tea and cookies\, and study with a teacher.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-sangha/2026-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260828T220003Z
CREATED:20260815T031354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T220003Z
UID:10004052-1794042000-1794049200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:The Noble Eightfold Path\, Online 11/7–11/14
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\nTwo Saturdays\, November 7 and 14\, 9:00–11:00 am PT  \n\n“Now this\, monks\, is the noble truth of the way leading to the cessation of suffering: it is this Noble Eightfold Path.” — Buddha \n\nThe heart of Buddha’s teaching is expressed in the Four Noble Truths and the practical application of this teaching is found in the Noble Eightfold Path. The Noble Eightfold Path is what brings the Four Noble Truths to life.  \nAt times of great uncertainty\, anxiety and confusion\, including the unfolding of this election season in our country\, the Noble Eightfold Path can guide us to experience in our own lives the purpose of the Buddha’s teachings: liberation from suffering. \nOften referred to as Buddha’s medicine\, the path consists of eight “wise” elements: wise view\, intention\, speech\, action\, livelihood\, effort\, mindfulness\, and concentration. To journey through all eight components of the Noble Path is to travel toward a life of understanding (prajna/wisdom)\, skillfulness (sila/ethics) and insightful concentration (samadhi/meditation). \nTogether we’ll explore the meaning of each element of the Noble Eightfold Path\, learning how to apply them to our daily lives and practice so that we might embody this Path for the benefit of all beings—ourselves and others. We will pay special attention to the personal\, societal\, and global challenges we are currently experiencing\, highlighting the practical application of this ancient wisdom. \nMaterials will be sent out in advance of each class. While purchase is not necessary\, the teachers will reference the following books\, in addition to other resources: \n\nThe Heart of Buddha’s Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh\nNoble Truths\, Noble Path: The Heart Essence of the Buddha’s Original Teachings by Bhikkhu Bodhi\n\nPlease join Diane and Cynthia in this study of Buddha’s essential\, timeless teaching. \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/the-noble-eightfold-path-online-11-7-11-14/2026-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T110000
DTSTAMP:20261007T224051Z
CREATED:20261007T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T224051Z
UID:10004710-1794045600-1794049200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday 10:00 am Dharma Talk & Livestream: Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman\, CC 11/7
DESCRIPTION:Dharma talks by Zen teachers are a traditional method of transmitting the heart and understanding of Buddha’s Way. Everyone is welcome to attend. All public dharma talks are held in the Buddha Hall. \n\nNOTE: Preceding the Dharma talk\, from 10 – 10:15\, there is a 15-minute period of gathering and settling to allow everyone to sign in on time and be prepared for the talk to begin. \nTo join the Dharma Talk using Zoom:\nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-1000-am-dharma-talk-livestream-abbot-tenzen-david-zimmerman-cc-11-7/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010149Z
CREATED:20260510T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010149Z
UID:10000199-1794130200-1794155400@www.sfzc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T112000
DTSTAMP:20260918T223818Z
CREATED:20260918T223817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T223818Z
UID:10004607-1794132000-1794136800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday 10:00am Dharma Talk: Ango Sara Tashker\, Livestream/Onsite 11/8
DESCRIPTION:Dharma talks by Zen teachers are a traditional method of transmitting the heart and understanding of Buddha’s Way. Public Dharma talks with follow-up Q&A are offered at Green Gulch Farm from 10:00–11:20 am every Sunday morning (with some exceptions) following zazen instruction at 8:15 am and an optional period of zazen (sitting meditation) from 9:30–10:00 am. After the talk\, informal tea with conversation is offered outside the zendo. \nThis public program is available in-person at Green Gulch Farm as well as online via Zoom; all are welcome. \n\nTo join the Dharma Talk using Zoom:\nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sunday-1000am-dharma-talk-ango-sara-tashker-livestream-onsite-11-8/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000954Z
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SUMMARY:Deeper Rest: Exploring Relaxation in Daily Life\, Online 11/8–11/29
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\nFour Sundays\, November 8–29\, 2:30–4:00 pm PT  \nDeep Rest is a skill that we all need. With regular practice\, we can learn how to allow mind and body to easily transition from their usual activated (sympathetic) state to a relaxed  (parasympathetic) mode. This is a state of body and mind that is mentally and physically restorative\, one that brings balance and ease. Deep Rest is repose—a profound stillness of bodymind that is sustained without strain\, that cultivates refreshment and ease. It is the basis of meditative absorption. \nThis series builds on the foundation introduced in Deep Rest: Learning to Let Go\, while also welcoming newcomers who wish to cultivate a deeper relationship with rest and relaxation. \nIn Deeper Rest\, we will continue the practice of letting go in restorative yoga postures\, expand our breathing practice into pranayama (yogic breathing)\, and explore Buddhist teachings on the practice of tranquility on and off the cushion. \nPlease wear comfortable\, non-restrictive clothing and\, if possible\, have the following props available: \n\nYoga mat\nTwo blankets\nYoga strap\nBolster or firm cushion\nEye covering\nYour usual meditation support (cushion\, chair\, or bench)\n\nRecordings:\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/deeper-rest-exploring-relaxation-in-daily-life-online-11-8-11-29/2026-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T181500
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SUMMARY:Sunday Sangha with Senior Dharma Teacher Fu Schroeder
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday\, 5:00–6:15 pm PT \nIn addition to the Online Zendo schedule and Dharma offerings of classes and lectures\, we offer a weekly drop-in Sangha Practice Session with Senior Dharma Teacher Fu Schroeder from Green Gulch Farm. This session is hosted on Zoom and features: \n\n5 minutes of silent sitting\nDharma offering from the Senior Dharma Teacher\nInteractive discussion with the teacher\nOpportunity for private interviews \n\nAll are welcome. Registration is not required. You can easily join using a computer\, laptop\, mobile device\, or phone. \nView previously recorded Thursday and Sunday Practice sessions. Select “Fu Sangha Sessions” from the menu. \n\nSupport SFZC Online Programs: \nPlease consider supporting our practice centers and our expanding online community.We are grateful for your support!Give Now \n\nJoin the senior dharma teacher in the Online Zendo with a computer or mobile device: \nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sunday-sangha-with-senior-dharma-teacher-fu-schroeder/2026-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010059Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation in Recovery\, CC weekly meeting\, Online/Onsite
DESCRIPTION:Meditation in Recovery will meet in a hybrid format—In person AND on Zoom— each Monday. \nMonday Nights at 7:30 \nJoin Online MeetingMeeting ID: 886 966 3311Passcode: Meditate23 \nIf attending online\, please log in five minutes before the meeting opens. \n\nMondays\, 7:30 – 9 pm \nThis drop-in group explores the connections between Buddhist practice and recovery. The evening begins with a brief meditation instruction\, followed by a period of meditation\, and a short talk. \nDiscussion periods follow\, for those In-Person and those on Zoom. \nThe group is led by senior practitioners in recovery. Donation requested. \nMeditation in Recovery sometimes meets on Monday holidays. The Mondays when the group will not meet will be posted on the City Center calendar. \nPlease visit our MiR homepage for more information about our weekly meetings\, meditation instructions\, and other special events.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/meditation-in-recovery-cc-weekly-meeting-online-onsite/2026-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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