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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270106T120000
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SUMMARY:2027 Tassajara Winter Practice Period\, ZMC 1/6–3/31
DESCRIPTION:The 117th Practice Period at Tassajara\nLed by Ryushin Paul Haller\nJanuary 6–March 31\, 2027\nApplication due date is Friday\, November 27\, 2026 \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). \nWholehearted Practice of the Way\nWithin the potent structure of a Tassajara practice period\, we can start to see and feel the opportunity to immerse body and mind in the practice of awakening. Within the rigors of a life dedicated to awareness through following the monastic schedule\, we discover wholehearted practice of the way. \nWithin the request of the way\, the joy of casting off our selfishness can arise along with an enthusiasm for interbeing. In pursuit of such wonderful experiences we will study the five faculties of early Buddhism\, the Prajna Paramita\, and Dogen Zenji’s Wholehearted Practice of The Way. \nTassajara’s three-month winter practice period follows the traditional Soto Zen monastic schedule and allows sincere practitioners to join with the community in intensive practice at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, Zenshinji. Links to applications\, guidelines\, and a list of items to bring are available (see below). Participants are expected to have completed a practice period at City Center or Green Gulch Farm (or its equivalent) to apply for the full Tassajara Practice Period. A one-month option also is available for those unable to attend the full period. \nFirst Month Only Option\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 few 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. \nFull Practice Period Option: January 6 – March 31\, 2027\nTo be considered for the full Winter 2027 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 November 27th\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\nApplying 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. \nBe 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/2027-tassajara-winter-practice-period-zmc-1-6-3-31/
CATEGORIES:Practice Periods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270311T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270405T110000
DTSTAMP:20261023T201609Z
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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.\nDuring 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:20270322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270322T200000
DTSTAMP:20261008T231212Z
CREATED:20261008T021646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T231212Z
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SUMMARY:Ancestral Presence: Zen Practice as Family Healing\, Online 3/15–3/22
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 Mondays\, March 15–22\, 6:00–8:00 pm PT \nA new offering from the SFZC Family Sangha \nThis two-part online series invites exploration into the intersection of Zen practice\, ancestral memory\, and the liberation of our personal and collective family systems. \nDuring our time together\, we will frame family practice as a radical form of ancestral engagement\, a way to tend the living ecology of our lineages. \nDrawing inspiration from the works of Bayo Akomolafe\, Lama Rod Owens\, and Zenju Earthlyn Manuel\, we will examine how ancestral currents flow through our present-day family systems. We will explore the entanglements of our history and the ways in which our practice can become a site of collective healing. \nGuided by the insights of Dr. Paula Arai and others\, we will look to the Japanese tradition of the butsudan (home altar) to emphasize the potential impacts of lay practice. In this tradition\, ancestors are not distant memories but active\, personal Buddhas\, sources of guidance\, support\, and ongoing relationship. By centering these practices in our own homes\, we move from a place of disconnection to one of deep\, ancestral intimacy. \nWe will explore: \n\nThe Ancestral Ecology: How our individual practice ripples outward\, placing us within a lineage that extends far beyond the boundaries of our own lives.\nReframing Karma: Moving from a view of trauma to one of tending\, we will investigate how intentional practice can help us transform\, heal\, and ultimately free our family lines from cycles of ancient\, inherited karma.\nThe Home as Practice Ground: Practical ways to integrate ancestral remembrance into daily life\, turning our family systems into a dynamic space for liberation.\n\nBy bringing our ancestors into the center of our practice\, we participate in a process of collective liberation\, healing not just for ourselves\, but for the larger web of life from which we emerge. \nThis class is appropriate for parents\, caregivers\, aunties\, and uncles\, grandparents\, adult children\, people of all backgrounds\, people in chosen families\, people without children\, and those grieving and tending to family estrangement and cut-offs. It is best suited for people age 18 and older. \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/ancestral-presence-zen-practice-as-family-healing-online-3-15-3-22/2027-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270322T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270322T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010059Z
CREATED:20260512T222301Z
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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/2027-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270323T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000955Z
CREATED:20260918T224210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000955Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Depression and Anxiety Practice Group\, Online 2/23–5/4
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\nAlternate Tuesdays\, February 23–May 4\, 5:30–7:30 pm PT \nIn SFZC’s Transforming Depression and Anxiety offerings\, kindness\, mindfulness\, and tools from contemporary psychology are engaged to shift our relationship with depression\, anxiety\, and their companions\, judgment and self-criticism. These offerings include the core TDA course\, offered in January\, Transforming Depression and Anxiety: A Path of Skillful Compassion\, Online 1/12–2/2\, and Finding Ease: A Zen and Mindfulness Approach to Anxiety\, an annual workshop at Green Gulch Farm and City Center. \nThis 3-month virtual practice community class is open to previous TDA participants and anyone who feels they might benefit from these teachings. We will engage Buddhist practices and use TDA tools to disrupt reactive thought patterns that threaten to steal our peace of mind-heart. We will also work with questioning old stories that can poison our perceptions of self\, others\, and reality. \nFinally\, we’ll explore Buddha’s teaching that within our suffering lies the seeds of its healing and transformation\, and how this teaching intersects with TDA practices. \nOur purpose is to live more fully in the present moment\, less affected by reactivity\, rumination\, and worry. Living this way is a powerful antidote to lowered and agitated moods\, helping us see the good in our lives. \n2027 Dates:February 23March 9March 23April 6April 20May 4 \nLed by Jisho Lisa Beth Hoffman\, each class will include a brief guided meditation\, a short TDA Buddhist teaching\, discussion\, and a closing guided meditation. \nIf you have taken a TDA offering\, we encourage you to try this practice group. If you haven’t\, you are also warmly welcomed to join. We do request that you prepare for the group\, and there are two easy ways you can do so: \n\nTake the self-paced online course Befriending Your Pain\, taught by the late Dr. Lee Lipp\, who created the TDA-FE offerings and was a wise and delightful teacher.\nRead The Mindful Way Through Depression\, which Dr. Lipp used in designing the TDA offerings.\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/transforming-depression-and-anxiety-practice-group-online-2-23-5-4/2027-03-23/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270323T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270323T204500
DTSTAMP:20260813T230324Z
CREATED:20260512T222629Z
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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/2027-03-23/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270324T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270324T190000
DTSTAMP:20261008T231442Z
CREATED:20261008T022429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T231442Z
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SUMMARY:Treatise on Awakening Mahayana Faith\, Online 3/17–4/21
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\nSix Wednesdays\, March 17–April 21\, 5:30–7:00 pm PT \nTreatise on Awakening Mahayana Faith is text of unknown origin. It appeared in China in the sixth century\, around the time of Bodhidharma\, and quickly became very influential for all schools of Chinese and Japanese Buddha-Dharma\, especially Huayan\, Tiantai\, and Chan (Zen). \nIt harmonizes the Indian Yogachara (mind-only) and Tathagatagarbha (buddha-nature) teachings into a new understanding based on “one mind in two aspects”: undivided suchness and distorted samsara\, from which the whole world of experience arises. \nOver six weeks\, Kokyo Henkel will explore the treatise’s distinctive East Asian understanding of the Mahayana (great vehicle)\, including its teachings on faith or trust\, practice\, buddha-nature\, and the relationship between suchness and samsara. \nRecommended Reading:We will be mainly looking at the Jorgensen\, Lusthaus\, et al translation\, and there is also a similar free translation by Hakeda (PDF) available. \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/treatise-on-awakening-mahayana-faith-online-3-17-4-21/2027-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270325T173000
DTSTAMP:20261008T020623Z
CREATED:20261008T020623Z
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SUMMARY:The Shobogenzo in Translation\, Online 3/11–4/1
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\nFour Thursdays\, March 11–April 1\, 4:00–5:30 pm PT / 7:00–8:30 pm ET \nHow does the translation we read shape our understanding of Dogen? \nThe growing worldwide interest in Dogen’s Shobogenzo has produced six complete English translations\, along with numerous versions in European and Asian languages. Each translation approaches this famously challenging and evocative work differently\, offering readers distinct pathways into Dogen’s language and teaching. \nIn this four-session course\, we will focus particularly on two major English editions: the widely-read translation produced by Kazuaki Tanahashi and a group of collaborators\, and the recent eight-volume translation by the Soto Zen Text Project. \nBoth are immensely valuable\, but they differ in their source texts\, organization\, treatment of chronology\, and approach to annotation. The course’s primary focus will be “Ikka Myoju” (One Bright Pearl)\, “Inmo” (Suchness)\, “Komyo” (Radiant Light)\, “Shunju” (Spring and Autumn)\, and “Sansuikyo” (Mountains and Rivers Sutras)\, while ranging more widely where helpful for exploring questions of translation and interpretation. \nTogether\, we will: \n\nSurvey the history and variety of English translations of the Shobogenzo since the 1970s.\nCompare how the Tanahashi and Soto Zen Text Project editions approach several exemplary fascicles.\nExplore how significant passages have been rendered differently across translations.\nDevelop practical ways of consulting multiple translations to engage Doogen’s subtle and paradoxical writing with greater confidence and appreciation.\n\nThrough close reading and discussion\, participants in this four-session online class will gain a clearer understanding of how translation choices shape our encounter with Dogen\, as well as new tools for approaching the Shobogenzo in their own study and practice.  \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-shobogenzo-in-translation-online-3-11-4-1/2027-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270325T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T220900Z
CREATED:20260511T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220900Z
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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/2027-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010057Z
CREATED:20260512T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010057Z
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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/2027-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270327T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010102Z
CREATED:20260512T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010102Z
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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/2027-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270327T103000
DTSTAMP:20261105T232524Z
CREATED:20261105T225539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T232524Z
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SUMMARY:Nine Marvelous Qigong Methods\, Online 3/6–4/10
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\nSaturdays\, March 6–April 10\, 9:00–10:30 am PT \nAre you looking for comprehensive\, formal Qigong training? Enter the heart of Qigong practice by learning the Nine Marvelous Qigong Methods (九妙法门) of the Heavenly Essence Qigong lineage. Known for openness and direct clarity\, this series presents Qigong theory and its simple\, effective practice methods. \nThe theory includes the Six Golden Keys that lead you into the mysterious gate of Qigong. The nine practices include the following exercises: \n\n3 Main Dynamic Qigong\nWalking\, Running and Sleeping Qigong\nLifting Kidney Qigong\nUsing Sound to Open the Arm Meridian Method\nThe Nourishing Qi Meditation Method\n\nThese methods can be easily integrated into your daily life and practiced while sitting\, walking\, standing\, or lying down\, based on your lifestyle and preferences. Each session will include a lecture\, meditation\, and Qigong exercise practice. \nAn introductory three-week class\, Qigong for Beginners\, is offered in January. You may take this class as an independent study. No previous experience is required. \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/nine-marvelous-qigong-methods-online-3-6-4-10/2027-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270329T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010059Z
CREATED:20260512T222301Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2027-03-29/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270404T140000
DTSTAMP:20261010T214718Z
CREATED:20261010T214718Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270330T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270330T204500
DTSTAMP:20260813T230324Z
CREATED:20260512T222629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T230324Z
UID:10001619-1806434100-1806439500@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/2027-03-30/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270331T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270331T190000
DTSTAMP:20261008T231442Z
CREATED:20261008T022429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T231442Z
UID:10004756-1806514200-1806519600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Treatise on Awakening Mahayana Faith\, Online 3/17–4/21
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\nSix Wednesdays\, March 17–April 21\, 5:30–7:00 pm PT \nTreatise on Awakening Mahayana Faith is text of unknown origin. It appeared in China in the sixth century\, around the time of Bodhidharma\, and quickly became very influential for all schools of Chinese and Japanese Buddha-Dharma\, especially Huayan\, Tiantai\, and Chan (Zen). \nIt harmonizes the Indian Yogachara (mind-only) and Tathagatagarbha (buddha-nature) teachings into a new understanding based on “one mind in two aspects”: undivided suchness and distorted samsara\, from which the whole world of experience arises. \nOver six weeks\, Kokyo Henkel will explore the treatise’s distinctive East Asian understanding of the Mahayana (great vehicle)\, including its teachings on faith or trust\, practice\, buddha-nature\, and the relationship between suchness and samsara. \nRecommended Reading:We will be mainly looking at the Jorgensen\, Lusthaus\, et al translation\, and there is also a similar free translation by Hakeda (PDF) available. \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/treatise-on-awakening-mahayana-faith-online-3-17-4-21/2027-03-31/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270401T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270401T173000
DTSTAMP:20261008T020623Z
CREATED:20261008T020623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T020623Z
UID:10004727-1806595200-1806600600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:The Shobogenzo in Translation\, Online 3/11–4/1
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\nFour Thursdays\, March 11–April 1\, 4:00–5:30 pm PT / 7:00–8:30 pm ET \nHow does the translation we read shape our understanding of Dogen? \nThe growing worldwide interest in Dogen’s Shobogenzo has produced six complete English translations\, along with numerous versions in European and Asian languages. Each translation approaches this famously challenging and evocative work differently\, offering readers distinct pathways into Dogen’s language and teaching. \nIn this four-session course\, we will focus particularly on two major English editions: the widely-read translation produced by Kazuaki Tanahashi and a group of collaborators\, and the recent eight-volume translation by the Soto Zen Text Project. \nBoth are immensely valuable\, but they differ in their source texts\, organization\, treatment of chronology\, and approach to annotation. The course’s primary focus will be “Ikka Myoju” (One Bright Pearl)\, “Inmo” (Suchness)\, “Komyo” (Radiant Light)\, “Shunju” (Spring and Autumn)\, and “Sansuikyo” (Mountains and Rivers Sutras)\, while ranging more widely where helpful for exploring questions of translation and interpretation. \nTogether\, we will: \n\nSurvey the history and variety of English translations of the Shobogenzo since the 1970s.\nCompare how the Tanahashi and Soto Zen Text Project editions approach several exemplary fascicles.\nExplore how significant passages have been rendered differently across translations.\nDevelop practical ways of consulting multiple translations to engage Doogen’s subtle and paradoxical writing with greater confidence and appreciation.\n\nThrough close reading and discussion\, participants in this four-session online class will gain a clearer understanding of how translation choices shape our encounter with Dogen\, as well as new tools for approaching the Shobogenzo in their own study and practice.  \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-shobogenzo-in-translation-online-3-11-4-1/2027-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270401T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270401T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T220900Z
CREATED:20260511T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220900Z
UID:10000255-1806600600-1806604200@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/2027-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T012243Z
CREATED:20260512T230242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T012243Z
UID:10002366-1806606000-1806611400@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/2027-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010057Z
CREATED:20260512T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010057Z
UID:10001098-1806694200-1806699600@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/2027-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T092500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023422Z
CREATED:20260511T230347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023422Z
UID:10000777-1806741600-1806744300@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Zazen (Meditation) Instruction\, CC
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 8:40 – 9:25 am\, in the Buddha Hall at City Center \nPlease arrive by 8:30 am. \nZazen (Meditation) Instruction is offered by senior practitioners and is required before participation in a one-day sitting. \nZendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction is offered at 11:40 am and complements Meditation Instruction.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/zazen-meditation-instruction-cc/2027-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010102Z
CREATED:20260512T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010102Z
UID:10001880-1806742200-1806757200@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/2027-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T103000
DTSTAMP:20261105T232524Z
CREATED:20261105T225539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T232524Z
UID:10004887-1806742800-1806748200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Nine Marvelous Qigong Methods\, Online 3/6–4/10
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\nSaturdays\, March 6–April 10\, 9:00–10:30 am PT \nAre you looking for comprehensive\, formal Qigong training? Enter the heart of Qigong practice by learning the Nine Marvelous Qigong Methods (九妙法门) of the Heavenly Essence Qigong lineage. Known for openness and direct clarity\, this series presents Qigong theory and its simple\, effective practice methods. \nThe theory includes the Six Golden Keys that lead you into the mysterious gate of Qigong. The nine practices include the following exercises: \n\n3 Main Dynamic Qigong\nWalking\, Running and Sleeping Qigong\nLifting Kidney Qigong\nUsing Sound to Open the Arm Meridian Method\nThe Nourishing Qi Meditation Method\n\nThese methods can be easily integrated into your daily life and practiced while sitting\, walking\, standing\, or lying down\, based on your lifestyle and preferences. Each session will include a lecture\, meditation\, and Qigong exercise practice. \nAn introductory three-week class\, Qigong for Beginners\, is offered in January. You may take this class as an independent study. No previous experience is required. \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/nine-marvelous-qigong-methods-online-3-6-4-10/2027-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T112000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270403T121500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023639Z
CREATED:20260512T230034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023639Z
UID:10002141-1806751200-1806754500@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Zendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction\, CC
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 11:20 am – 12:15 pm \nPlease arrive by 11:10 am and enter by the side door on Laguna Street. \nZendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction is offered by senior practitioners and is required before participation in a one-day sitting. \nZazen (Meditation) Instruction is offered at 8:40 am and should be attended before Forms Instruction.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/zendo-meditation-hall-forms-instruction-cc/2027-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270404T103000
DTSTAMP:20261106T183918Z
CREATED:20261105T233612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T183918Z
UID:10004895-1806829200-1806834600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Energy and Concentration in Zen and Yoga\, Online 4/4–6/20
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\nTwelve Sundays\, April 4–June 20\, 9:30–11:00 am PT \nThis 12-week online course will focus on the fourth and fifth paramitas (transcendent practices) of virya (energy) and dhyana (meditative concentration). \nBeginning with a brief study of the first three paramitas—dana (generosity)\, sila (uprightness)\, and kshanti (acceptance)—the class will then take up the practice of virya in vinyasa\, an asana practice that simultaneously coordinates breath and movement.* \nTo study dhyana\, we will begin with the practice of mindfulness of breath in the seated posture taught by Shakyamuni Buddha in the Anapanasati Sutta. Readings will be provided for those who are interested in studying various commentaries on the paramitas. \nThis class will require the ability to practice active yoga and some experience with yoga and meditation practice. The 12-week online format allows for an extended group yoga practice\, with time for individualized instruction in the postures. \nThe following basic props will be helpful: \n\n1 yoga mat\n2 blankets\n2 yoga blocks\n1 bolster (thick cushion)\nMeditation support (cushion\, seiza bench\, or chair)\n\nRecordings of each class will be available to support home practice\, and Shokuchi will be available for individual online meetings. \n*Developed by the great South Indian Master Krishnamacharya (teacher of well-known Yoga Masters BKS Iyengar\, Pattabi Jois\, and Desikachar)\, vinyasa is a practice central to the transformative process of yoga. See Yoga Journal\, 11/2012. \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/energy-and-concentration-in-zen-and-yoga-online-4-4-6-20/2027-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270405T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270405T183000
DTSTAMP:20261008T231618Z
CREATED:20261008T023025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T231618Z
UID:10004760-1806946200-1806949800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Jataka Tales: Buddhist Teachings Through Story\, Online 4/5–4/26
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 Mondays\, April 5–26\, 5:30–6:30 pm PT \nDid you know that in previous lives\, the Buddha was a monkey\, a parrot\, and the queen of the dogs? \nThese Jataka Tales\, or “birth stories\,” imparted important lessons about how to walk the Buddha way with courage\, integrity\, and compassion. In this four-week online class\, Ryuko Laura Burges\, author and lay entrusted Zen teacher\, will share one of these stories with us each week\, give a Dharma talk on the Buddhist teachings embedded in these timeless stories\, and offer a guided meditation. In discussion\, we will share the wisdom of the group. \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/jataka-tales-buddhist-teachings-through-story-online-4-5-4-26/2027-04-05/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010059Z
CREATED:20260512T222301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010059Z
UID:10001359-1806953400-1806958800@www.sfzc.org
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/2027-04-05/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270406T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000955Z
CREATED:20260918T224210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000955Z
UID:10004624-1807032600-1807039800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Transforming Depression and Anxiety Practice Group\, Online 2/23–5/4
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\nAlternate Tuesdays\, February 23–May 4\, 5:30–7:30 pm PT \nIn SFZC’s Transforming Depression and Anxiety offerings\, kindness\, mindfulness\, and tools from contemporary psychology are engaged to shift our relationship with depression\, anxiety\, and their companions\, judgment and self-criticism. These offerings include the core TDA course\, offered in January\, Transforming Depression and Anxiety: A Path of Skillful Compassion\, Online 1/12–2/2\, and Finding Ease: A Zen and Mindfulness Approach to Anxiety\, an annual workshop at Green Gulch Farm and City Center. \nThis 3-month virtual practice community class is open to previous TDA participants and anyone who feels they might benefit from these teachings. We will engage Buddhist practices and use TDA tools to disrupt reactive thought patterns that threaten to steal our peace of mind-heart. We will also work with questioning old stories that can poison our perceptions of self\, others\, and reality. \nFinally\, we’ll explore Buddha’s teaching that within our suffering lies the seeds of its healing and transformation\, and how this teaching intersects with TDA practices. \nOur purpose is to live more fully in the present moment\, less affected by reactivity\, rumination\, and worry. Living this way is a powerful antidote to lowered and agitated moods\, helping us see the good in our lives. \n2027 Dates:February 23March 9March 23April 6April 20May 4 \nLed by Jisho Lisa Beth Hoffman\, each class will include a brief guided meditation\, a short TDA Buddhist teaching\, discussion\, and a closing guided meditation. \nIf you have taken a TDA offering\, we encourage you to try this practice group. If you haven’t\, you are also warmly welcomed to join. We do request that you prepare for the group\, and there are two easy ways you can do so: \n\nTake the self-paced online course Befriending Your Pain\, taught by the late Dr. Lee Lipp\, who created the TDA-FE offerings and was a wise and delightful teacher.\nRead The Mindful Way Through Depression\, which Dr. Lipp used in designing the TDA offerings.\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/transforming-depression-and-anxiety-practice-group-online-2-23-5-4/2027-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270406T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270406T204500
DTSTAMP:20260813T230324Z
CREATED:20260512T222629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T230324Z
UID:10001620-1807038900-1807044300@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/2027-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270407T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270407T190000
DTSTAMP:20261008T231442Z
CREATED:20261008T022429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T231442Z
UID:10004757-1807119000-1807124400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Treatise on Awakening Mahayana Faith\, Online 3/17–4/21
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\nSix Wednesdays\, March 17–April 21\, 5:30–7:00 pm PT \nTreatise on Awakening Mahayana Faith is text of unknown origin. It appeared in China in the sixth century\, around the time of Bodhidharma\, and quickly became very influential for all schools of Chinese and Japanese Buddha-Dharma\, especially Huayan\, Tiantai\, and Chan (Zen). \nIt harmonizes the Indian Yogachara (mind-only) and Tathagatagarbha (buddha-nature) teachings into a new understanding based on “one mind in two aspects”: undivided suchness and distorted samsara\, from which the whole world of experience arises. \nOver six weeks\, Kokyo Henkel will explore the treatise’s distinctive East Asian understanding of the Mahayana (great vehicle)\, including its teachings on faith or trust\, practice\, buddha-nature\, and the relationship between suchness and samsara. \nRecommended Reading:We will be mainly looking at the Jorgensen\, Lusthaus\, et al translation\, and there is also a similar free translation by Hakeda (PDF) available. \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/treatise-on-awakening-mahayana-faith-online-3-17-4-21/2027-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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