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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/2026-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260728T232542Z
CREATED:20260510T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T232542Z
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SUMMARY:Joyful Ease\, Your Own True Body\, GGF 7/30–8/2 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:Awaken a sense of fully embodied joy and ease through yoga asana\, breath\, and Zen meditation. \nIn this retreat we will leave behind our usual busy schedules and to-do lists and settle into a more contemplative routine. With two full days of classes and a half day to begin and end the retreat\, we will have time to allow nature to nurture us and to encounter the joy of “just this\,”—just this moment and all it contains. The retreat begins with the first yoga session at 4 pm in Stillwater Hall\, followed by dinner and a meeting for introductions and orientation. Zazen instruction will also be offered. \nPatricia will be co-leading this retreat with Branching Streams Director Heather Shōren Iarusso. Each day we’ll sit together in zazen and engage with Heather in Dharma talks and discussions. \nIn our morning yoga classes\, we will practice active poses taken from the Iyengar system as well as other influences. We will work deeply\, often spending time in poses in order to become sensitive to our inner workings. There will be long breaks for enjoying the land\, hiking to the beach\, etc. Afternoon classes will feature mostly floor stretches\, including restoratives\, with gentle pranayama (breath practices).  \nThe retreat ends with lunch on Sunday.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/joyful-ease-your-own-true-body-ggf-7-30-8-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004359Z
CREATED:20260712T004017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004359Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday 7:30 pm: No Dharma Talk (Temple Closed) 7/29
DESCRIPTION:No Public Dharma Talk today due to Sesshin.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/wednesday-730-pm-no-dharma-talk-temple-closed-7-29/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T211443Z
CREATED:20260712T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T211443Z
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SUMMARY:City Center Summer Resident's Retreat\, CC 7/29–7/31
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 29—Friday\, July 31 \nCity Center will be closed to the public for our annual three-day Residents Summer Retreat. \nJuly 29–July 31:  City Center will be closed\, including the Front Office and Bookstore.  There will be no morning or evening public zazen and no Dharma talk on Wednesday\, July 29. \nOn Saturday\, August 1 we will offer the usual Saturday morning program with 6:30 and 9:25 am zazen and 10:00 Dharma talk; however\, there will be no public lunch  on that day.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/city-center-summer-residents-retreat-cc-7-29-8-1/
CATEGORIES:Special Events & Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T064000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T071500
DTSTAMP:20260924T205021Z
CREATED:20260510T214932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T205021Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Ceremony\, CC 7/29
DESCRIPTION:Each month at the full moon\, the community gathers to renew our Bodhisattva vows. All are welcome. This is a formal ceremony including chanting and full bows. If it is your first full moon ceremony or you are unfamiliar with the forms\, please follow others. \nAn example of the ceremony can be downloaded here. The text of the ceremony is also available for download: Full Moon Bodhisattva Ceremony (PDF)
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/full-moon-ceremony-cc-7-29/
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T204500
DTSTAMP:20260813T230324Z
CREATED:20260512T222629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T230324Z
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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/2026-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010131Z
CREATED:20260510T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010131Z
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SUMMARY:SFZC Family Sangha Retreat at Tassajara\, ZMC 7/28–8/2 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:With Meikyo Chelsea True\, Junsen Shelly Hughes\, and Kanjin Yael Raff Peskin \nThe SFZC Family Sangha is happy to welcome families to this annual five-night retreat at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. \nIn this special offering\, we make space for moving at the pace of mountains and waters\, discover the wisdom of children\, and share the Dharma through family-friendly practice\, connection with nature\, and creative projects.  We connect with the resident community\, learning about work practice in the kitchen\, zendo\, and garden\, and we explore family practice as a path for healing our ancestral lineages. \nThroughout this retreat\, families will have time to practice together. There will also be opportunities for parents and caregivers to receive support from our retreat team while children engage with the Tassajara residents\, sharing garden\, kitchen\, and nature projects in separate groups. \nOur Family Sangha team will offer age-appropriate groups for younger children\, school-age children\, and teens. \nThe SFZC Family Sangha welcomes multi-generational families\, parents\, caregivers\, self-partnered people\, those caring for their elders\, grandparents\, aunties\, uncles\, siblings and niblings\, foster parents\, children of all ages\, and anyone dedicated to healing their family lineages.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sfzc-family-sangha-retreat-at-tassajara-zmc-7-28-8-2-waitlist-only/
CATEGORIES:Family & Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260727T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260727T210000
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/2026-07-27/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T181500
DTSTAMP:20260712T011407Z
CREATED:20260712T011248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T011407Z
UID:10002768-1785085200-1785089700@www.sfzc.org
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/2026-07-26/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004356Z
CREATED:20260712T004017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004356Z
UID:10002751-1785060000-1785078000@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Trans Sangha Half-Day Retreat\, CC 7/26
DESCRIPTION:A half-day program of extended meditation and community practice\, led by members of the Trans Sangha. Meditation instruction will be provided. Some experience with meditation is encouraged. Open to anyone who identifies as trans.  \nEmail TransSangha@proton.me to register or with questions.  \nThere is no fee to participate. \nRegistration deadline: July 19
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/trans-sangha-half-day-retreat-cc-7-26/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T112000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004347Z
CREATED:20260712T004001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004347Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday 10:00am Dharma Talk: Eijun Linda Cutts\, Livestream/Onsite 7/26
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-eijun-linda-cutts-livestream-onsite-7-26/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T112000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T121500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023639Z
CREATED:20260512T230034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023639Z
UID:10002105-1784978400-1784981700@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/2026-07-25/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004354Z
CREATED:20260712T004001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004354Z
UID:10002748-1784973600-1784979000@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday 10:00 am Dharma Talk: Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman\, Livestream/Onsite 7/25
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-abbot-tenzen-david-zimmerman-livestream-onsite-7-25/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010130Z
CREATED:20260510T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010130Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday One-Day Sitting\, GGF 7/25
DESCRIPTION:This gentle one-day sitting will begin mid-morning to allow participants coming from outside Green Gulch to join more easily. \nWe’ll begin at 9am and follow the traditional forms of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation)\, along with silent walking in the garden in the afternoon. \nThere will be a dharma talk in the morning\, and lunch will be held in silence in the dining room. All participants are also welcome to join the Green Gulch community for dinner in the dining room at 6:00 pm\, after the sitting. \nDevoting this day to sitting together offers a chance to step outside the busyness and noise of everyday life\, resettle\, and clarify what’s most important. \nIf you are new to Green Gulch or Zen forms\, an orientation will be held at 8:15 am. Please plan on arriving at Green Gulch by 8:00 am to have time to find your way to the zendo for instruction. \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 ggfino@sfzc.org before completing your registration. \nSample Schedule
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-one-day-sitting-ggf-7-25/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010102Z
CREATED:20260512T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010102Z
UID:10001844-1784969400-1784984400@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/2026-07-25/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T092500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023422Z
CREATED:20260511T230347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023422Z
UID:10000741-1784968800-1784971500@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/2026-07-25/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T054000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260924T222111Z
CREATED:20260510T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T222111Z
UID:10000170-1784958000-1785002400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday One-Day Sitting\, CC 7/25
DESCRIPTION:One-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). \nPre-requisitesAll 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 5:00PM 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. \nPlease complete this form in order to complete your registration.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-one-day-sitting-cc-7-25/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010057Z
CREATED:20260512T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010057Z
UID:10001062-1784921400-1784926800@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/2026-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260812T230821Z
CREATED:20260729T030337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T230821Z
UID:10002600-1784833200-1784838600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Trans Sangha\, Sangha (Community) Night\, CC 7/23 – Canceled
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-sangha-community-night-cc-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20261011T210701Z
CREATED:20260511T225541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T210701Z
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SUMMARY:Informal Zazen & Speciality Tea\, CC
DESCRIPTION:We will gather weekly on Thursday evenings for Informal Zazen in the Buddha Hall at 300 Page Street. We will be exploring our zazen practice and how it is informed by other Zen practices. This will be followed by discussion and specialty teas in the Welcome Center. \nSpecialty teas are high-quality\, often rare\, loose-leaf teas that are distinguished by their unique flavors\, processing methods\, and origins. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/informal-zazen-speciality-tea-cc/2026-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T220900Z
CREATED:20260511T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220900Z
UID:10000219-1784827800-1784831400@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/2026-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004358Z
CREATED:20260712T004017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004358Z
UID:10002755-1784748600-1784752200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday 7:30 pm Dharma Talk: Dōshin Dan Gudgel\, Livestream/Onsite 7/22
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-doshin-dan-gudgel-livestream-onsite-7-22/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T204500
DTSTAMP:20260813T230324Z
CREATED:20260512T222629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T230324Z
UID:10001583-1784661300-1784666700@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/2026-07-21/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010128Z
CREATED:20260510T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010128Z
UID:10000168-1784649600-1785063600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Tai Yi Swimming Dragon Taichi Retreat\, ZMC 7/21–7/26 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:Harmonize\, balance\, improve health\, and cultivate a sense of well-being through Taichi and Qigong. During this retreat we will learn Form One of Tai Yi Swimming Dragon Quan\, a gentle\, flowing form of movement that combines Taichi\, Qigong\, and yogic stretching. This rare and beautiful Taichi style\, once a secret family heirloom of Taoist Grandmaster Yu Anren\, circulates and cultivates Qi\, and enhances balance\, flexibility\, and coordination. Swimming Dragon Taichi combined with Qigong and meditation offers a lyrical and restorative experience for the body and mind and is enjoyable for people of all ages. No previous experience necessary. \nVideo of Taiyi Swimming Dragon Tai Chi / Qi Gong exercise:
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/tai-yi-swimming-dragon-taichi-retreat-zmc-7-21-7-26-waitlist-only/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010129Z
CREATED:20260510T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010129Z
UID:10000169-1784649600-1785063600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Communication\, Connection\, Heartbreak and Forgiveness-Sangha Week\, ZMC 7/21–7/26 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:Sitting with the Buddha\, Ven. Ananda once said\, “This is half of the holy life\, lord: admirable friendship\, admirable companionship\, admirable camaraderie.” The Buddha responded\, “Don’t say that\, Ananda! Don’t say that! Admirable friendship\, admirable companionship\, admirable camaraderie is actually the whole of the holy life.” \nPrecisely because of the depth of trust we hold in Sangha\, the human tendency to fall short\, betray\, or take each other for granted can result in deep levels of disconnection and despair. And precisely because Sangha is a practice of refuge\, we can use heartbreak and forgiveness as gates to a broader sense of interconnection and intimacy. \nIn this retreat\, we will study together how to build unbreakable Sangha friendship. We will explore methods that nourish both our inner lives and the wider communities we are part of\, including: \n\nTraditional zazen\, teachings\, and discussion\nDevotional work practice\nSomatic practices such as Qi Gong and/or Iyengar Yoga\, accessible to a wide range of abilities\nNourishment of the body\, senses\, intention\, and consciousness
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/communication-connection-heartbreak-and-forgiveness-sangha-week-zmc-7-21-7-26-waitlist-only/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Week (Tassajara)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010059Z
CREATED:20260512T222301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010059Z
UID:10001322-1784575800-1784581200@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/2026-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T181500
DTSTAMP:20260712T011407Z
CREATED:20260712T011248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T011407Z
UID:10002767-1784480400-1784484900@www.sfzc.org
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/2026-07-19/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004325Z
CREATED:20260712T003931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004325Z
UID:10002701-1784455200-1784476800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:In the Rhythm of the Heart\, GGF 7/19
DESCRIPTION:Set in the vibrant summer landscape of Green Gulch Farm\, this day-long workshop explores the season of growth\, expansion\, and joy through Zen and Daoist teachings\, along with insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). \nIn TCM\, summer is associated with the Heart\, which governs awareness\, connection\, and emotional balance. As energy naturally moves outward during this season\, we are invited to cultivate openness while remaining grounded and at ease. Through meditation\, gentle movement\, and reflection\, we will explore how to support body and mind in the fullness of summer\, allowing growth to unfold with clarity and balance. \nPlease come dressed in comfortable clothing suitable for meditation and outdoor walking.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/in-the-rhythm-of-the-heart-ggf-7-19/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T112000
DTSTAMP:20260728T231419Z
CREATED:20260712T004001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T231419Z
UID:10002736-1784455200-1784460000@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday 10:00am Dharma Talk: So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson\, Livestream/Onsite 7/19
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-so-on-eli-brown-stevenson-livestream-onsite-7-19/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T123000
DTSTAMP:20260729T222554Z
CREATED:20260510T214857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T222554Z
UID:10003571-1784372400-1784377800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Dancing with Chronic Illness and Pain: Ongoing Group\, Online 6/20–11/21
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\nMonthly on third Saturdays\, 11 am–12:30 pm PT\nJune 20\, July 18\, August 15\, September 19\, October 17\, and November 21 \nIf you have previously participated in any of the “Dancing in the Dark Fields” series\, we invite you to consider this ongoing monthly practice group\, which will expand on those teachings and community. \nZenshin Florence Caplow\, who will be teaching the class\, has “danced” with auto-immune illness for the last two decades\, including rheumatoid arthritis. She is also a Zen priest and teacher\, co-editor of The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty Five Centuries of Awakened Women\, and a Unitarian Universalist minister. \nZenshin Florence Caplow’s book\, Tend to Your Spirit: Mindful Living With Chronic Illness\, is available to order from the SFZC online bookstore. \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/dancing-with-chronic-illness-and-pain-ongoing-group-online-6-20-11-21/2026-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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