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SUMMARY:All Day Sitting with Everyday Zen\, GGF 7/11
DESCRIPTION:Teachers: Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Senior Everyday Zen Dharma teachers. \nThese traditional yet relaxed all-day sittings begin at 9:00 am and include meditation\, a silent lunch\, Dharma talk/discussion\, and dokusan (private meeting with Norman or other teachers). \nIf you are new to meditation and Zen forms\, please review one or two of the introductory practice instruction videos on this SF Zen Center page. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes early (by 8:45 am) to check in. \n*Pre-registration is required\, drop-ins cannot be accommodated.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/all-day-sitting-with-everyday-zen-ggf-7-11/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T130000
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/2026-07-11/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T092500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023422Z
CREATED:20260511T230347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023422Z
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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/2026-07-11/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T071000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T074500
DTSTAMP:20260925T000517Z
CREATED:20260712T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000517Z
UID:10002729-1783753800-1783755900@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Ten Year Memorial for Former Abbess Zenkei Blanche Hartman\, CC 7/11
DESCRIPTION:The ceremony will take place in the City Center Buddha Hall. \nThere will be a ten-year memorial service for former Abbess Zenkei Blanche Hartman who passed away in 2016. Brief words will be offered by some of her students. The memorial will be live streamed using the online zendo link.  \nThis will be an opportunity to honor the first Abbess of San Francisco Zen Center and her teachings that live on today through us. \nZenkei Blanche Hartman’s Funeral: VideoBlanche Hartman Funeral: A photo AlbumBlanche’s MemoriesA Poem for BlancheInconceivable Joy obituary by Vicki AustinPoem by Jane Hirshfield
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/ten-year-memorial-for-former-abbess-zenkei-blanche-hartman-cc-7-11/
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010057Z
CREATED:20260512T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010057Z
UID:10001060-1783711800-1783717200@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/2026-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T214420Z
CREATED:20260510T214857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T214420Z
UID:10000162-1783711800-1783717200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Nada Brahma\, "Universe is Sound"\, CC 7/10
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to an evening with Srinivas Reddy to experience the spiritual tradition that is Hindustani Classical Music. Srinivas is a scholar and translator with a PhD in South and Southeast Asian Studies from UC Berkeley\, as well as a classical sitarist trained by his guru Pandit Partha Chatterjee\, a direct disciple of the late sitar maestro Pandit Nikhil Banerjee. After a brief introduction to the cultural and spiritual context of the tradition\, Srinivas will offer a performance alongside dear friend and tabla player Ferhan Qureshi. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Access to Zen (A2Z).
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/nada-brahma-universe-is-sound-cc-7-10/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T203000
DTSTAMP:20261102T234504Z
CREATED:20260512T232131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T234504Z
UID:10002539-1783623600-1783629000@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Trans Sangha\, Sangha (Community) Night\, 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-sangha-community-night-cc/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T200000
DTSTAMP:20261011T210701Z
CREATED:20260511T225541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T210701Z
UID:10000478-1783623600-1783627200@www.sfzc.org
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/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T220900Z
CREATED:20260511T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220900Z
UID:10000217-1783618200-1783621800@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/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004341Z
CREATED:20260712T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004341Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday 7:30 pm Dharma Talk: Horin Nancy Petrin\, Livestream/Onsite 7/8
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-horin-nancy-petrin-livestream-onsite-7-8/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T204500
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/2026-07-07/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260924T211120Z
CREATED:20260510T214857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T211120Z
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SUMMARY:The Heart of Yoga and Zen\, ZMC 7/7–7/12
DESCRIPTION:Yoga invites us into our bodies. Meditation stabilizes and opens the mind. Inquiry offers a gateway into deeper understanding. All three are illuminated through the heart. This retreat will harness the power of these practices to step into the fullness of our hearts and our lives. \nMornings will begin with a vigorous\, mindful Vinyasa Flow which will be followed by meditation and a Dharma teaching. In the afternoons\, we will inquire into our relationship with our heart and integrate the day with restorative yoga and meditation. \nFor centuries\, people have discovered what it is to be human through the forms of yoga\, meditation\, and inquiry. Join us for this inner exploration that will open you to the heart of your practice and life. 
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/the-heart-of-yoga-and-zen-zmc-7-7-7-12/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010059Z
CREATED:20260512T222301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010059Z
UID:10001320-1783366200-1783371600@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/2026-07-06/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T181500
DTSTAMP:20260712T011407Z
CREATED:20260712T011248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T011407Z
UID:10002765-1783270800-1783275300@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/2026-07-05/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T112000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010121Z
CREATED:20260510T214857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010121Z
UID:10000158-1783245600-1783250400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday 10:00am Dharma Talk: Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler\, Livestream/Onsite 7/5
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-abbot-jiryu-rutschman-byler-livestream-onsite-7-5/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T233000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004343Z
CREATED:20260712T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004343Z
UID:10002730-1783202400-1783207800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday 10:00 am: No Dharma Talk (Temple Closed) 7/4
DESCRIPTION:No Public Dharma Talk today due to holiday.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-1000-am-no-dharma-talk-temple-closed-7-4/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010102Z
CREATED:20260512T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010102Z
UID:10001841-1783155000-1783170000@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/2026-07-04/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010057Z
CREATED:20260512T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010057Z
UID:10001059-1783107000-1783112400@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/2026-07-03/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T210000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004346Z
CREATED:20260712T004001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004346Z
UID:10002734-1783069200-1783198800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day Holiday\, 7/3–7/4
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 3–Saturday\, July 4 \nCity Center\, including the offices and zendo as well as the Online Zendo\, will be closed Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4. \nWhile Green Gulch Farm is still open to hike through\, all facilities will be closed on July 4.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/independence-day-holiday-7-3-7-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Events & Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T012243Z
CREATED:20260512T230242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T012243Z
UID:10002357-1783018800-1783024200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Trans Sangha\, Buddha Night (Silent Meditation)\, CC
DESCRIPTION:Trans Sangha is a meditation group by and for transgender people; beginners and newcomers are always welcome. Trans Sangha meets weekly in the zendo at 300 Page Street\, with different offerings depending on the week: \nSangha Night is on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month: a community building focused evening open to all trans people. Includes 25 minutes of guided meditation\, check-ins\, a short talk\, and community discussion. \nBIPOC Affinity Night is on the 3rd Thursday: a practice space reserved for members of our community who are Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (if you identify as white\, please do not attend this night). \nBuddha Night is on the 1st Thursday: a silent meditation focused evening that includes introductions and two silent\, unguided meditation periods. There’s no talk or discussion during the session\, although optional snacks and conversation are shared after the session closes. \nDharma Night is on the 5th Thursday: different each time it comes around. It will involve a concentrated look at a Buddhist text\, a ceremony of some sort\, or anything else that feels relevant. \nJoin us after each session for cookies and conversation shared outdoors. \nFor the latest information\, and to sign up for updates via the Signal app\, visit the Trans Sangha website at transsangha.org. \nKN95 or N95 are required when attending Trans Sangha. Cloth masks and surgical masks are not permitted. We mask as an act of community care & to make this space accessible to sangha members who are disabled\, chronically ill\, and/or immunocompromised \nContact info: TransSangha@proton.me
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/trans-sangha-buddha-night-silent-meditation-cc/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T200000
DTSTAMP:20261011T210701Z
CREATED:20260511T225541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T210701Z
UID:10000477-1783018800-1783022400@www.sfzc.org
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/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T220900Z
CREATED:20260511T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220900Z
UID:10000216-1783013400-1783017000@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/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T203000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004341Z
CREATED:20260712T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004341Z
UID:10002726-1782934200-1782937800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday 7:30 pm Dharma Talk: Shundo David Haye\, Livestream/Onsite 7/1
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-shundo-david-haye-livestream-onsite-7-1/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010120Z
CREATED:20260510T214857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010120Z
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SUMMARY:SFZC Family Sangha Totoro Sleepover Retreat at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center\, GGF 7/1–7/3
DESCRIPTION:With Meikyo Chelsea True\, Junsen Shelly Hughes\, Kanjin Yael Raff Peskin\, Kanki Elis Herman\, and Samara Alima \nGreen Gulch Farm Zen Center is happy to welcome families to this annual two-night retreat. In this special offering\, we explore family practice as a path for healing our ancestral lineages\, discover the wisdom of children\, and share the Dharma through connection with nature. \nWe are delighted to share that our 2026 retreat begins with a viewing of the beloved Japanese animated film\, My Neighbor Totoro. Set in a tranquil countryside where forest spirits dwell\, the film shines a light on the joy found in everyday experiences. \nThroughout this retreat\, families have time to practice together and we also offer dedicated time for parents and caregivers to receive support from our retreat team while children engage in separate activities. \nContent is most appropriate for children ages 5-12.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sfzc-family-sangha-totoro-sleepover-retreat-at-green-gulch-farm-zen-center-ggf-7-1-7-3/
CATEGORIES:Family & Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T204500
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/2026-06-30/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010118Z
CREATED:20260510T214857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010118Z
UID:10000154-1782835200-1783251000@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Rooted in Awareness: Iyengar Yoga and Zen to Embody Your Life\, ZMC 6/30–7/5  – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:Through the practices of Iyengar Yoga and Zen meditation\, we explore what it means to live with steadiness\, clarity\, and compassion. In this retreat\, we will utilize alignment and awareness as gateways to presence\, cultivating a body that is grounded\, a mind that is quiet\, and a heart that is open. \nEach day will include asana (yoga postures)\, pranayama (breath work)\, and zazen (sitting meditation). Together\, we will investigate how these disciplines support one another\, revealing the interconnection between physical stability and mental stillness. In the peaceful setting of Tassajara\, surrounded by mountains and streams\, we can return to the simplicity of direct experience and the refuge found in awareness itself. \nAll levels of yoga and meditation experience are welcome. Prior study with a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher is helpful but not required. Athena offers in-person and online classes for those who wish to become familiar with her teaching before attending the retreat. Book at www.tinyhavenyogasf.com.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/rooted-in-awareness-iyengar-yoga-and-zen-to-embody-your-life-zmc-6-30-7-5-waitlist-only/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010119Z
CREATED:20260510T214857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010119Z
UID:10000155-1782835200-1783249200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Whole Heart\, Boundless Heart: A retreat on the four Brahmaviharas\, ZMC 6/30–7/5
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a creative and heart-centered retreat! The four Immeasurables\, or Brahmaviharas\, are boundless capacities of love and kindness\, compassion\, empathetic joy\, and equanimity.  Recent scientific studies support what Buddhist practitioners have experienced for millenia: Cultivating these qualities supports increased satisfaction and joy in our hearts and interpersonal lives\, and grounds the mind and meditative practice. \nJoin old friends Dawn Neal and Abbot Mako for a retreat dedicated to cultivating these boundless qualities. We will spend time learning the ancient meditative practices\, as well as integrating them with creative and conversational approaches.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/whole-heart-boundless-heart-a-retreat-on-the-four-brahmaviharas-zmc-6-30-7-5/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T064000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T071500
DTSTAMP:20260511T010154Z
CREATED:20260510T214932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010154Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Ceremony\, CC 6/30
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-6-30/
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T210000
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/2026-06-29/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T181500
DTSTAMP:20260712T011407Z
CREATED:20260712T011248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T011407Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Sangha with Senior Dharma Teacher Fu Schroeder
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday\, 5:00–6:15 pm PT \nIn addition to the Online Zendo schedule and Dharma offerings of classes and lectures\, we offer a weekly drop-in Sangha Practice Session with Senior Dharma Teacher Fu Schroeder from Green Gulch Farm. This session is hosted on Zoom and features: \n\n5 minutes of silent sitting\nDharma offering from the Senior Dharma Teacher\nInteractive discussion with the teacher\nOpportunity for private interviews \n\nAll are welcome. Registration is not required. You can easily join using a computer\, laptop\, mobile device\, or phone. \nView previously recorded Thursday and Sunday Practice sessions. Select “Fu Sangha Sessions” from the menu. \n\nSupport SFZC Online Programs: \nPlease consider supporting our practice centers and our expanding online community.We are grateful for your support!Give Now \n\nJoin the senior dharma teacher in the Online Zendo with a computer or mobile device: \nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sunday-sangha-with-senior-dharma-teacher-fu-schroeder/2026-06-28/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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