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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/2026-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010108Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010108Z
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SUMMARY:Step Into Your Life: A Zen Inspired Retreat\, ZMC 6/16–6/21
DESCRIPTION:In our world of busyness—of more\, faster\, better—this retreat offers time to stop\, reflect\, renew\, and step fully into the richness of your life. Together\, we’ll follow a gentle schedule of sitting and walking meditation\, interspersed with talks and discussions from the wisdom of Zen teaching\, as we explore how these dialogues may be utilized in our relationships\, our work\, and our lives. \nWe will practice with the essence of meditation\, just sitting with what is. And we will experience a variety of guided meditations\, exploring our inner voices\, our intuition\, and our emotions. \nThrough meditations\, Zen teachings and stories\, conversations\, awareness practices\, and writing we’ll create a safe\, vital\, and meaningful time of learning together. This retreat is open to everyone interested in stopping\, exploring\, and bringing more awareness and mindfulness to daily life.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/step-into-your-life-a-zen-inspired-retreat-zmc-6-16-6-21/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T210000
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/2026-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000510Z
CREATED:20260510T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000510Z
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SUMMARY:Prism: Butoh Meditation Workshop\, CC 6/14
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, Butoh is approached not as choreography\, but as a state of consciousness and body. Through meditation\, participants will be guided to allow movement to naturally emerge from within their own bodies. \nNo dance experience is required. Beginners are very welcome. For dancers\, this workshop offers an opportunity to experience a different origin of movement beyond conventional dance practice. \nWhat Kana shares is not technique\, but state and being: \n\nHow to tune your channel of consciousness\nWhat your body is receiving\nWhat kind of “void” exists within you\n\nThrough this process\, we will explore ways of communicating with invisible energies—the core of Butoh—as a practical experience. \nNote for participants: If possible\, please wear white clothing. \nIn addition to this workshop\, Kana Kitty is giving two performances with Fenner Merlick and Ember Luna.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/prism-butoh-meditation-workshop-cc-6-14/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T220550Z
CREATED:20260512T230705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T220550Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Tea Gathering\, GGF 6/14
DESCRIPTION:A kettle of water boiling over a charcoal fire; host and guests gather around to share tea and conversation. \nThe Way of Tea is a Japanese tradition transmitted for centuries\, which emphasizes coming together to share our lives as we drink a bowl of tea. It may be seen as a spiritual practice\, an art form\, a social gathering; and includes the appreciation of calligraphy\, flowers\, ceramics\, and many other crafts\, as well as the preparation of the tea itself. \nYou are invited to join us in the quiet setting of Sowing the Moon Tea House for conversation\, a traditional Japanese sweet\, and a bowl of matcha (whisked green tea). All guests will be seated on stools. No prior experience is necessary; brief instructions will be given to help you fully participate. \nPlease plan to wear shoes that are easy to slip off and socks\, and bring a handkerchief. Comfortable clothing with a long (over-the-knee) skirt or long pants is appropriate.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sunday-tea-gathering-ggf/
CATEGORIES:Tea Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004329Z
CREATED:20260712T003931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004329Z
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SUMMARY:Tea & Mindfulness\, GGF 6/14 – Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of slowing down in this peaceful and grounding Tea & Mindfulness retreat at Green Gulch. Designed to help calm the overstimulated mind\, this experience blends tea ritual with practical mindfulness techniques to cultivate connection\, clarity\, and inner stillness. \nIn a welcoming and relaxed setting\, you’ll explore how simple\, intentional practices—like preparing and enjoying a cup of tea—can bring mindfulness into everyday life. We’ll guide you through accessible tools\, mindful conversation\, and grounding rituals to support your personal practice. \nBy the end of the retreat\, you will not only have new knowledge about the history of tea\, its connection to Buddhism\, and how tea is made\, but but also personal mindfulness practices.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/tea-mindfulness-ggf-6-14-canceled/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T112000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010106Z
CREATED:20260510T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010106Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday 10:00am Dharma Talk: Kristin Diggs\, Livestream/Onsite 6/14
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-kristin-diggs-livestream-onsite-6-14/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T210407Z
CREATED:20260510T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T210407Z
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SUMMARY:Mandala: Butoh\, CC 6/12 & 6/13 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:San Francisco Zen Center is pleased to host the US premiere performance of the Butoh artist Kana Kitty\, one of the most popular Butoh dancers in Japan\, as she begins a tour of California and Mexico. \n“Butoh dancer Kana Kitty begins each performance with a poem. A little-known fact about Butoh is that its choreography is invisibly yet inextricably linked to poetry. ‘I write a poem for every performance\,’ Kana explains\, ‘and I recite it in my head while I dance. Butoh rhythm is often based on the words’ intonation.” —Tokyo Weekender magazine\, July 2024 \nKana performs extensively throughout Japan\, and often collaborates with other dancers and artists. She will be giving two different performances at SFZC. Each performance is ticketed separately: \nThis event has reached full capacity. To be added to the waitlist\, please contact rezoffice@sfzc.org. Be sure to check our calendar for more offerings\, as new events are continuously added.  \nIn addition to these performances\, Kana Kitty is facilitating a Butoh Meditation workshop (6/14).
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/mandala-butoh-cc-6-12-6-13/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T183000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004324Z
CREATED:20260712T003931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004324Z
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SUMMARY:GRIP: Peace & Accountability—What does it take? The Dharma from inside prison\, CC 6/13
DESCRIPTION:Join GRIP (Guiding Rage Into Power) Training Institute (sponsored by San Francisco Zen Center) for an inspiring conversation rooted in lived experience\, transformation\, accountability\, and restorative justice. This presentation from alumni and facilitators of the program and survivors of violence will explore what it truly takes to disrupt cycles of violence\, cultivate accountability\, and build peace from within. Learn powerful insights and hear stories directly shaped by GRIP’s work inside California prisons\, which continues to impact communities beyond those walls. \nSpeakersMarylyn Tesconi\, Survivor of violence and member of GRIP’s survivor networkNina Gold – GRIP FacilitatorRobin Guillen\, GRIP Facilitator & AlumniTommy Shakur Ross\, GRIP Facilitator & Alumni \nIf you are interested in this program\, you may want to consider volunteer outreach with the Prison Correspondence Team. Contact sheilaSFZC@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/grip-peace-accountability-what-does-it-take-the-dharma-from-inside-prison-cc-6-13/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T141500
DTSTAMP:20260925T000509Z
CREATED:20260510T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000509Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Dharma Group (topic/speaker: Lorenzo Garbo)\, Online 6/13
DESCRIPTION:Queer Dharma is meeting online. \nMeeting time is 1 – 2:15 pm. \nOnline linkMeeting ID: 883 3143 0600 \n\nThe LGBTIQ Queer Dharma Group is an open group\, and newcomers are welcome. It meets regularly (once a month). For more information\, visit the main Queer Dharma page. \n \nSocial Media \nFor the Facebook Group \nSan Francisco Zen Center Queer Dharma on Facebook
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/queer-dharma-group-topic-speaker-lorenzo-garbo-online-6-13/
CATEGORIES:Queer Dharma Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T112000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T121500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023639Z
CREATED:20260512T230034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023639Z
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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/2026-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004332Z
CREATED:20260712T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004332Z
UID:10002712-1781344800-1781350200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday 10:00 am Dharma Talk: Sozan Michael McCord\, Livestream/Onsite 6/13
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-sozan-michael-mccord-livestream-onsite-6-13/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260712T002626Z
CREATED:20260510T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T002626Z
UID:10000135-1781341200-1781370000@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:All Day Sitting with Everyday Zen\, GGF 6/13 – Sold out
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-6-13/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010102Z
CREATED:20260512T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010102Z
UID:10001838-1781340600-1781355600@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/2026-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T092500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023422Z
CREATED:20260511T230347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023422Z
UID:10000735-1781340000-1781342700@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/2026-06-13/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010057Z
CREATED:20260512T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010057Z
UID:10001056-1781292600-1781298000@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/2026-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T210224Z
CREATED:20260510T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T210224Z
UID:10000134-1781292600-1781298000@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Rhythms: Butoh\, CC 6/12 & 6/13 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:San Francisco Zen Center is pleased to host the US premiere performance of the Butoh artist Kana Kitty\, one of the most popular Butoh dancers in Japan\, as she begins a tour of California and Mexico. \n“Butoh dancer Kana Kitty begins each performance with a poem. A little-known fact about Butoh is that its choreography is invisibly yet inextricably linked to poetry. ‘I write a poem for every performance\,’ Kana explains\, ‘and I recite it in my head while I dance. Butoh rhythm is often based on the words’ intonation.” —Tokyo Weekender magazine\, July 2024 \nKana performs extensively throughout Japan\, and often collaborates with other dancers and artists. She will be giving two different performances at SFZC. Each performance is ticketed separately: \nThis event has reached full capacity. To be added to the waitlist\, please contact rezoffice@sfzc.org. Be sure to check our calendar for more offerings\, as new events are continuously added. \nIn addition to these performances\, Kana Kitty is facilitating a Butoh Meditation workshop (6/14).
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sacred-rhythms-butoh-cc-6-12-6-13/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20261102T234504Z
CREATED:20260512T232131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T234504Z
UID:10002538-1781204400-1781209800@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/2026-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20261011T210701Z
CREATED:20260511T225541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T210701Z
UID:10000474-1781204400-1781208000@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/2026-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T220900Z
CREATED:20260511T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220900Z
UID:10000213-1781199000-1781202600@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/2026-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004328Z
CREATED:20260712T003931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004328Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday 7:30 pm Dharma Talk: Anshi Zachary Smith\, Livestream/Onsite 6/10
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-anshi-zachary-smith-livestream-onsite-6-10/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010102Z
CREATED:20260510T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010102Z
UID:10000133-1781107200-1781434800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Easy as Breathing: Wild Heart Writing for Women\, GGF 6/10–6/14
DESCRIPTION:Loosen your creativity\, fill your page with words that want to be written\, and share your stories in an inspiring\, supportive setting. \nAuthentic\, compelling writing comes from a place of emptiness and mindfulness. By showing up\, listening\, and writing what arises\, we discover the ideas we need to bring to light. We calm the mind\, then follow playful and provocative prompts to start our pens flowing. With timed exercises\, we bypass our inner critics and write consciously and freely. Words appear. Memories stir. Tales breeze in and land on the page. After writing\, we read aloud and encourage one another\, without critiquing. \nThis practice can serve as a form of meditation or a way to discover the writer within\, jumpstart any writing project\, or add new tools to your writer’s belt. \nWriting experience is not needed. A willingness to be quiet and to play is all. \nNo special materials or advance reading are necessary. Participants should bring pen and a notebook or paper\, since laptop use is not fitting for this modality. \nThis retreat welcomes all self-identified women.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/easy-as-breathing-wild-heart-writing-for-women-ggf-6-10-6-14/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T204500
DTSTAMP:20260813T230324Z
CREATED:20260512T222629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T230324Z
UID:10001577-1781032500-1781037900@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/2026-06-09/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010059Z
CREATED:20260512T222301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010059Z
UID:10001316-1780947000-1780952400@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/2026-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T112000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010101Z
CREATED:20260510T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010101Z
UID:10000131-1780826400-1780831200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday 10:00am Dharma Talk: Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler\, Livestream/Onsite 6/7
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-6-7/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010059Z
CREATED:20260510T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010059Z
UID:10000129-1780822800-1780837200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Beginners' Half-Day Sitting\, CC 6/7
DESCRIPTION:A gentle introduction for people who are new to meditation. The morning will include instruction in sitting meditation (zazen) and walking meditation (kinhin\, variations available if needed)\, followed by alternating brief periods of zazen (15 – 20 minutes) and kinhin (10 – 15 minutes)\, and discussion with the teacher. The morning will include tea and cookies.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/beginners-half-day-sitting-cc-6-7/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Beginners' Sitting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010058Z
CREATED:20260510T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010058Z
UID:10000128-1780740000-1780745400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday 10:00 am Dharma Talk: Ryotan Cynthia Kear\, Livestream/Onsite 6/6
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-ryotan-cynthia-kear-livestream-onsite-6-6/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004312Z
CREATED:20260712T003916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004312Z
UID:10002679-1780736400-1780747200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Half-Day Sitting\, GGF 6/6
DESCRIPTION:A gentle introduction for beginning sitters. The morning will include instruction in sitting meditation (zazen) and walking meditation (kinhin)\, followed by alternating brief periods of zazen (20–25 minutes) and kinhin (10–15 minutes)\, and discussion with the leader.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/introductory-half-day-sitting-ggf-6-6/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010102Z
CREATED:20260512T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010102Z
UID:10001837-1780735800-1780750800@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/2026-06-06/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004327Z
CREATED:20260712T003931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004327Z
UID:10002703-1780687800-1780693200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:NOT POEMS! A free monthly Poetry Night at SF Zen Center\, CC 6/5
DESCRIPTION:Who says my poems are poems? My poems are not poems. When you know that my poems are not poems\, Then we can speak of poetry!— Ryokan\, Zen monk & poet (1758-1831) \n\nAll are invited to participate in a monthly night of poetry in the City Center Bookstore. \nFacilitated by Kevin Starbard and Christopher Robin Gallagher\, this offering will take place once a month\, on a date that will be announced and found on the SFZC calendar. \nWe welcome you to express yourself\, down to the marrow of your heartstrings. These are extraordinary times that we are living in. Please let us know what you have to say. \nInvite your friends and loved ones to witness your take on the current state of affairs\, and/or existence as a whole. We look forward to seeing and hearing from you there! \nSan Francisco Zen Center Bookstore300 Page StreetSan Francisco\, CA 94102 \n  \n \nChristopher Robin Gallagher \nChristopher Robin Gallagher has served as the Program Registrar and Senior Reservationist for San Francisco Zen Center since 2015. He has performed poetry throughout North America for close to thirty years. Here is a sample of the message that he is hoping to uplift the human race with: \nMy heart breaks like porcelainOver the beauty of it allI’m not sure where to beginWinter\, Spring\, Summer\, or Fall \n  \n \nKevin Starbard \nKevin Starbard has been curating Zen Arts events at City Center since 2022. \nHe currently serves as Bookstore Manager at City Center\, and has practiced at all 3 SFZC temples\, and at Toshoji temple in Tokyo.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/not-poems-a-free-monthly-poetry-night-at-sf-zen-center-cc-6-5/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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