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SUMMARY:I Am a Part of Infinity: The Spiritual Journey of Albert Einstein\, CC 9/19
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free book event with Kieran Fox\, MD PhD\, author of I Am a Part of Infinity: The Spiritual Journey of Albert Einstein. Kieran is a physician-scientist at the University of California SF\, where his research centers on the neural mechanisms and therapeutic potential of meditation practices and psychedelic medicines. \nAlbert Einstein remains renowned around the world for revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos\, but very few realize that the celebrated scientist had a deep spiritual side.  \nI Am a Part of Infinity offers the first in-depth exploration of Einstein’s spirituality\, showing how he drew on a dazzling diversity of thinkers—from Pythagoras to Plato\, Schopenhauer to Spinoza\, the Upanishads to Mahatma Gandhi—to create a novel system where mysticism met mathematics\, reality was revered\, and the human mind was honored as a mirror of the infinite. Einstein asked us to commune with the cosmos\, to treat every living creature with compassion\, to channel the power that permeated all things and put it to use for pure purposes.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/i-am-a-part-of-infinity-the-spiritual-journey-of-albert-einstein-cc-9-19/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T143000
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SUMMARY:Dancing in the Dark Fields of Illness & Pain\, Online 8/22–10/3
DESCRIPTION:The Zoom link to participate in this event will be provided at least 24 hours before it begins. Please call 415-354-0360 if you have any questions. \n\nSix Saturdays\, August 22–October 3\, 1–2:30 pm PTClass does not meet on September 12 \nThis is an online introductory class for people who are working with the fierce teachers of chronic illness or chronic pain. In this six-part interactive class we will share our stories and explore practices that may be useful on the journey. \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 a Zen priest and teacher\, co-author of Tend to Your Spirit: Mindful Living With Chronic Illness\, and a Unitarian Universalist minister. She is also co-editor of The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened Women. \nOptional readings will be shared during the class. To prepare\, students may wish to read Turning Suffering Inside Out by Darlene Cohen and/or How to Live Well With Chronic Pain and Illness\, by Toni Bernhard. Please see Zenshin Florence Caplow’s essay on “Dancing in the Dark Fields” as well as her Dharma talk on this subject below. \n\nThis talk was given at Beginner’s Mind Temple by Zenshin Florence Caplow. Zenshin offers stories and teachings from her life as both a Zen practitioner and person with chronic illness\, and readings from her new book\, Tend to Your Spirit: Mindful Living With Chronic Illness. Recorded on Saturday\, November 1\, 2025. \nTestimonials: \n\nChronic suffering is impossible to ignore\, often excruciating and isolating. Florence Caplow’s Dancing in the Fields of Chronic Pain workshops\, with her cheerful and enlightened guidance and the open participation of others\, have consistently provided me with refuge\, inspiration\, and comfort. These workshops are subtle\, magical\, gentle\, and transformative. They embody wisdom in service of compassion. It feels less like practice and more like a rally\, opening our hearts. Thanks to everyone participating and to Zenshin Florence; it has been like a prayer flag of compassion touching my countenance.—Barry E. \n\n\nIn this monthly online gathering\, there is no ‘othering.’ The open and trusting atmosphere that Zenshin and the group co-create is invaluable. Sharing my experiences with chronic illness in this supportive environment brings a sense of release and companionship\, without falling into self-pity. The Zoom format allows us to connect\, forming a familiar\, supportive group without needing to be physically present. Zenshin’s integration of Buddhist teachings with the experience of illness has deepened my understanding of impermanence and dealing with suffering. There’s room to feel lost and be carried\, to be grateful and to complain\, to share and to learn. ‘There is no I\, there is only a we’ has profoundly impacted me\, ending the isolation of chronic illness. The course is truly a gift that nourishes me and reminds me that I am never alone.—Monika R. \n\nRecordings:All course sessions will be recorded\, and registered participants will receive temporary access to the recordings for later viewing.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/dancing-in-the-dark-fields-of-illness-pain-online-8-22-10-3/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T112000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T121500
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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/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T123000
DTSTAMP:20260729T222554Z
CREATED:20260510T214857Z
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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-6-20-11-21/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
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SUMMARY:Saturday 10:00 am Dharma Talk & Livestream: Myoju Erin Merk\, CC 9/19
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. \nPaula Arai’s talk will draw on her new book\, Of Mud & Lotuses. The book is available in the bookstore\, and she will be signing copies after the talk. \n\nNOTE: Preceding the Dharma talk\, from 10 – 10:15\, there is a 15-minute period of gathering and settling to allow everyone to sign in on time and be prepared for the talk to begin. \nTo join the Dharma Talk using Zoom:\nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-1000-am-dharma-talk-livestream-myoju-erin-merk-cc-9-19/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010143Z
CREATED:20260510T214922Z
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SUMMARY:All Day Sitting with Everyday Zen\, GGF 9/19
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-9-19/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000520Z
CREATED:20260819T222842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000520Z
UID:10004068-1789808400-1789812000@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Monthly BIPOC Affinity Group: Honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month\, CC 9/19
DESCRIPTION:In the Conference Center at 310 Page Street \nJoin our September BIPOC Affinity Group for zazen\, study\, tea\, and conversation as we gather in community and recognize the rich histories\, cultures\, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.   \nThis monthly affinity group offers a space of connection and support for those who identify as Black\, Indigenous\, or People of Color. All are welcome. We gather to sit zazen for 30 minutes\, followed by a time of study—often engaging with teachings by Suzuki Roshi—and open conversation over tea. The group offers an opportunity to explore the Dharma together\, reflect on shared and individual experiences\, and enjoy each other’s company in community. \nSign up for our mailing list for upcoming events and news. \nFor contact information\, please visit our BIPOC Affinity Group homepage.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/monthly-bipoc-affinity-group-cc-9-19/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP: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/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T092500
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/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010057Z
CREATED:20260512T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010057Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation in Recovery\, Friday weekly meeting\, Online
DESCRIPTION:Meditation in Recovery will be meeting by Zoom. \nFriday Nights at 7:30 \nJoin Online MeetingMeeting ID: 886 966 3311Passcode: Meditate23 \nPlease join us at the usual time; log in five minutes before the meeting opens. \n\nFridays\, 7:30 – 9 pm \nThis drop-in group explores the connections between Buddhist practice and recovery. The evening begins with a brief meditation instruction\, followed by a period of meditation\, a short talk and discussion. \nThe group is led by senior practitioners in recovery. Donation requested. \nPlease visit our MiR homepage for more information about our weekly meetings\, meditation instructions\, and other special events.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/meditation-in-recovery-friday-weekly-meeting-online/2026-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260729T024528Z
CREATED:20260729T024526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T024528Z
UID:10003568-1789756200-1789761600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Dinner\, CC 9/18
DESCRIPTION:Let us celebrate you and honor your contributions to the community. \nCurrent and potential volunteers are invited to dinner at City Center. (Not a volunteer yet? Come and find out how to join us!) There will be a raffle and prizes.  \nAll are warmly welcomed. Please be sure to register so we know how many people to cook for.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-dinner-cc-9-18/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T230433Z
CREATED:20260512T230433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T230433Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Sangha\, BIPOC 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-bipoc-night-cc/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T200000
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/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T220900Z
CREATED:20260511T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220900Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in Practice Session\, Online
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday\, 5:30 – 6:30 pm PT. \nJoin San Francisco Zen Center teachers for a weekly online drop-in session\, offering opportunities to connect in real time. \nEach session includes: \n\n20 minutes of meditation\nA brief Dharma reflection\nGroup discussion\n\nThese sessions provide a welcoming space for practice and community connection\, open to practitioners of all levels. \nFor more information\, visit the Thursday Drop-in Practice Session homepage. \n\nJoin the teacher in the Online Zendo with a computer or mobile device: \nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number \nSee Tips for Using Zoom
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/thursday-drop-in-practice-session-online/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260926T232248Z
CREATED:20260905T222315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T232248Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday 7:30 pm Dharma Talk: Tenmyo Dojima\, Livestream/Onsite 9/16
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:\n\nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381\nPasscode: 805991 \nBy phone:\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\nFind your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/wednesday-730-pm-dharma-talk-tenmyo-dojima-livestream-onsite-9-16/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T204500
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/2026-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T113000
DTSTAMP:20260828T214148Z
CREATED:20260729T024452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T214148Z
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SUMMARY:Awaken Self-Compassion Through Art Journaling\, Online 9/8–9/29
DESCRIPTION:The Zoom link to participate in this event will be provided at least 24 hours before it begins. Please call 415-354-0360 if you have any questions. \n \n\nFour Tuesdays\, 10 – 11:30 am PT \nHas it been harder to be kind to yourself in the last few years? When we awaken self-compassion\, we connect with our true nature. We remember that we’re not alone\, and that uncertainty isn’t our fault—it’s at the heart of being human. \nIf you struggle with self-judgment\, you may feel cut off from your innate creativity. Art journaling offers a gentle and meaningful way to re-engage with this part of yourself. \nIn this nurturing and experiential class\, Lea will guide you in: \n\nCreating a criticism-free zone in your life through art journaling\nDiscovering and exploring the fundamentals of self-compassion\nGetting more comfortable with uncertainty as we continue to face it together\nPracticing self-compassion in a playful\, creative way\n\nEach class includes meditation\, experiential teaching\, art journaling\, and group discussion. The goal is to bring a spirit of curiosity and self-compassion to the joys and challenges of everyday life. \nArt experience is not necessary! These are very simple\, accessible creative practices. It’s more about the heart than the art! \nSuggested Supplies:Watercolor sets and paper (either one is great) \n\nWatercolor set\nWatercolor pad (any watercolor pad of this size with 30 pages would work well)\n\nRecordings:All course sessions will be recorded\, and registered participants will receive temporary access to the recordings for later viewing.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/awaken-self-compassion-through-art-journaling-online-9-8-9-29/2026-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T210000
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/2026-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T181500
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/2026-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221416Z
CREATED:20260826T221414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T221416Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Tea Gathering\, GGF 9/13
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-9-13/
CATEGORIES:Tea Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T112000
DTSTAMP:20260909T025201Z
CREATED:20260712T004001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T025201Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday 10:00am Dharma Talk: Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler\, Livestream/Onsite 9/13
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-9-13/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000518Z
CREATED:20260712T004017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000518Z
UID:10002758-1789241400-1789246800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Resonant Void: A Butoh Performance\, CC 9/12
DESCRIPTION:Resonant Void is a Butoh-inspired performance exploring the space between birth and dissolution\, presence and disappearance\, and the hidden emotional landscapes of the body. \nDeveloped in Tokyo in collaboration with Japanese Butoh artist Motoya Kondo\, Yuko Kawamoto\, and Minoru Hideshima\, and dramaturg Conan Amok\, and teachers such as Daisuke Yoshimoto\, Yumiko Yoshioka\, Marie-Gabrielle Rothie\, Yumino Seki\, and Seisaku\, the work immerses audiences in a stark\, minimal world shaped by membrane-like materials such as mosquito netting and plastic sheeting. These objects become barriers\, wombs\, thresholds\, and skins—surfaces through which the performer emerges\, retreats\, and transforms. \nDrawing from Butoh’s traditions of slowness\, intensity\, and emotional excavation\, alongside elements of performance art\, somatic practice\, and physical theatre\, the piece moves through trembling stillness\, creaturely transformation\, and ritual-like gesture. \nVisually sparse yet emotionally charged\, Resonant Void invites audiences to witness what often remains unseen: inner movements of feeling\, thresholds between identities\, and the quiet force of becoming. \nIn addition to this performance\, Joanna Rosenfeld is facilitating a three-day Butoh workshop September 11–13.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/resonant-void-solo-performance-by-joanna-rosenfeld-cc-9-12/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260905T214943Z
CREATED:20260905T214943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T214943Z
UID:10004231-1789207200-1789210800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday 10:00 am Dharma Talk & Livestream: Gengyoku Tim Wicks\, CC 9/12
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. \nPaula Arai’s talk will draw on her new book\, Of Mud & Lotuses. The book is available in the bookstore\, and she will be signing copies after the talk. \n\nNOTE: Preceding the Dharma talk\, from 10 – 10:15\, there is a 15-minute period of gathering and settling to allow everyone to sign in on time and be prepared for the talk to begin. \nTo join the Dharma Talk using Zoom:\nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-1000-am-dharma-talk-livestream-gengyoku-tim-wicks-cc-9-12/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004314Z
CREATED:20260712T003916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004314Z
UID:10002683-1789203600-1789214400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Half-Day Sitting\, GGF 9/12
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-9-12/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T054000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260909T020857Z
CREATED:20260827T015411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T020857Z
UID:10004098-1789191600-1789236000@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday One-Day Sitting\, CC 9/12
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 5:00 pm in the City Center dining room. \nIf you have any questions regarding the schedule\, guidelines\, or your eligibility for the One-Day Sitting\, please consult with the head of the meditation hall (ino) at ccino@sfzc.org before completing your registration. \nThe registration deadline is September 10. \nPlease submit this form in order to complete your registration.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-one-day-sitting-cc-9-12/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010057Z
CREATED:20260512T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010057Z
UID:10001069-1789155000-1789160400@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/2026-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000519Z
CREATED:20260712T004017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000519Z
UID:10002759-1789146000-1789315200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:The Space in Between: A Three-Day Butoh Immersion with Joanna Rosenfeld\, CC 9/11–9/13 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 11\, 5:00–8:00 pmSaturday\, September 12\, 9:00 am–3:00 pmSunday\, September 13\, 10:00 am–4:00 pm \nThis engrossing three-day workshop at City Center is open to performers\, movers\, dancers\, actors\, and curious beginners. \nThe workshop will explore the thresholds between: \n\nimpulse and action\nself and other\ntouch and distance\ncontrol and surrender\nstillness and transformation\n\nParticipants will work with: \n\nthread\, ribbon\, wool\, and fabric scores\nsensory awakening practices\ntouch and relational movement\nButoh imagery and altered states\nresistance\, weight\, and spatial architecture\nsolo and group composition\nauthentic presence and emotional depth\n\nNo previous Butoh experience required. \nIn addition to this workshop\, Joanna Rosenfeld is giving a performance on Saturday evening 9/12.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/the-space-in-between-a-three-day-butoh-immersion-with-joanna-rosenfeld-cc-9-11-9-13/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260911T012049Z
CREATED:20260512T232131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T012049Z
UID:10002999-1789066800-1789072200@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/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20261011T210701Z
CREATED:20260511T225541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T210701Z
UID:10004302-1789066800-1789070400@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/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T220900Z
CREATED:20260511T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220900Z
UID:10000226-1789061400-1789065000@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/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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