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SUMMARY:Wednesday 7:30 pm Dharma Talk: Heather Shōren Iarusso\, Livestream/Onsite 9/2
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-heather-shoren-iarusso-livestream-onsite-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260901T232928Z
CREATED:20260510T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T232928Z
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SUMMARY:Satori and Salutations: Opening to the Heart of Zen and Yoga\, ZMC 9/2–9/6 – Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the luminosity of a clear mind\, a balanced body\, and an open heart amidst the restorative beauty of Tassajara. \nJoin James Higgins and Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel in this three-day revitalizing retreat. Through soul-enriching asana practices and deeply nourishing periods of meditation and rest\, discover your potential for increased vitality and happiness. We will also explore the heart of Zen through the classic collection of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi’s talks\, Zen Mind\, Beginner’s Mind. With pranayama\, yoga nidra\, Dharma study\, and meditation\, this workshop will foster optimal wellness and deep nurturing of the spirit. \nOne year of yoga practice is helpful.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/satori-and-salutations-opening-to-the-heart-of-zen-and-yoga-zmc-9-2-9-6-waitlist-only/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T204500
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/2026-09-01/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T214543Z
CREATED:20260510T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T214543Z
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SUMMARY:Easy as Breathing: Wild Heart Writing for Women\, ZMC 9/1–9/6 – Canceled
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-zmc-9-1-9-6-waitlist-only/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T210000
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/2026-08-31/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T181500
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/2026-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T112000
DTSTAMP:20260925T051152Z
CREATED:20260712T004001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T051152Z
UID:10002742-1788084000-1788088800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday 10:00am Dharma Talk: Kokyo Henkel\, Livestream/Onsite 8/30
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:\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/sunday-1000am-dharma-talk-kokyo-henkel-livestream-onsite-8-30/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260925T000501Z
CREATED:20260815T031357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T000501Z
UID:10004055-1788015600-1788026400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Zen Sin Fronteras Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony\, CC 8/29
DESCRIPTION:Zen Sin Fronteras (Zen Without Borders) is a global community of Zen practice founded by Sozan Miglioli. \nIn this public ceremony\, practitioners will receive the sixteen bodhisattva precepts and vow to live their lives in accord with them. Everyone is welcome to attend this free ceremony. \nNote: for this formal ceremony\, please wear shirts/dresses/blouses that have sleeves and skirts/dresses/trousers that cover the knees. \n\nZen Sin Fronteras es una comunidad global de práctica Zen fundada por Sozan Miglioli.  \nEn esta ceremonia pública los practicantes recibirán los dieciséis preceptos del bodhisattva y harán el voto de vivir sus vidas de acuerdo con ellos. Todas las personas son bienvenidas a asistir a esta ceremonia gratuita. \nNota: Para esta ceremonia formal\, se ruega llevar camisas/vestidos/blusas con mangas y faldas/vestidos/pantalones que cubran las rodillas.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/zen-sin-fronteras-bodhisattva-initiation-ceremony-cc-8-29/
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T213721Z
CREATED:20260510T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T213721Z
UID:10004105-1788008400-1788013800@www.sfzc.org
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-8-22-10-3/2026-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T024023Z
CREATED:20260815T031402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T024023Z
UID:10004059-1787997600-1788001200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday 10:00 am Dharma Talk & Livestream: Sozan Miglioli\, CC 8/29
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-livestream-sozan-miglioli-cc-8-29/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010102Z
CREATED:20260512T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010102Z
UID:10001849-1787993400-1788008400@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/2026-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010057Z
CREATED:20260512T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010057Z
UID:10001067-1787945400-1787950800@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/2026-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T064000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T071500
DTSTAMP:20260729T024517Z
CREATED:20260729T024516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T024517Z
UID:10003561-1787899200-1787901300@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Ceremony\, CC 8/28
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-8-28/
CATEGORIES:Ceremonies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260919T002456Z
CREATED:20260512T232740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T002456Z
UID:10003913-1787857200-1787862600@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-2/2026-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T200000
DTSTAMP:20261011T210701Z
CREATED:20260511T225541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T210701Z
UID:10000485-1787857200-1787860800@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/2026-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T220900Z
CREATED:20260511T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220900Z
UID:10000224-1787851800-1787855400@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/2026-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T213926Z
CREATED:20260510T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T213926Z
UID:10000186-1787846400-1788087600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:The Four Foundations of Mindfulness: A Retreat for People in Recovery\, ZMC 8/27–8/30 – Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore mindfulness practices that illuminate our deepest intention to live in recovery. \nThis retreat is designed for people who are active in recovery and interested in Buddhist principles that can support us. We will be exploring the Four Foundations of Mindfulness from the Satipatthana Sutra\, a practice to help guide us on the path of recovery. In our morning classes\, we will engage in short periods of sitting and walking meditation\, Dharma talks\, gentle exercise\, and discussion. Participants may also join the community in optional morning and evening zazen and services in the zendo. Each day will feature an all-inclusive 12-step meeting\, whatever your path of recovery might be. Afternoons are free\, with an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a teacher. Comfortable clothing\, slip on shoes\, and writing materials will be helpful.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/the-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-a-retreat-for-people-in-recovery-zmc-8-27-8-30/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260924T213308Z
CREATED:20260815T031404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T213308Z
UID:10004061-1787772600-1787776200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday 7:30 pm Dharma Talk: Zesho Susan O’Connell\, Livestream/Onsite 8/26
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-roger-hillyard-livestream-onsite-8-26/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010141Z
CREATED:20260510T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010141Z
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SUMMARY:Four-Day Sesshin\, GGF 8/26–8/30
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 26\, 4 pm—Sunday\, August 30\, 2 pm \nThe Late Summer Four-Day Sesshin at Green Gulch Farm offers an entry into intensive retreat practice for those new to sesshin\, as well as a chance for more experienced sitters to touch into the heart of practice. \nPlease review the example sesshin schedule. The sesshin will consist of sitting and walking meditation\, Dharma talks\, and ceremonies\, with light instruction as needed throughout. Meals will be eaten silently and may take the form of oryoki meals in the zendo\, informal silent meals in the dining room\, or a combination of the two. Participants will be informed prior to the start of the retreat. \nThere will be an orientation on Wednesday\, August 26 at 4:00 pm. The sesshin will begin on Wednesday after dinner and conclude with lunch on Sunday. \nIf you have questions about your participation in this sitting\, please contact the Ino\, Head of the Meditation Hall\, at ggfino@sfzc.org. \nTo register for this sesshin\, begin by completing this form.  \nOnce you have been approved for the sesshin\, you will be sent an email that will include a link through which you can process your payment and complete your registration.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/four-day-sesshin-ggf-8-26-8-30/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T204500
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/2026-08-25/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260824T210000
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/2026-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T181500
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/2026-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260816T201717Z
CREATED:20260816T201715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T201717Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Tea Gathering\, GGF 8/23 – Waitlist Only
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-8-23-waitlist-only/
CATEGORIES:Tea Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T112000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004350Z
CREATED:20260712T004001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004350Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday 10:00am Dharma Talk: Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler\, Livestream/Onsite 8/23
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-8-23/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260729T024511Z
CREATED:20260729T024510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T024511Z
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SUMMARY:Beginners' Half-Day Sitting\, CC 8/23
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-8-23/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Beginners' Sitting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T143000
DTSTAMP:20260828T213721Z
CREATED:20260510T214922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T213721Z
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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-8-22-10-3/2026-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T112000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T121500
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/2026-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T024002Z
CREATED:20260815T031401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T024002Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday 10:00 am Dharma Talk & Livestream: Ryushin Paul Haller\, CC 8/22
DESCRIPTION:Dharma talks by Zen teachers are a traditional method of transmitting the heart and understanding of Buddha’s Way. Everyone is welcome to attend. All public dharma talks are held in the Buddha Hall. \n\nNOTE: Preceding the Dharma talk\, from 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-ryushin-paul-haller-cc-8-22/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T130000
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/2026-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T084000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T092500
DTSTAMP:20260907T023422Z
CREATED:20260511T230347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T023422Z
UID:10000745-1787388000-1787390700@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/2026-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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