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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
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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
UID:10001848-1787388600-1787403600@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/2026-08-22/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010057Z
CREATED:20260512T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010057Z
UID:10001066-1787340600-1787346000@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/2026-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T230433Z
CREATED:20260512T230433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T230433Z
UID:10002419-1787252400-1787257800@www.sfzc.org
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/2026-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T200000
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/2026-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T220900Z
CREATED:20260511T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220900Z
UID:10000223-1787247000-1787250600@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/2026-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010140Z
CREATED:20260510T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T010140Z
UID:10000183-1787241600-1787482800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Deep Rest In Zen And Yoga: Learning To Let Go And Be Upright\, CC 8/20–8/23
DESCRIPTION:Deep Rest is a skill that we all need more of and that we can develop. With regular practice\, we can learn how to allow mind and body to readily transition from their everyday activated (sympathetic) state to a parasympathetic mode. Deep Rest is a state of body and mind that is mentally and physically in repose\, one that brings balance and ease to our experience of life. Entering Deep Rest\, one experiences a profound stillness that is sustained without strain\, one that supports the cultivation of meditative tranquility. \nIn this Deep Rest Retreat\, we will practice letting go in Restorative Yoga postures\, expand our breathing practice in pranayama (yogic breathing)\, and explore how to support deep rest as we practice the posture of upright sitting.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/deep-rest-in-zen-and-yoga-learning-to-let-go-and-be-upright-cc-8-20-8-23/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260808T234224Z
CREATED:20260808T234223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T234224Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday 7:30 pm Dharma Talk: Ellen Simpson\, Livestream/Onsite 8/19
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. \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-ellen-simpson-livestream-onsite-8-19/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T110000
DTSTAMP:20260816T035505Z
CREATED:20260510T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T035505Z
UID:10000182-1787155200-1787482800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:True Body\, True Self: Zen and Yoga\, ZMC 8/19–8/23 – Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating compassionate presence of body and mind through Vinyasa Yoga\, Yin Yoga\, and Zen practice\, we actualize our true body and true self. \nThis four-night retreat is devoted to integrating the vital yet calming practices of Vinyasa and Yin Yoga with the wisdom and compassion of Zen meditation and insight. Together\, by cultivating presence of body and mind through these parallel practices\, we can wake up to this gift of human life. We will offer gentle\, mixed-level yoga\, meditation\, Dharma discussion\, and ample unstructured time to enjoy Tassajara’s wilderness and hot springs. \nAll levels welcome.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/true-body-true-self-zen-and-yoga-zmc-8-19-8-23/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T204500
DTSTAMP:20260813T230324Z
CREATED:20260512T222629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T230324Z
UID:10001587-1787080500-1787085900@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/2026-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010059Z
CREATED:20260512T222301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010059Z
UID:10001326-1786995000-1787000400@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/2026-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T181500
DTSTAMP:20260712T011407Z
CREATED:20260712T011248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T011407Z
UID:10002771-1786899600-1786904100@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Sangha with Senior Dharma Teacher Fu Schroeder
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday\, 5:00–6:15 pm PT \nIn addition to the Online Zendo schedule and Dharma offerings of classes and lectures\, we offer a weekly drop-in Sangha Practice Session with Senior Dharma Teacher Fu Schroeder from Green Gulch Farm. This session is hosted on Zoom and features: \n\n5 minutes of silent sitting\nDharma offering from the Senior Dharma Teacher\nInteractive discussion with the teacher\nOpportunity for private interviews \n\nAll are welcome. Registration is not required. You can easily join using a computer\, laptop\, mobile device\, or phone. \nView previously recorded Thursday and Sunday Practice sessions. Select “Fu Sangha Sessions” from the menu. \n\nSupport SFZC Online Programs: \nPlease consider supporting our practice centers and our expanding online community.We are grateful for your support!Give Now \n\nJoin the senior dharma teacher in the Online Zendo with a computer or mobile device: \nMeeting ID: 264-616-8381Passcode: 805991 \nBy phone:+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)Find your local number
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/sunday-sangha-with-senior-dharma-teacher-fu-schroeder/2026-08-16/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T112000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004349Z
CREATED:20260712T004001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004349Z
UID:10002740-1786874400-1786879200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday 10:00am Dharma Talk: Sessei Meg McNeil (Levie)\, Livestream/Onsite 8/16
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-sessei-meg-mcneil-levie-livestream-onsite-8-16/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T130000
DTSTAMP:20260712T004336Z
CREATED:20260712T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T004336Z
UID:10002718-1786870800-1786885200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Caregivers' Sitting\, CC 8/16
DESCRIPTION:This half-day sitting for caregivers is intended to offer a time of refuge and learning about supportive meditation practices. Led by Outreach Coordinator Ellen Simpson\, it will include instructions in sitting and walking meditation\, a short lecture with Q&A\, and an opportunity for individual instruction. Forms for sitting and moving in the zendo (meditation hall) will be briefly discussed. \nOpen to all caregivers\, including nurses\, daycare providers\, and people taking care of family members. Offered by donation.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/caregivers-sitting-cc-8-16/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260924T212239Z
CREATED:20260712T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T212239Z
UID:10002720-1786822200-1786827600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:100 Light Years of Solitude\, Butoh Performance\, at Yugen Theatre\, 8/15 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:Following Yumiko’s acclaimed solo Before the Dawn\, this is the second part of her trilogy. \nInspired by Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude to explore a state of solitude\, Yumiko dances the life of a unique creature\, born on a planet 100 light years away from ours. Imagining that this creature is the only one of its species on that planet\, it enjoys unfolding its life until it realizes its destiny… to exist in solitude. \nYumiko says\, “In my childhood\, I was always fascinated by the imaginary creatures and monsters of fairy tales. Butoh\, a dance of metamorphosis\, helps me to explore this imaginary world\, and make something invisible visible.” \nNote about location:This performance takes place at Yugen Theater/ Noh Space 2840 Mariposa St\, San Francisco\, CA 94110 \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.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/100-light-years-of-solitude-butoh-performance-at-yugen-theatre-8-15/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T123000
DTSTAMP:20260729T222554Z
CREATED:20260510T214857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T222554Z
UID:10003572-1786791600-1786797000@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Dancing with Chronic Illness and Pain: Ongoing Group\, Online 6/20–11/21
DESCRIPTION:The Zoom link to participate in this event will be provided at least 24 hours before it begins. Please call 415-354-0360 if you have any questions. \n\nMonthly on third Saturdays\, 11 am–12:30 pm PT\nJune 20\, July 18\, August 15\, September 19\, October 17\, and November 21 \nIf you have previously participated in any of the “Dancing in the Dark Fields” series\, we invite you to consider this ongoing monthly practice group\, which will expand on those teachings and community. \nZenshin Florence Caplow\, who will be teaching the class\, has “danced” with auto-immune illness for the last two decades\, including rheumatoid arthritis. She is also a Zen priest and teacher\, co-editor of The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty Five Centuries of Awakened Women\, and a Unitarian Universalist minister. \nZenshin Florence Caplow’s book\, Tend to Your Spirit: Mindful Living With Chronic Illness\, is available to order from the SFZC online bookstore. \nRecordings:\nAll course sessions will be recorded\, and registered participants will receive temporary access to the recordings for later viewing.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/dancing-with-chronic-illness-and-pain-ongoing-group-online-6-20-11-21/2026-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Extended Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T113000
DTSTAMP:20260729T024522Z
CREATED:20260729T024521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T024522Z
UID:10003564-1786788000-1786793400@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday 10:00 am Dharma Talk: Gengyoku Tim Wicks\, Livestream/Onsite 8/15
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-gengyoku-tim-wicks-livestream-onsite-8-15/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260816T035504Z
CREATED:20260510T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T035504Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday One-Day Sitting\, GGF 8/15 – Waitlist Only
DESCRIPTION:This gentle one-day sitting will begin mid-morning to allow participants coming from outside Green Gulch to join more easily. \nWe’ll begin at 9am and follow the traditional forms of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation)\, along with silent walking in the garden in the afternoon. \nThere will be a dharma talk in the morning\, and lunch will be held in silence in the dining room. All participants are also welcome to join the Green Gulch community for dinner in the dining room at 6:00 pm\, after the sitting. \nDevoting this day to sitting together offers a chance to step outside the busyness and noise of everyday life\, resettle\, and clarify what’s most important. \nIf you are new to Green Gulch or Zen forms\, an orientation will be held at 8:15 am. Please plan on arriving at Green Gulch by 8:00 am to have time to find your way to the zendo for instruction. \nIf you have any questions regarding the schedule\, guidelines\, or your eligibility for the One-Day Sitting\, please consult with the head of the meditation hall (ino) at ggfino@sfzc.org before completing your registration. \nSample Schedule
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-one-day-sitting-ggf-8-15/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T085000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010102Z
CREATED:20260512T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010102Z
UID:10001847-1786783800-1786798800@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/2026-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T054000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260924T222112Z
CREATED:20260729T024140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T222112Z
UID:10003543-1786772400-1786816800@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Saturday One-Day Sitting\, CC 8/15
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. \nPlease complete this form in order to complete your registration.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/saturday-one-day-sitting-cc-8-15/
CATEGORIES:Sitting Meditation & Sesshins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010057Z
CREATED:20260512T221452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010057Z
UID:10001065-1786735800-1786741200@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/2026-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260911T012049Z
CREATED:20260512T232131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T012049Z
UID:10002540-1786647600-1786653000@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/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20261011T210701Z
CREATED:20260511T225541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T210701Z
UID:10000483-1786647600-1786651200@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/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T220900Z
CREATED:20260511T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T220900Z
UID:10000222-1786642200-1786645800@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/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260808T234222Z
CREATED:20260808T234221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T234222Z
UID:10003868-1786563000-1786566600@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday 7:30 pm Dharma Talk: Dan Zigmond\, Livestream/Onsite 8/12
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. \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-dan-zigmond-livestream-onsite-8-12/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260924T205023Z
CREATED:20260510T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T205023Z
UID:10000180-1786541400-1786705200@www.sfzc.org
SUMMARY:The Reset Retreat: Bringing the Joy of Dharma to Your Work and Life\, GGF 8/12–8/14
DESCRIPTION:The Reset Retreat offers an immersive\, device-free environment to help you cultivate the qualities of mind and communication skills that lead to well-being and success—at work\, with money\, and in life. Given how much of our lives we spend working\, this retreat is designed to bring joy\, purpose\, and flow to the moments that shape so much of who we are. \nThe retreat spans just 48 hours—short enough to fit your schedule\, yet long enough for a real shift. Past participants have described the experience as “timeless.” Set in the breathtaking Marin Headlands just north of San Francisco at Green Gulch Farm\, you’ll have space to truly unplug\, reset your nervous system\, and discover the clarity and wisdom that emerge from stillness. \nThis is an invitation to stop reacting to your life and start living it. To shift from busyness as a default to intentionally cultivating your most important asset: your presence. \nOver the course of the retreat\, you’ll hike through the headlands\, share organic meals\, practice meditation techniques designed for real life\, move between collective silence and catalytic conversation\, experience a restorative sound bath\, and walk to the ocean. \nWe welcome those new to meditation as well as those with decades of experience.
URL:https://www.sfzc.org/event/the-reset-retreat-bringing-the-dharma-to-work-and-money-ggf-8-12-8-14/
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Retreats
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