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Sunday, November 1, 10 am–12 pm PT - A monk asked Ummon, "What is the teaching of a whole lifetime?" Ummon replied, "An appropriate response." —Blue Cliff Record, Case 14 ...
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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 ...
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Sunday, November 1, 2 – 5 pm, Green Gulch Farm - In this afternoon event, people from all walks of life and loss gather to acknowledge and mourn the death ... |
2 events,Meditation in Recovery will meet in a hybrid format—In person AND on Zoom— each Monday. Monday Nights at 7:30 - Join Online Meeting - Meeting ID: 886 966 3311 - ... Use this page to register for the class only. If you would like to register for the full Fall Practice Period, there is a Residential option or an Online/Commuter option. ... |
2 events,Four Tuesdays, November 3–24, 5–6:30 pm PT - In this four-week online course, we will explore the Heart Sutra, or Sutra on the Heart of Realizing Wisdom Beyond Wisdom (Prajna ... YUZ meets in person weekly in the Buddha Hall of City Center on 300 Page Street. For the latest information, visit the Young Urban Zen site. Tuesday evenings, 7:15 – ... |
2 events,Four Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 pm PT “For Zen students, a weed is a treasure.” —Shunryu Suzuki Roshi - Are you having difficulty in meditation or concentrating in daily life? Do you ...
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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. NOTE: Preceding the Dharma talk, from 7:30 - 7:45, there is a 15-minute period of gathering and settling to allow everyone to ... |
5 events,
Three-Day Sesshin, City Center 11/5–11/7
This page is for the in-person at City Center sesshin. If you want to attend the online version, register for the Three-Day Sesshin, Online 11/5–11/7. Sesshins are traditional Soto Zen meditation retreats that include formal zendo meals, Dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation, and private interviews with senior teachers. In order to understand the nature ...
Three-Day Sesshin, Online 11/5–11/7
This page is for ONLINE sesshin registration. If you want to sit in-person at City Center please register for the Three-Day Sesshin, City Center 11/5-11/7. Sesshins are traditional Soto Zen meditation retreats that include Dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation, and the opportunity for group practice discussion sessions. This sesshin will be offered through the ... Every Thursday, 5:30 – 6:30 pm PT. Join San Francisco Zen Center teachers for a weekly online drop-in session, offering opportunities to connect in real time. Each session includes: 20 ... Four Thursdays, October 29–November 19, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm PT - How can an 8th-century Zen poem illuminate some of the deepest challenges of the 21st century? The Sandokai (“Harmony of ... 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 ... |
3 events,Meditation in Recovery will be meeting by Zoom. Friday Nights at 7:30 - Join Online Meeting - Meeting ID: 886 966 3311 - Passcode: Meditate23 - Please join us at ... |
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This page is for the ONLINE sesshin registration. If you want to sit in-person at City Center, register for the Saturday One-Day Sitting, City Center 11/7. One-day sittings offer traditional Soto Zen all-day meditation practice. We ask those who join one-day sittings to commit to participating in the complete schedule. (View a sample schedule). This ...
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This page is for in-person at City Center sesshin registration. If you want to join online, register for the Saturday One-Day Sitting, Online 11/7. One-day sittings offer traditional Soto Zen ... Weekly meeting: Saturdays, 8:50 am – 1:00 pm. Saturday Sangha is for anyone who joins the zazen schedule during the weekdays and/or on Saturday. Within the container of traditional forms, ... |
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Sunday, November 8, 9:30 am–4:30 pm, in the Wheelwright Center - To be you is enough, you know... – Shunryu Suzuki Roshi - Anxiety and our aversion to it are ...
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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 ... Four Sundays, November 8–29, 2:30–4:00 pm PT Deep Rest is a skill that we all need. With regular practice, we can learn how to allow mind and body to easily ... |
2 events,Meditation in Recovery will meet in a hybrid format—In person AND on Zoom— each Monday. Monday Nights at 7:30 - Join Online Meeting - Meeting ID: 886 966 3311 - ... Use this page to register for the class only. If you would like to register for the full Fall Practice Period, there is a Residential option or an Online/Commuter option. ... |
3 events,
Five-Day Sesshin, GGF 11/10–11/15
Sesshin, meaning "to gather, collect, and convey the mind-heart," is a traditional Soto Zen meditation retreat that includes formal zendo meals, Dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation, and private interviews with senior teachers. In order to understand the nature of our formal retreats, and to be clear about the details of the practice, please review ... Four Tuesdays, November 3–24, 5–6:30 pm PT - In this four-week online course, we will explore the Heart Sutra, or Sutra on the Heart of Realizing Wisdom Beyond Wisdom (Prajna ... YUZ meets in person weekly in the Buddha Hall of City Center on 300 Page Street. For the latest information, visit the Young Urban Zen site. Tuesday evenings, 7:15 – ... |
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City Center, including the offices, zendo, and Online Zendo, will be closed in honor of Veterans Day. Four Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 pm PT “For Zen students, a weed is a treasure.” —Shunryu Suzuki Roshi - Are you having difficulty in meditation or concentrating in daily life? Do you ...
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Not Meeting
No Public Dharma Talk today due to Veteran's Day. |
3 events,Every Thursday, 5:30 – 6:30 pm PT. Join San Francisco Zen Center teachers for a weekly online drop-in session, offering opportunities to connect in real time. Each session includes: 20 minutes of meditation - A brief Dharma reflection - Group discussion - These sessions provide a welcoming space for practice and community connection, open to ... Four Thursdays, October 29–November 19, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm PT - How can an 8th-century Zen poem illuminate some of the deepest challenges of the 21st century? The Sandokai (“Harmony of ... |
5 events,Fridays, October 9–November 20 A series of half-day sittings led by senior students at City Center will take place every Friday morning from October 9 through November 20 in the zendo. Everyone is welcome to drop-in, no registration required. Zazenkai, CC 10/9 Zazenkai, CC 10/16 Zazenkai, CC 10/23 Zazenkai, CC 11/13 Zazenkai, CC 11/20 Zazen ...
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Jizo Bodhisattva is the fearless guardian with deep vow to enter all hell realms to help. They are unwavering in their steadfast resolve and compassionate presence. The Jizo Peace Project arose as a response to the great tragedy in Gaza and Israel. The project's intention is to honor the children who have perished since October ...
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Friday, November 13, 2026 Doors open at 6:00 pm Event starts at 7:00 pm and ends by 11:00 pm Great American Music Hall 859 O’Farrell St, San Francisco In November ... |
8 events,Saturday, 8:40 – 9:25 am, in the Buddha Hall at City Center - Please arrive by 8:30 am. Zazen (Meditation) Instruction is offered by senior practitioners and is required before participation in a one-day sitting. Zendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction is offered at 11:40 am and complements Meditation Instruction.
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In the Conference Center at 310 Page Street - This 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 ... Two Saturdays, November 7 and 14, 9:00–11:00 am PT “Now this, monks, is the noble truth of the way leading to the cessation of suffering: it is this Noble Eightfold ... |
5 events,
Five-Day Sesshin, GGF 11/10–11/15
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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 ...
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A kettle of water boiling over a charcoal fire; host and guests gather around to share tea and conversation. The Way of Tea is a Japanese tradition transmitted for centuries, ... Four Sundays, November 8–29, 2:30–4:00 pm PT Deep Rest is a skill that we all need. With regular practice, we can learn how to allow mind and body to easily ... |
3 events,Six Mondays, November 16–December 21, 9:00 am–11:00 am PT (View in your time zone) How can reading and writing poetry illuminate and uplift our Dharma practice? How does Dharma practice ... Meditation in Recovery will meet in a hybrid format—In person AND on Zoom— each Monday. Monday Nights at 7:30 - Join Online Meeting - Meeting ID: 886 966 3311 - ... Use this page to register for the class only. If you would like to register for the full Fall Practice Period, there is a Residential option or an Online/Commuter option. ... |
2 events,Four Tuesdays, November 3–24, 5–6:30 pm PT - In this four-week online course, we will explore the Heart Sutra, or Sutra on the Heart of Realizing Wisdom Beyond Wisdom (Prajna ... YUZ meets in person weekly in the Buddha Hall of City Center on 300 Page Street. For the latest information, visit the Young Urban Zen site. Tuesday evenings, 7:15 – ... |
3 events,
One Breath, One Brushstroke: Intuitive Painting Practice Retreat, GGF 11/18–11/22
Wednesday, Nov 18, 4 pm–Sunday, Nov 22, 11 am - In this class on intuitive painting, the invitation is to be mindful as you paint—to paint for the experience, not for the end product. When we spontaneously create, we come back to the source at every moment. There is no need to plan, no need ... Four Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 pm PT “For Zen students, a weed is a treasure.” —Shunryu Suzuki Roshi - Are you having difficulty in meditation or concentrating in daily life? Do you ...
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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. NOTE: Preceding the Dharma talk, from 7:30 - 7:45, there is a 15-minute period of gathering and settling to allow everyone to ... |
4 events,Every Thursday, 5:30 – 6:30 pm PT. Join San Francisco Zen Center teachers for a weekly online drop-in session, offering opportunities to connect in real time. Each session includes: 20 minutes of meditation - A brief Dharma reflection - Group discussion - These sessions provide a welcoming space for practice and community connection, open to ... Four Thursdays, October 29–November 19, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm PT - How can an 8th-century Zen poem illuminate some of the deepest challenges of the 21st century? The Sandokai (“Harmony of ... 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 ... |
4 events,Fridays, October 9–November 20 A series of half-day sittings led by senior students at City Center will take place every Friday morning from October 9 through November 20 in the zendo. Everyone is welcome to drop-in, no registration required. Zazenkai, CC 10/9 Zazenkai, CC 10/16 Zazenkai, CC 10/23 Zazenkai, CC 11/13 Zazenkai, CC 11/20 Zazen ...
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There will be a ceremony for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) in the zendo after evening zazen in place of evening service. From the GLAAD website: Transgender Day of Remembrance ... Meditation in Recovery will be meeting by Zoom. Friday Nights at 7:30 - Join Online Meeting - Meeting ID: 886 966 3311 - Passcode: Meditate23 - Please join us at the usual time; log in five minutes before the meeting opens. Fridays, 7:30 – 9 pm - This drop-in group explores the connections between Buddhist ... |
5 events,Weekly meeting: Saturdays, 8:50 am – 1:00 pm. Saturday Sangha is for anyone who joins the zazen schedule during the weekdays and/or on Saturday. Within the container of traditional forms, ...
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Teachers: Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Senior Everyday Zen Dharma teachers. These traditional yet relaxed all-day sittings begin at 9:00 am and include meditation, a silent lunch, Dharma talk/discussion, and dokusan ...
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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. NOTE: Preceding the Dharma talk, from 10 - 10:15, there is a 15-minute period of gathering and settling to allow everyone to ... |
5 events,
One Breath, One Brushstroke: Intuitive Painting Practice Retreat, GGF 11/18–11/22
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With Meikyo Chelsea True, Junsen Shelly Hughes, Kanjin Yael Raff Peskin, Samara Alima, and Kanki Elis Herman - Rooted in the Soto Zen lineage of Suzuki Roshi and grounded in ...
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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 ... Four Sundays, November 8–29, 2:30–4:00 pm PT Deep Rest is a skill that we all need. With regular practice, we can learn how to allow mind and body to easily ... |
3 events,Six Mondays, November 16–December 21, 9:00 am–11:00 am PT (View in your time zone) How can reading and writing poetry illuminate and uplift our Dharma practice? How does Dharma practice ... Meditation in Recovery will meet in a hybrid format—In person AND on Zoom— each Monday. Monday Nights at 7:30 - Join Online Meeting - Meeting ID: 886 966 3311 - Passcode: Meditate23 - If attending online, please log in five minutes before the meeting opens. Mondays, 7:30 – 9 pm - This drop-in group explores ... Use this page to register for the class only. If you would like to register for the full Fall Practice Period, there is a Residential option or an Online/Commuter option. ... |
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SFZC's Beginners Mind Temple/City Center invites you to join us for these special ceremonies, as well as to be aware of the changes to our regular schedule. For more information, ... Four Tuesdays, November 3–24, 5–6:30 pm PT - In this four-week online course, we will explore the Heart Sutra, or Sutra on the Heart of Realizing Wisdom Beyond Wisdom (Prajna ... YUZ meets in person weekly in the Buddha Hall of City Center on 300 Page Street. For the latest information, visit the Young Urban Zen site. Tuesday evenings, 7:15 – 8:45 pm - Young Urban Zen (YUZ) is a group under the auspices of the San Francisco Zen Center, with a particular focus on those ... |
1 event,
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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. NOTE: Preceding the Dharma talk, from 7:30 - 7:45, there is a 15-minute period of gathering and settling to allow everyone to ... |
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Not Meeting
Thursday Drop-in Practice Session will not meet today. |
1 event,Meditation in Recovery will be meeting by Zoom. Friday Nights at 7:30 - Join Online Meeting - Meeting ID: 886 966 3311 - Passcode: Meditate23 - Please join us at the usual time; log in five minutes before the meeting opens. Fridays, 7:30 – 9 pm - This drop-in group explores the connections between Buddhist ... |
6 events,
Rohatsu Sesshin, City Center 11/28–12/5
This page is for the in-person at City Center sesshin. If you want to attend the shorter online version, register for the Three-Day Rohatsu Sesshin, Online 12/3–12/5. Rohatsu Sesshin commemorates Buddha's enlightenment and closes the Fall Practice Period. Sesshin (meaning "to gather, collect, and convey the mind-heart") is a traditional Soto Zen meditation retreat that ... Saturday, 8:40 – 9:25 am, in the Buddha Hall at City Center - Please arrive by 8:30 am. Zazen (Meditation) Instruction is offered by senior practitioners and is required before participation in a one-day sitting. Zendo (Meditation Hall) Forms Instruction is offered at 11:40 am and complements Meditation Instruction. Weekly meeting: Saturdays, 8:50 am – 1:00 pm. Saturday 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. During the week, participation includes zazen with the invitation to ...
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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 ... |
5 events,
Rohatsu Sesshin, City Center 11/28–12/5
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Sunday, November 29, 9:00 am–5:00 pm, in the Yurt - The hungry ghost is a powerful Buddhist metaphor for insatiable hunger of any kind: physical, emotional, or mental. As people ...
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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 ... Four Sundays, November 8–29, 2:30–4:00 pm PT Deep Rest is a skill that we all need. With regular practice, we can learn how to allow mind and body to easily ... |
3 events,Six Mondays, November 16–December 21, 9:00 am–11:00 am PT (View in your time zone) How can reading and writing poetry illuminate and uplift our Dharma practice? How does Dharma practice ... Meditation in Recovery will meet in a hybrid format—In person AND on Zoom— each Monday. Monday Nights at 7:30 - Join Online Meeting - Meeting ID: 886 966 3311 - Passcode: Meditate23 - If attending online, please log in five minutes before the meeting opens. Mondays, 7:30 – 9 pm - This drop-in group explores ... |
2 events,
Not Meeting
Not Meeting
YUZ won't be meeting this week. For the latest information, visit the Young Urban Zen site. |
2 events,
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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. NOTE: Preceding the Dharma talk, from 7:30 - 7:45, there is a 15-minute period of gathering and settling to allow everyone to ... |
3 events,
Three-Day Rohatsu Sesshin, Online 12/3–12/5
This page is for the ONLINE sesshin registration. If you want to sit in-person, register for Rohatsu Sesshin, City Center 11/28–12/5. The three-day online Rohatsu Sesshin commemorates Buddha's enlightenment and closes the Fall Practice Period. This sesshin coincides with the final three days of the in-person sesshin. This sesshin will be offered through the Online ... 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: Sangha Night is on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month: a community building focused evening open to all ... |
3 events,Meditation in Recovery will be meeting by Zoom. Friday Nights at 7:30 - Join Online Meeting - Meeting ID: 886 966 3311 - Passcode: Meditate23 - Please join us at the usual time; log in five minutes before the meeting opens. Fridays, 7:30 – 9 pm - This drop-in group explores the connections between Buddhist ... |
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Ceremony follows morning zazen Shakyamuni Buddha made a vow that he would continue to sit in meditation until he either died or found the truth. On the morning of the ...
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Teachers: Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Senior Everyday Zen Dharma teachers. These traditional yet relaxed all-day sittings begin at 9:00 am and include meditation, a silent lunch, Dharma talk/discussion, and dokusan ... |