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Beginners’ Half-Day Sitting, CC 10/18
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.
Fee Information
- Benefactor: $105 — supports others’ participation
- Standard: $84 — covers full program costs
- Member: $76 — for current SFZC members
- Supported: $55 — community supported rate
Support Funds
San Francisco Zen Center is committed to making Zen practice and the Dharma accessible to all who seek it. In addition to our sliding scale fees, we offer both a General Support Fund and a dedicated BIPOC Support Fund for those who need financial assistance. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to supportfunds@sfzc.org before registering—we’re happy to support your participation.
For more information on our fee structure, see this document.
Or call 415-354-0360.
Sozan Michael McCord
President
Sozan Michael McCord is the current President of San Francisco Zen Center, where he’s been a resident practitioner since 2009. Over the years, he’s held a number of leadership roles across the organization—including Director of City Center (Beginner’s Mind Temple) from 2019 to 2021 and Chief Financial Officer from 2021 to 2024.