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Monthly BIPOC Affinity Group, CC 5/22
Description
In the Conference Center at 308 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 conversation over tea. The group offers an opportunity to explore the Dharma together, reflect on shared and individual experiences, and enjoy each other’s company in community.
For contact information, please visit our BIPOC Affinity Group homepage.
So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson
Greeting the world with a warm bow, Rev. So On Eli Brown-Stevenson serves as the Acting Tanto of Green Gulch Farm and the Belonging and Inclusion Liaison at San Francisco Zen Center, where he also serves on the Board as Governance Committee Chair. His work supports the rhythms of practice and community life, helping to cultivate an environment where sincere practice can take root and flourish.
Kōgetsu Jenny Mok
Chief Financial Officer
Kōgetsu Jenny Mok has been a practitioner since the late 90s and has dedicated her life to being of service. She was born in Canada and grew up in the Bay Area. After 20 years in the tech industry, she came to SFZC in 2019 and has lived residentially at all three temples, completing numerous practice periods at each.
Hiro Ikushima
Corporate Secretary
Hiro Ikushima is originally from Japan and began formally practicing Zen in 2008. In 2013, he practiced for four months at Antaiji, a Zen temple in Japan—an experience that deeply shaped the foundation of his practice.