Trans Sangha

Trans Sangha fosters trans community grounded in mutual aid while following in the tradition of the Buddha. We run a meditation and discussion group twice a month that focuses on the intersection of Buddhism, meditation, trans issues, and community care.

For the latest information, visit the Trans Sangha website.

Schedule
We meet on the 2nd, 4th, and occasionally 5th Thursdays of the month. We gather at 7pm, and begin meditation shortly after. Check the Trans Sangha website for upcoming dates.

Our regular format includes 20-30 minutes of meditation, a short talk, and community discussion, ending at 8:30pm. If you’d like to stick around and chat, we share a snack outside after the meeting.

Location
We are meeting at the SF LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, while the Zen Center's zendo is under renovation. We will return to meeting at Zen Center in September.

Joining and Contact Information
Drop-ins are welcome! Join our Signal chat to get updates regarding upcoming meetings or you can email us at TransSangha@gmail.org.

Covid Protocol and Accessibility
KN95 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 and inclusive of sangha members who are disabled, chronically ill, and/or immunocompromised.

For other accessibility related info, see our website.

Facilitators
The group is co-facilitated by Eleanor Rykener (she/her) and Marion Anthonisen (they/them). Eleanor is a student in the Soto Zen Buddhist lineage and Marion is a student of the Insight tradition of Theravada Buddhism. Please feel free to say hi before or after meetings!

Kei Claire Van Arnam is also a facilitator and is currently away on extended retreat.