Zen’s Chinese Ancestors: Kuan-Yin
Introduced by tanto Jim Hare.
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Monday Night Meeting
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Zen’s Chinese Ancestors: Hanshan
Hanshan (9th century) was a legendary figure associated with a collection of poems from the Chinese Tang Dynasty in the Taoist and Chan traditions. Jim Hare will present stories about this famous ancestor.
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Zen’s Chinese Ancestors: Rujing
Our guiding teacher, Rev. Myo Lahey, will discuss our zen ancestor, Rujing, Dogen's teacher in China.
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Retreat Night
Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between – a time to sit quietly with no interruptions.
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Haiku Poetry Night
Sangha member, Linda Dekker, will lead us in an evening of reading and writing haiku poetry.
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Buddha’s Teachings on Social & Communal Harmony
Several sangha practice leaders will present Buddha's Teachings on Social & Communal Harmony after studying with Hozan Alan Senauke, of Berkeley Zen Center.
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Dharma Talk by Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer
Rev. Kyosho Valorie Beer is an itinerant teacher for SF Zen Center's Branching Streams sanghas. She received dharma transmission from Edward Brown in 2013. In addition to leading retreats, Valorie is […]
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Way-Seeking Mind Talk by Patti Mitchell
The ‘way-seeking-mind talk’, gives a sangha member the opportunity to tell dharma friends the story of how we came to Zen practice. It usually emphasizes two aspects - the suffering and the fortuitous circumstances that brought […]
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Zazen, Tea & Treats
After meditation & service, join us for tea and conversation. Taking care of the Sangha is a treasure to appreciate along with Buddha and Dharma.