Calendar

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

    Please enjoy the holiday with family and friends!  We will start up again on Monday, September 11.

  • Practice Circle: Appreciative Inquiry

    Led by sangha members who learned this method of sharing at the 2017 Branching Streams Network conference in Chicago.

  • Retreat Night

    Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between.  All are welcome.

  • Practice Circle led by Doralee Grindler Katonah

    Practice Circle on the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, or Prajñāpāramitā.  Tonight we will discuss how we have practiced with Doralee's handouts during the past week. Doralee's Handouts:  Suggestions for Practicing […]

  • Dharma Talk by So On Jim Hare

    On Maka Hanna Haramitsu, or The Perfection of Wisdom, the second book of the Shōbōgenzō by Eihei Dōgen. 

  • Sejiki Ceremony

    Our Sejiki or food-offering, ceremony is an opportunity to call forth the spirits of those who have passed this way before, offering them solace and acknowledging our ongoing connection to them. […]