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  • Retreat Night

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

  • “Expressing Our Gratitude”

    Presented by So On Jim Hare and Doralee Grindler Katonah. Monday night programs usually begin with zazen (sitting meditation), followed by a short devotional service, dharma talk, group discussion, or […]

  • Buddha’s Birthday Sitting and Ceremony

    Tonight we celebrate the birth of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni with a special ceremony. Our Monday night programs usually begin with zazen (sitting meditation), followed by a short devotional service, […]

  • Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey

    Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco, as well as Guiding Teacher at Valley Streams Zen Sangha. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen […]

  • Introduction to Yogacara (1st of 3 lectures)

    Yogacara and Madhyamaka are two schools of Indian Buddhism closely associated with the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in the centuries following the life of the Buddha.  These schools were active […]

  • Introduction to Yogacara (2nd of 3 lectures)

    Yogacara and Madhyamaka are two schools of Indian Buddhism closely associated with the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in the centuries following the life of the Buddha.  These schools were active […]

  • Introduction to Yogacara (3rd of 3 lectures)

    Yogacara and Madhyamaka are two schools of Indian Buddhism closely associated with the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in the centuries following the life of the Buddha.  These schools were active […]

  • Retreat Night

    Rev. Myo Lahey will not be meeting with us tonight as originally scheduled. We will instead enjoy our traditional retreat night; a chance to settle into our practice with three […]

  • 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 […]

  • CLOSED for Memorial Day holiday.

    Please enjoy the holiday with family and friends. Our Monday night programs always begin with zazen (sitting meditation). Additional offerings include a devotional service, dharma talks by visiting teachers, group […]

  • Practice Circle led by Doralee Grindler Katonah

    Letting Go and Turning Towards ~ The pathway to freedom from suffering. 'A student at Tassajara sat facing Suzuki Roshi on a tatami mat in his room. The student said he […]