Calendar
Monday Night Meeting
Retreat Night
Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between – a time to sit quietly with no interruptions.
Haiku Poetry Night
Sangha member, Linda Dekker, will lead us in an evening of reading and writing haiku poetry.
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.
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 a teacher for sewing Buddha's Robe, sutra copying, practicing with aging, and writing as a spiritual practice.
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 us here.
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.
“Perfection of Wisdom Sutras” talk by Doralee Grindler Katonah
The theme for our Fall Study Period is the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, or Prajñāpāramitā, mother of all Buddhas. Prajñāpāramitā refers to the perfected way of seeing the nature of reality, as well as to a particular body of sutras and to the personification of the concept in the Bodhisattva known as the "Great Mother". Doralee's Handouts: Suggestions for Practicing […]