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.

Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between - a time to sit quietly with no interruptions.

Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between - a time to sit quietly with no interruptions. With Rohatsu we observe the enlightenment of the historical Buddha.

Retreat night consists of three 25-minute sitting periods with walking meditation in between – a time to sit quietly with no interruptions.

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

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