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Introduction to Zen Meditation

For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction to our forms of practice on the second Monday every month.

Dharma Talk by Rev. Mary Mocine (by recording)

Due to family illness, Rev. Mary Mocine will not be able to attend as planned.  However, we will be able to hear her teaching on Death and Dying by listening to a recording made on January 13th at SBMG.  She recommends reading this article in advance of listening to her talk. Reverend Mary Mocine, is abbess of […]

Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey

Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Rev. Myo is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our evening program.

Inquiry into the Nature of Socially Engaged Buddhism

Two Evenings of Inquiry into the Nature of Socially Engaged Buddhism February 4th and 11th Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now.  Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it. -The Talmud On this […]

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Introduction to Zen Meditation

For those who are new to Zen meditation, we offer this 40-minute introduction to our forms of practice on the second Monday every month.

Inquiry into the Nature of Socially Engaged Buddhism

Two Evenings of Inquiry into the Nature of Socially Engaged Buddhism February 4th and 11th Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now.  Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it. -The Talmud The February […]

Full Moon Ceremony

This ceremony reminds us that enlightenment is enacted with Bodhisattva precepts, which are recited in a call and response format during the ceremony.  We enter the ceremony following two periods of zazen interspersed with walking meditation.  Whole-heartedly we celebrate the whole moon.  Everyone is invited to participate.

Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey

Rev. Myo Lahey is Abbot at Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher. He has previously served as Practice Leader at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is a Dharma heir of Tenshin Reb Anderson. Rev. Myo is available for individual practice discussion by appointment prior to our evening program.