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Bringing Mindfulness to the Fore; a half-day sitting
"A monk goes to the forest, to the foot of a tree, or to an empty room, sits down cross-legged in the lotus position , holds the body straight, and […]
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“Uses of the Heart Sutra” (Pt. 1 of 2) by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
Tonight's talk, "Uses of the Heart Sutra" is Part 1 of 2. The second talk will be given next Monday, Sept. 21. So-On Jim Hare serves as head of practice. […]
“Uses of the Heart Sutra” (Pt. 2) by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
Join us tonight for Part 2 of "Uses of the Heart Sutra", given by So-On Jim Hare. So-On Jim Hare serves as head of practice. He lived in the San […]
Dharma Talk by Rev. Myo Lahey (ONLINE)
Rev. Myo Lahey, Abbot of Hartford Street Zen Center in San Francisco and our guiding teacher, will offer the Dharma talk this evening. Myo has previously served as head of […]
Way-seeking Mind Talk, by Brett Gardali (ONLINE)
Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk, group discussion, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to […]
Half-day Sitting (outdoors), led by So-On Jim Hare
After these many months of sitting at home, we have an opportunity to practice together, sitting outside, socially distanced. (Air quality and weather permitting!) This will be a "zazenkai" sitting, […]
Dharma Talk by So-On Jim Hare (ONLINE)
Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk, group discussion, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to […]
Dharma Talk by Hoka Soko Chris Fortin (ONLINE)
This evening we welcome guest teacher, Chris Fortin, a Soto Zen teacher who began practicing Buddhism in 1976 while living at the San Francisco Zen Center. After many years of practice she […]
Dharma Talk or Practice Circle, by Paravrtti Doralee Grindler Katonah (ONLINE)
Our Monday night programs begin with zazen (sitting meditation) followed by a devotional service and dharma talk, group discussion, practice circle or retreat night. There are no membership requirements to […]
Study Group (ONLINE)
During this time of separation, please join us online for our ongoing study of ancient and contemporary texts. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from Mahayana […]
Dharma Talk by Hozan Alan Senauke (ONLINE)
Hozan Alan Senauke is a Soto Zen priest, folk musician and poet residing at the Berkeley Zen Center (BZC) in Berkeley, California, where he currently serves as Vice Abbot. Hozan was […]
Half-day Sitting, led by So-On Jim Hare
Resting the mind in the midst of the habitual activity of thought is the ultimate form of relaxation. This will be a online sitting with a schedule of sitting and […]