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  • Introduction to Zen meditation

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

  • Abhidharma Class #3, taught by Jim Hare.

    The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 3rd of 4 classes. List of books consulted for the class. Comprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.  

  • Abhidharma Class #4, taught by Jim Hare.

    The Abhidharma is a collection of Buddhist scriptures that investigate the workings of the mind and the states of human consciousness. 4th and last class meeting. List of books consulted for the class. Comprehensive bibliography on Abhidharmakosa.

  • Macrobiotic Cooking Class

    Yoshi Kage will teach a class in preparing simple foods for someone who is sick or who needs to increase their capacity to absorb nutrition.  Participants will cook together as we learn this new way of preparing food.  The class will meet at Doralee’s home in Woodland.  Please sign up with Doralee at 916-284-4783 or […]

  • Dharma Talk by Rev. 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.

  • Introduction to Zen Meditation

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

  • Hidden Lamp Practice Circle

    Discussion of a story from the Hidden Lamp collection of koans by women ancestors. Led by Yvonne Shanks.

  • Dharma Talk by Rev. Mary Mocine

    Reverend Mary Mocine, is abbess of Clear Water Zendo in Vallejo. She was trained at San Francisco and Berkeley Zen Centers, and Tassajara Zen Monastery. She was ordained in 1994 by Sojun Mel Weitsman, former Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center and continuing Abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. Reverend Mocine has also trained with […]