Dharma talk by Rev. Edward Espe Brown
Edward Espe Brown is a well-known Soto Zen Buddhist teacher, author, and chef. He was ordained in 1971 by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, who gave him the Dharma name Jusan Kainei , […]
Loading view.
Calendar
Featured
Accomplishing the Work of Great Peace – a one-day retreat with Rev. Myo
"Accomplishing the work of great peace is without sign" - Tiantong. Since this is so, we can find it everywhere. But some say, "It still eludes my heart/mind." If so, then […]
Pilgrimage to Japan, presented by So On Jim Hare & Un Jo Karen Hamilton
Jim and Karen will relate their impressions of temple life and traditional Japanese arts encountered during their recent trip to Japan.
Retreat Night
On Retreat Night you have an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice with three 25-minute periods of zazen, interspersed with walking meditation (called kinhin). Turning the light inward we […]
Featured
Dharma Calligraphy: Create Your Own Scroll, with Rev. Val Szymanski
Please join us for our 4th annual Dharma Art Day for an opportunity to create your own calligraphy scroll! The retreat will be led by Rev. Val Szymanski, founding teacher of […]
Dharma Talk by Rev. So On Jim Hare
So On Jim Hare serves as tanto, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984, and was lay ordained by Tenshin […]
Zen Poetry Night, led by Linda Dekker
Sangha member, Linda Dekker, will lead us in an evening of reading and writing poetry.
Featured
SDC Yard Sale – Volunteers needed!
Clean out your closets and garage - then donate your lightly used items to the Dharma Center Yard Sale. Email Linda Dekker to volunteer and to arrange for dropping off […]