One-day sitting led by Rev. So-On Jim Hare
Upright sitting-Zen is a gesture of healing, a gesture of compassion, a gesture of self-respect. From the vista point of this practice we can see things clearly, as they are, […]
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Practice Talk by Doralee Grindler Katonah
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 […]
Sewing Buddha’s Robe, with Doralee Grindler Katonah
After zazen & a short service, we will have an opportunity to add some stitches to Doralee's bowing cloth, which she has been sewing as part of her preparation for […]
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 […]
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 Reb […]
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Zazenkai Half-day Sitting
Zazenkai means "to come together for meditation." As such, it is a short retreat, with the periods marked by the usual bells and interspersed with walking meditation, but with no […]
Dharma Talk by Rev. Amie Diller
Sensei Chiko Amie Diller practiced at San Francisco Zen Center before being priest ordained by Maurine Stuart, Roshi. In 2019 she received dharma transmission from Sokaku Kathie Fischer. Her Buddhist […]
Full Moon Ceremony
This ceremony is an affirmation of the vow to live for the benefit of all beings. In the Zen tradition we associate the full moon with the ideal of awakening. […]
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Nature walk: Bats of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
Join us at Yolo Basin Wildlife Headquarters for this special event of seeing and learning about the Mexican Free-tailed Bats. Following a 45-minute indoor presentation on bat natural history, the […]
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 […]
Practice Circle – Topic TBA
The Three Treasures are the foundation of the Practice Circle: (1) the Oneness of Buddha, (2) the Diversity of Dharma, (3) the Harmony of Sangha. The circle itself is a container […]