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Rohatsu Sesshin, led by So-On Jim Hare (in person and online)

Welcome and orientation to Rohatsu Sesshin, Nov. 28 - Dec. 5, 2021 This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and celebrating Buddha’s awakening, which is our awakening too. This sesshin will be a […]

Rohatsu Sesshin, morning program (online)

Morning Rohatsu schedule, Monday - Wednesday. 6:00   Zazen 6:30   Kinhin 6:40   Zazen 7:10   Service Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule     Register on Eventbrite.com This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for […]

Dharma Talk by So On Jim Hare (in person & online)

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 Anderson in 1985. He served as Head Student at Green Gulch Farm during the spring 2002 practice period. He was priest ordained by Rev. Myo […]

Rohatsu Sesshin, morning program (online)

Morning Rohatsu schedule, Monday - Wednesday. 6:00   Zazen 6:30   Kinhin 6:40   Zazen 7:10   Service Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule     Register on Eventbrite.com This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for […]

Rohatsu Sesshin, evening program (online)

Evening Rohatsu schedule, Tuesday - Thursday, 5 pm - 8:45 pm. 5:00   Zazen 5:30   Service Break/Dinner 7:30   Zazen 8:00   Kinhin 8:10   Zazen 8:40   Refuges Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time […]

Rohatsu Sesshin, morning program (online)

Morning Rohatsu schedule, Monday - Wednesday. 6:00   Zazen 6:30   Kinhin 6:40   Zazen 7:10   Service Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule     Register on Eventbrite.com This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for […]

Rohatsu Sesshin, evening program (online)

Evening Rohatsu schedule, Tuesday - Thursday, 5 pm - 8:45 pm. 5:00   Zazen 5:30   Service Break/Dinner 7:30   Zazen 8:00   Kinhin 8:10   Zazen 8:40   Refuges Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time […]

Morning Zazen & Service (in-person and online)

Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information. Schedule: 5:45-Zoom room opens, 6:00-Zazen, 6:30-Walking Meditation, 6:40-Zazen, 7:10-Service   •Download  SFZC Chants in PDF.

Study Group (in-person & online)

The Zen Study Group is now meeting at the Dharma Center AND online. The study group is facilitated by Rev. So-On Jim Hare, with readings from ancient and contemporary Mahayana Buddhist & Soto Zen texts and commentaries. To join the Thursday morning study group, email the coordinator, Rollin Ives, twl4148@gmail.com Prior to the meeting, download […]

Rohatsu Sesshin, evening program (online)

Evening Rohatsu schedule, Tuesday - Thursday, 5 pm - 8:45 pm. 5:00   Zazen 5:30   Service Break/Dinner 7:30   Zazen 8:00   Kinhin 8:10   Zazen 8:40   Refuges Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time […]

Rohatsu Sesshin, One-Day Sitting (online)

One-Day Sitting - ONLINE -  6 am - 8:45 pm The Zoom link and schedule will be sent to those  who have registered at Eventbrite.com. Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time […]

Rohatsu Sesshin, One-Day Sitting (in person)

One-Day Sitting - in person -  9 am - 5 pm This sitting will be in person at the Dharma Center and will not be offered on Zoom. The schedule will be sent to all who have registered at Eventbrite.com • Please remember to bring a lunch. Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule This traditional week of intensified […]