Reflections from the kitchen on cooking, volunteering, and the subtle teachings that arise through shared daily work.
Tassajara Summer Retreats 2026
San Francisco Zen Center is pleased to announce that Tassajara will be offering an inspiring array of retreats this summer!
Food that Brings People Together
City Center Tenzo Claire de Chivre, offers a glimpse into the philosophy, values, and operations of a Zen kitchen.
Lay Initiation Ceremony at Green Gulch – November 16
Congratulations to the initiates who received the precepts at Green Gulch Farm this November.
Christina Lehnherr on Buddha Body, Buddha Mind
Christina Lehnherr shares her vision for a Practice Period grounded in body awareness, stillness, and transformation.
Upcoming Holiday Closures
Year-end closures for our SFZC temples: find key holiday and program updates for CC, Online Zendo, and GGF.
All in the Family: City Center’s Shuso On Living at SFZC
Vanessa and her daughter Cora share what it’s like to live, practice, and integrate into daily life at City Center.
An Invitation to Join the Tassajara Summer 2026 Community
Join Tassajara’s 2026 Summer Practice Program and rediscover simplicity, mindfulness, and shared practice.
Holiday Gifts for Compass Clara House Children
Join City Center’s tradition of bringing joy to Clara House children with gift cards.










