An exploration of the Buddhist path through classic Zen stories
Lay Initiation Ceremony at City Center
Congratulations to Loretta Staples who received priest ordination from Jisan Tova Green at City Center this January.
Priest Ordination Ceremony at City Center
Congratulations to two new priests who received ordination at City Center in January, 2026.
There’s No Place Like Tassajara
A personal invitation from Sessei Meg McNeil to practice, work, and live in community at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center this summer.
Celebrating Our Fall 2025 Shusos
There were three SFZC shuso ceremonies in December 2025.
Bearing Witness in Minneapolis: A Letter to the Sangha from Abbot Mako
Abbot Mako reflects her experiences attending a march in Minneapolis.
Listening to the Stories: An Interview with Tova Green
Deep gratitude for Tova’s many years of practice and service, and the stories she helped bring forward.
Cooking as Practice: A Tenzo and a Volunteer Reflect on Life in the City Center Kitchen
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!










