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7
May
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Vital and Productive

Zen and the Science of Meditation

Surrounded by the beauty of nature, Tassajara is an ideal place to drop the excessive concerns of city life and dive deep into contemplative practices.

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7
May
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Joyful Ease: Your Own True Body

Patricia Sullivan and Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts will be leading two Tassajara retreats this summer. Join them in June or August to awaken a sense of fully embodied joy and ease through yoga asana, breath, and Zen meditation.

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27
Apr
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Congratulations to Green Gulch Shuso

On Monday, April 9, Green Gulch celebrated the Shuso Ceremony of Reirin Gumbel.
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26
Apr
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Locaphonic Event at Greens Restaurant

On Tuesday, May 15, 7:30pm, Greens Restaurant will host “Strings, Song, and Supper.”

This is the first event in a new series called Locaphonic, which aims to connect Bay Area residents to local musicians through events combining their talents with local produce. Read more

25
Apr
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May Art Exhibit at City Center

Jeffrey Schornack, sculptor, May 2012

Opening reception: Friday, May 4, 6:30 – 8 pm
300 Page Street, SF

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19
Apr
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Jukai – Lay Ordination at City Center

On April 14 at City Center, four students received the precepts in a jukai-lay ordination ceremony. Read more

18
Apr
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New Selection Process for SF Zen Center Officers

INTERESTED IN A WORK PRACTICE POSITION? Do you miss living in community? Are you at a place in your life where you could contribute the skills and experience you have gained in the marketplace to Zen Center’s sustainability? Read more

18
Apr
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Houston Mountain Seat Ceremony

“Thank you for showing us enlightenment in action.”
– Tenshin Reb Anderson, in his congratulatory remarks to the newly installed Abbot at Houston Zen Center, April 7, 2012 Read more

17
Apr
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Featured Photo April 18

On Sunday, April 1, Tassajara celebrated the Shuso Ceremony of Myoju (Bright Pearl) Erin Merk. Read more

10
Apr
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Featured Photo April 11

Bathhouse Blooming (photo by Shundo David Haye)

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