Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticePriest Ordination at Green Gulch Farm on February 16, 2025Congratulations to Joshin Shaevel who was ordained as a priest on February 16 by Central Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman. Read More Feb 20, 2025
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeMeet Nannette Mickle, SFZC’s New Development Director“I saw an opportunity to bring my skills and outlook on raising funds to an organization that transforms lives.” Read More Feb 6, 2025
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeMel Weitsman’s Memorial Stone Placed at Suzuki Roshi MemorialOn New Year's Day, firefighters and ZMC staff united to move Sojun Mel Weitsman's memorial stone to the Suzuki Roshi Memorial Site. Read More Feb 6, 2025
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeTassajara Summer Retreats 2025San Francisco Zen Center is pleased to announce that Tassajara will be offering an inspiring array of retreats this summer! Read More Jan 14, 2025
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeThe Peaceful Path of Tea: Interview with Teahouse Manager Jamie MorfTea gatherings at Green Gulch invite guests to drop into mindful presence. Read More Jan 10, 2025
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeBeginners Mind Temple Renovations UpdatesSan Francisco Zen Center has embarked on a large, much-needed renovation project at 300 Page Street (City Center). Read More Dec 16, 2024
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeSanjay Nanda: Deepening Practice as a Practice Period CommuterEmbracing the Zen path through practice periods, YUZ, and a growing connection to the SFZC Sangha. Read More Dec 13, 2024
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeOnline Practice Periods as an Intentional PracticeSFZC member and student Senji Rosenblum shares how intention and technology bridge the distance between West Virginia’s natural beauty and the sangha. Read More Nov 25, 2024
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeA Post-Election Practice EncouragementAbbot David invites us to dissolve any sense of separation from others and engage in ways that foster mutual respect and well-being. Read More Nov 8, 2024
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticePost-Election Listening CirclesJoin Abbot David Zimmerman and Tova Green in compassionately holding and supporting each other through these two listening circles Read More Nov 8, 2024