Features, For Connie Cummings, In Memoriam, NewsRemembering Connie CommingsConnie Commings, a former resident of SFZC, died on February 20, 2025, in Carson City, NV. Read More Mar 5, 2025
Features, For Peter SchneiderRemembering Peter Schneider"Peter was a wonderful human being with a sweet modest smile, faithful all his life to the Buddha way." Read More Feb 24, 2025
Features, For Hozan Alan SenaukeRemembering Alan SenaukeSan Francisco Zen Center mourns the loss of our good friend, teacher, and brother in the Dharma. Read More Feb 24, 2025
Features, For Gene de Smidt, In Memoriam, NewsRemembering Gene de Smidt“I remember him as a bright, energetic, creative person with a big heart. He was someone who loved to laugh and connect with people." Read More Feb 24, 2025
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeA Letter to the Sangha: Abbot Jiryu on Kindness"I've been aspiring these days to the practice of kindness. Kindness in defiance of cruelty, in refusal of the pull towards cynicism and numbness." Read More Feb 24, 2025
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