Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeSokaku Kathie Fischer On Her Life in Zen and Passing the Practice ForwardFrom Zen's female ancestors to the future of practice, Kathie Fischer reflects on the enduring lessons from 50 years of Zen. Read More Oct 8, 2024
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeTabreez Govani: A City Center Resident’s Path to Zen and VolunteeringTabreez Govani shares his journey of Zen practice and volunteering to address the challenges of homelessness in San Francisco. Read More Oct 1, 2024
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 Sep 18, 2024
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeMeet SFZC’s New President, Michael McCord“I’m trying to convey our practice in everyday relatable terms, so that our Zen tradition is understood for what it is—one of passion, joy, and inclusivity.” Read More Sep 10, 2024
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeCity Center Residential Applications Open for 2025Come participate in residential practice in the newly revitalized Beginner’s Mind Temple! Read More Sep 10, 2024
Arts & Culture, Features, Zen PracticeWhat is Zen Central? An Interview with Dana Velden“Zen Central is a new approach for San Francisco Zen Center; it has restructured the way we do things.” Read More Aug 26, 2024
Arts & Culture, Features, Zen PracticeMeet Kōgetsu Jenny Mok, SFZC’s New Chief Financial Officer“I like the idea that I’m helping take care of SFZC, including our wider sangha. It’s one way to save all beings.” Read More Aug 13, 2024
Arts & Culture, Features, Zen PracticeMary Stares Receives Dharma TransmissionCongratulations to Mary Stares, who received Dharma Transmission from Rinso Ed Sattizahn at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center on July 19. Read More Jul 27, 2024
Arts & Culture, Features, Zen PracticeKevin Starbard Brings Butoh to San Francisco Zen CenterSince 2022, Kevin Starbard has produced ten Butoh performances at SFZC, enriching the community with this avant-garde Japanese dance form. Read More Jul 23, 2024
Arts & Culture, Features, Zen PracticeMeet Sozan Miglioli, founding teacher of Zen Sin Fronteras (Zen Without Borders)A non-profit corporation dedicated to making Suzuki Roshi’s practice accessible to Spanish-speaking communities around the world. Read More Jul 9, 2024