Sangha News Journal
Photo by Renshin Bunce
On Saturday, April 19, preceptors Shosan Victoria Austin and Anshin Rosalie Curtis held a jukai, or lay ordination ceremony, in which lay students took vows of ethical conduct in accordance with traditional Buddhist principles. Rosalie’s dharma talk earlier that morning explained jukai in greater detail. Congratulations to these new bodhisattvas!
From left: Pat Hendricks, Rosalie Curtis, Steve Given, Victoria Austin, Nancy Gearty, Lisa Kee-Hamasaki and Ellen Simpson.
Abbot David invites us to dissolve any sense of separation from others and engage in ways that foster mutual respect and well-being.
Join Abbot David Zimmerman and Tova Green in compassionately holding and supporting each other through these two listening circles
What is a Practice Period actually like? In the first installment of SFZC’s new Practice Period interview series, Valerie describes her experience.
From Zen's female ancestors to the future of practice, Kathie Fischer reflects on the enduring lessons from 50 years of Zen.
Tabreez Govani shares his journey of Zen practice and volunteering to address the challenges of homelessness in San Francisco.
San Francisco Zen Center has embarked on a large, much-needed renovation project at 300 Page Street (City Center).
“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.”
Come participate in residential practice in the newly revitalized Beginner’s Mind Temple!
“Zen Central is a new approach for San Francisco Zen Center; it has restructured the way we do things.”
“I like the idea that I’m helping take care of SFZC, including our wider sangha. It’s one way to save all beings.”
