Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeLay Initiation Ceremony at City CenterCongratulations to Loretta Staples who received priest ordination from Jisan Tova Green at City Center this January. Read More Feb 5, 2026
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticePriest Ordination Ceremony at City CenterCongratulations to two new priests who received ordination at City Center in January, 2026. Read More Feb 5, 2026
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeThere’s No Place Like TassajaraA personal invitation from Sessei Meg McNeil to practice, work, and live in community at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center this summer. Read More Feb 3, 2026
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeCelebrating Our Fall 2025 ShusosThere were three SFZC shuso ceremonies in December 2025. Read More Jan 29, 2026
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeBearing Witness in Minneapolis: A Letter to the Sangha from Abbot MakoAbbot Mako reflects her experiences attending a march in Minneapolis. Read More Jan 27, 2026
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeListening to the Stories: An Interview with Tova GreenDeep gratitude for Tova’s many years of practice and service, and the stories she helped bring forward. Read More Jan 22, 2026
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeCooking as Practice: A Tenzo and a Volunteer Reflect on Life in the City Center KitchenReflections from the kitchen on cooking, volunteering, and the subtle teachings that arise through shared daily work. Read More Jan 16, 2026
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeTassajara Summer Retreats 2026San Francisco Zen Center is pleased to announce that Tassajara will be offering an inspiring array of retreats this summer! Read More Jan 12, 2026
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeFood that Brings People TogetherCity Center Tenzo Claire de Chivre, offers a glimpse into the philosophy, values, and operations of a Zen kitchen. Read More Jan 5, 2026
Features, For Mary WatsonRemembering Mary WatsonI want to invite us to be with Mary's spirit, because she really embodied compassion. When Blanche gave her the precepts, she gave her the name, Eyes of Compassion, Nurturing Teacher, and that's what Mary was. Read More Dec 3, 2025