Sangha News Journal
Visit the Zen Center Bookstore at City Center, 300 Page Street, for an array of unique gifts. In addition to a wide collection of books, find many original items, handcrafted pottery and ceramics, malas, lovely incense sets, and temple and altar items.
Gifts start at $6.00 and members receive a 10% discount.
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Bookstore hours and more information.
Photos by Clare Hollander.
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.”
Congratulations to Mary Stares, who received Dharma Transmission from Rinso Ed Sattizahn at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center on July 19.
Since 2022, Kevin Starbard has produced ten Butoh performances at SFZC, enriching the community with this avant-garde Japanese dance form.
A non-profit corporation dedicated to making Suzuki Roshi’s practice accessible to Spanish-speaking communities around the world.
