Features, GovernanceMeet San Francisco Zen Center’s Outgoing Board Chair Helen Degenhardt“Working closely with SFZC for all these years was my practice ... People were so thoughtful in their interactions and had a presence that I valued.” Read More Mar 14, 2023
Features, Governance, News, Zen Practice“Zen Practice Is Learning to Support Others” – Meet Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, the Incoming Green Gulch Farm Abiding Abbot“It calls on my utmost sincerity and vulnerability in order to do something together. That’s the only way for Zen practice to be meaningful." Read More Feb 28, 2023
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeJoin Us In Welcoming and Celebrating San Francisco Zen Center’s Abbatial Leadership, March 10 – 12As SFZC prepares for the transition of its abbatial seats, we are pleased to invite the sangha to participate in ceremonies over March 10 - 12. Read More Feb 28, 2023
Arts & Culture, Features, Programs, Zen PracticeBen Connelly on Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”Ben's new book makes accessible Yogacara teachings that can enable us to heal and transform systems of harm within ourselves and our communities. Read More Feb 27, 2023
For Jakujo Gary McNabb, In MemoriamRemembering Jakujo Gary McNabbA portion of Gary McNabb’s ashes remain at Green Gulch Farm at a place of reverence for lineage holders. Read More Feb 13, 2023
For Simbwala Schultz, In MemoriamRemembering Simbwala SchultzA long-term practitioner of Soto Zen Buddhism, she received her vows through SFZC and was given the name Zan Do Sho On / Mountain Way, True Voice. Read More Feb 13, 2023
Features, Governance, News, Zen PracticeMeet Mako Voelkel, the Next City Center Abiding AbbotMako hopes to work with the community of practitioners to reinvigorate urban practice, with respect and kindness towards every person. Read More Feb 13, 2023
Features, GovernanceA Message from SFZC Leadership in Response to Gun Violence and Police BrutalityWe confirm our commitment to establishing and supporting a community free from hate and the threat of violence. Read More Feb 9, 2023
Arts & Culture, Features, Zen PracticeJukai Ceremony at City Center January 21Congratulations to the initiates who received the precepts in a Jukai Ceremony at SFZC’s City Center on January 21. Read More Feb 8, 2023
Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen PracticeSuzuki Roshi’s Home Temple in Japan Celebrates its 550th AnniversaryRinso-in was originally built on the coast in 1471 and was relocated to a higher site in 1497 ... on a hillside at the edge of a large bird sanctuary. Read More Feb 6, 2023