
Featured Photo May 31
The November 21, 1971, Mountain Seat Ceremony at City Center. Photographer unknown.

Letter from Central Abbess: Abbatial Changes in 2019
NOTE regarding attendance at the ceremonies over the March 1 – 3 weekend: The March 1 and 2 ceremonies are non-public. The Mountain Seat Ceremony on March 3 in by invitation only due to space restrictions and will be livestreamed for offsite viewing.
Dear Sangha Friends,
I am very happy to announce to the wider sangha changes coming up next year in the Abbatial Leadership at San Francisco Zen Center. Upon recommendation of the Elders Council, the Board unanimously and enthusiastically has invited Tenzen David Zimmerman to become the next Abiding Abbot of City Center. Read more

June Art Show: Creativity Explored
TRANSCENDENT
Reception: Friday, June 1, 7:30 pm, City Center Art Lounge, 300 Page Street, SF

Book Event with Tim Burkett: Zen in the Age of Anxiety
Dharma Talk and Book Signing – Zen in the Age of Anxiety: Wisdom for Navigating Our Modern Lives
Saturday, September 15, 10 am – noon
City Center, 300 Page Street, SF

Featured Photo May 10
Congratulations to Roy Remer, David Hahn, and Paula Pietranera, who received the precepts on April 28, 2018 at City Center. Photos by Elliot Charney.