April 17, 2025
Yogetsu Akasaka Brings Beatbox and Breathwork to SFZC

 

San Francisco Zen Center is pleased to welcome Yogetsu Akasaka back to our temples in the SF Bay Area! Yogetsu is most known for his viral Heart Sutra Beatbox Remix as well as his fresh approach to Zen practice. For more information on Yogetsu, please see his web page but even better, come experience his unique blend of breathwork, meditation, and transformative sound in person. Note: His Dharma talk at City Center is by donation; all other events are ticketed.

April 26, City Center: Beatboxing and Hand Pan Meditation Journey

May 2, Green Gulch Farm: Breathwork & Zen in Motion

May 3, City Center: Saturday 10 am Livestream Dharma Talk

May 3, City Center: Breathwork and Zen in Motion

 

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