A Glimpse of Pride 2014

by Sangha News editor | Jul 7, 2014 | Arts & Culture, News, Volunteering

Photos by Mei Hung For the seventh consecutive year, a contingent of residents, sangha members and supporters from San Francisco Zen Center marched in the SF Pride Parade on June 29, with much celebration.  Here are a couple snapshots from the day, showing a major...

Eijun Linda Cutts Advocates for New Green Bills at Interfaith Power & Light’s Lobby Day in Sacramento

by Sangha News editor | Jul 7, 2014 | Governance, News

On June 25, SFZC Central Abbess Eijun Linda Cutts joined Rev. Canon Sally Bingham of Grace Cathedral, president and founder of California Interfaith Power & Light (CIPL), and more than 30 representatives of several other religious groups from all over California...

Speech That Connects Us: Reflections from Tova Green

by Sangha News editor | Jun 24, 2014 | Features, Programs, Zen Practice

Jisan Tova Green admits to a special fascination for words and how we use them in our interactions with others. She also recognizes the importance of listening in any conversation we have. Throughout her teaching career at Zen Center, Tova has offered various classes...

Artist Narcissus Quagliata Presents Suzuki Roshi Print and Releases Recorded Presentation

by Sangha News editor | Jun 24, 2014 | Arts & Culture, News, Programs, Zen Practice

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Sometimes Slowly: Affliction as Vehicle to Alleviate Suffering

by Sangha News editor | Jun 24, 2014 | Programs, Zen Practice

A Weekend Residential Retreat at City Center for People in Recovery, August 8 – 10 You should rather be grateful for the weeds you have in your mind, because eventually they will enrich your practice. —Suzuki Roshi, Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind Our afflictions and...