by Sangha News editor | Jan 13, 2021 | Features, News
The impact of the January 6 siege on Congress by a mob incited by the President of the United States continues to reverberate throughout the nation. San Francisco Zen Center condemns the violence that was perpetrated, mourns the loss of lives, and bears witness to the...
by Sangha News editor | Jan 13, 2021 | Features, News
Kyoan Sandra Taylor began her study of Buddhism over 30 years ago in the Suzuki Roshi lineage at San Francisco Zen Center. She was ordained as a priest in 2003 with Zoketsu Norman Fischer and served on the board of SFZC. She was also the founder of Seattle Soto Zen. ...
by Sangha News editor | Jan 6, 2021 | Features, News
On the morning of the New Year, for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 protocols, City Center residents sat zazen, bowed, and chanted together in the temple building.
by Sangha News editor | Dec 8, 2020 | News
In response to the recent increase in federal executions, the Soto Zen Buddhist Association Board released a call to abolish the death penalty and halt executions, gathered signatures for that statement, created a change.org petition, and contacted the press. San...
by Sangha News editor | Nov 3, 2020 | Features, Giving, News
Clara House, located just down Page Street from City Center, is a family shelter with which San Francisco Zen Center has been involved for many years. It has been our tradition for City Center to host a holiday party for the families where each child is given a gift...