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...
by Sangha News editor | Oct 28, 2020 | News
Election Day Half-Day Sitting With Jisan Tova Green The Online Zendo will be open from 1:30 to 5:30pm PT on Tuesday, November 3rd for those who would like a quiet place to sit with others. Everyone is welcome to participate for part or all of the time. There will be...
by Sangha News editor | Oct 26, 2020 | Features
During my first month as a farm apprentice at Green Gulch I had a bad dream. I dreamt that I had gone home for the weekend and that my boyfriend had been with his ex-girlfriend. When I woke up I was really upset. Later that morning I was sitting at breakfast with some...
by Sangha News editor | Oct 26, 2020 | Features
I started going to San Francisco Zen Center (SFZC) in 2017. As with some of the best things that you discover in life, I found SFZC through word of mouth. I was looking for a spiritual home in San Francisco and a place to practice meditation that would be peaceful and...