by Sangha News editor | Jan 15, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Features
February 1 – 28 In the City Center Art Lounge, 300 Page Street, SF 94102 This exhibition is inspired by the well-known Zen kōan “Jōshū’s Dog”: A monk asked the priest Jōshū, “Does a dog have buddha nature, or not?” Jōshū replied, “Mu!” This “Mu,” which means...
by Sangha News editor | Jan 14, 2019 | Features
This upcoming practice period, Jisan Tova Green and Dr. Crystal Johnson will lead the class Unpacking Whiteness—Reflection and Action at City Center. San Francisco Zen Center strives to serve a diverse community of practitioners, create an inclusive residential...
by Sangha News editor | Jan 14, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Features
The amazing sculpted sandstone wind caves in the Ventana Wilderness are along the Church Creek trail, a moderate day hike from central Tassajara. Photo by Corinna Bernasko. The Tassajara work period begins this year on April 6 and the summer Guest Season opens on...
by Sangha News editor | Jan 9, 2019 | For Jack Weller, In Memoriam
Jack Weller 1939 – December 17, 2018 By Laura Burges; edited by Mary Watson, David Chadwick, and Andrew Main Jack Weller’s study and practice with Shunryu Suzuki Roshi was one of the most important times of his life. The deepening of his understanding of Suzuki...
by Sangha News editor | Jan 8, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Features, Zen Practice
Congratulations to Berk Kiyici who received jukai/lay initiation from Jisan Tova Green in a ceremony on Saturday, January 5, at City Center. His Dharma name is Ji On Ho An / Compassion sound, Dharma abode. Photo by Elliot Charney.
