Featured Photo Feb 13

by Web Editor | Feb 13, 2013 | Arts & Culture

by Brian J. McCaffrey

The Joy of Practice Is Felt in This Valley

by Web Editor | Feb 6, 2013 | News

Report on the 91st Practice Period by Shinchi Linda Galijan, Tassajara Director “Throughout Zenshinji,* the Dharma safely resides, bringing all peace…” On this bright winter afternoon, the doans* are practicing for Nenju, the ceremony to mark the end of another...

Arrivals – A New Gate at Tassajara

by Web Editor | Feb 6, 2013 | Features

Article by Simon Moyes Sketch by Paul Discoe, Photo by Jim Hollingsworth Whether arriving for a summer stay or a three-month winter Ango (traditional Practice Period) the arrival at Tassajara is dramatic. We leave the paved road and drive for a little over an hour,...

Featured Photo Jan 30

by Web Editor | Jan 29, 2013 | Arts & Culture

by Clare Hollander

Interrelationship with the Transgender Sangha

by Web Editor | Jan 23, 2013 | News

For many years people who identify as transgender have been coming to practice at San Francisco Zen Center. During that time, the sangha has done its best to create a sense of welcome for them and to make appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis. As members...