Abbot David invites us to dissolve any sense of separation from others and engage in ways that foster mutual respect and well-being.
A Post-Election Practice Encouragement
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Arts & Culture
Post-Election Listening Circles
Join Abbot David Zimmerman and Tova Green in compassionately holding and supporting each other through these two listening circles
Meet Valerie Harris, City Center Practice Period Commuter
What is a Practice Period actually like? In the first installment of SFZC’s new Practice Period interview series, Valerie describes her experience.
Sokaku Kathie Fischer On Her Life in Zen and Passing the Practice Forward
From Zen’s female ancestors to the future of practice, Kathie Fischer reflects on the enduring lessons from 50 years of Zen.
Tabreez Govani: A City Center Resident’s Path to Zen and Volunteering
Tabreez Govani shares his journey of Zen practice and volunteering to address the challenges of homelessness in San Francisco.
Beginners Mind Temple Renovations Updates
San Francisco Zen Center has embarked on a large, much-needed renovation project at 300 Page Street (City Center).
Meet SFZC’s New President, Michael McCord
“I’m trying to convey our practice in everyday relatable terms, so that our Zen tradition is understood for what it is—one of passion, joy, and inclusivity.”
City Center Residential Applications Open for 2025
Come participate in residential practice in the newly revitalized Beginner’s Mind Temple!
What is Zen Central? An Interview with Dana Velden
“Zen Central is a new approach for San Francisco Zen Center; it has restructured the way we do things.”