Recalling the first zendo fire and the rebuilding of its temporary replacement
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Lay Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony at City Center – April 18
Congratulations to the initiates who received the precepts in a Lay Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony at SFZC’s City Center on April 18.
Fire Heats, Water Wets . . .
A Sacred Space Forever Abides
Meet Christopher Gallagher, Spoken Word Artist and SFZC Program Registrar
From a first visit in 2009 to a life rooted in practice, community, and right livelihood.
Tassajara Zendo Fire 2026
Latest information on the 2026 zendo fire
The Illuminating Work of Flower Arranging
A volunteer shares her insights as a flower chiden.
Bringing Zen Teachings into Your Heart: An Interview with Pam Weiss
By Heather Shōren Iarusso Heather: We're here to talk about the online course you're offering called Diving Deep into Zen, starting on April...
Embodying Peace
Encouraging Words and Images from SFZC’s Peace Walk
Nothing to Attain: A New Book from Tenshin Reb Anderson
An exploration of the Buddhist path through classic Zen stories










