“Zen Central is a new approach for San Francisco Zen Center; it has restructured the way we do things.”
Meet Kōgetsu Jenny Mok, SFZC’s New Chief Financial Officer
“I like the idea that I’m helping take care of SFZC, including our wider sangha. It’s one way to save all beings.”
Mary Stares Receives Dharma Transmission
Congratulations to Mary Stares, who received Dharma Transmission from Rinso Ed Sattizahn at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center on July 19.
Kevin Starbard Brings Butoh to San Francisco Zen Center
Since 2022, Kevin Starbard has produced ten Butoh performances at SFZC, enriching the community with this avant-garde Japanese dance form.
Meet Sozan Miglioli, founding teacher of Zen Sin Fronteras (Zen Without Borders)
A non-profit corporation dedicated to making Suzuki Roshi’s practice accessible to Spanish-speaking communities around the world.
Erin Merk Receives Dharma Transmission
Congratulations to Erin Merk who received Dharma Transmission from Eijun Linda Cutts at Green Gulch Farm.
Caring for our Neighborhood and One Another
In honor of Earth Day this year, City Center residents decided to take action to express our concern for the earth.
Passing on the Teaching of Sewing Buddha’s Robe
Paula noted that teaching sewing “is not just about the craft of it; it’s also about how to transmit the spirit of what we’re doing.”
Priest Ordination of Choku Proudfoot
Congratulations to Choku Proudfoot who was ordained as a priest on May 18.