On February 22, 2025, SFZC held a Rededication Ceremony celebrating the final stages of City Center’s year-long renovation.
Remembering Connie Cummings
Connie Cummings, a former resident of SFZC, died on February 20, 2025, in Carson City, NV.
Remembering Peter Schneider
“Peter was a wonderful human being with a sweet modest smile, faithful all his life to the Buddha way.”
Remembering Alan Senauke
San Francisco Zen Center mourns the loss of our good friend, teacher, and brother in the Dharma.
Remembering Gene de Smidt
“I remember him as a bright, energetic, creative person with a big heart. He was someone who loved to laugh and connect with people.”
A Letter to the Sangha: Abbot Jiryu on Kindness
“I’ve been aspiring these days to the practice of kindness. Kindness in defiance of cruelty, in refusal of the pull towards cynicism and numbness.”
Priest Ordination at Green Gulch Farm on February 16, 2025
Congratulations to Joshin Shaevel who was ordained as a priest on February 16 by Central Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman.
Meet Nannette Mickle, SFZC’s New Development Director
“I saw an opportunity to bring my skills and outlook on raising funds to an organization that transforms lives.”
Mel Weitsman’s Memorial Stone Placed at Suzuki Roshi Memorial
On New Year’s Day, firefighters and ZMC staff united to move Sojun Mel Weitsman’s memorial stone to the Suzuki Roshi Memorial Site.