Born in Colombia, Shotai practiced as a Soto Zen Buddhist monastic in Spain, Italy, California, Indiana, Florida, Japan, and her native Colombia.
Remembering Shotai Marta de la Rosa
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Timeline for Beginner’s Mind Temple/City Center Closures
As the 300 Page Street renovation project approaches, be sure to note these important dates.
Interview with Seth Corr, Beverage Director at Greens
Seth takes pride in the new line of alcohol-free drinks he has been introducing to the beverage menu.
Seeking Volunteers for City Center Packing and Preparation!
Whether you join for a day or many days, your presence and effort are integral to the transition of our temple from renovation to the move back in.
Clara House Holiday Gift Bag Donation Request
We are asking for your help in providing $50 gift certificates for holiday gift bags for Clara House families.
Zen Meets Depression and Anxiety
This new course brings forth the Zen Buddhist lens, complemented by contemporary mindfulness practices.
Centering Our Hearts for the Work of the Day: A Conversation with Tess Taylor
This book is about the importance of poems, of gardens, of these small, nutrient-rich places in a fragile world.
Dharma Transmission Ceremony at Tassajara
Djinn Gallagher and Tim Kroll completed Dharma transmission at Tassajara in September 2023.
SFZC Elders Look Forward to the Move to Enso Village
Beginning in fall 2023 and continuing in four distinct waves over the next two years, twenty-seven SFZC elders will move to Enso Village.