"There was a sense, not unlike in our present times, that something deeply consequential was being set in motion." These days it has become...
Being Inspired by Samantabhadra
This holiday season, we're taking inspiration from the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, who is often linked to beneficial activity. Samantabhadra inspires...
Outreach November 2016
Thanks to the generosity of our friends, we collected 127 pairs of socks during the month of October for the Gubbio Project, which offers shelter...
SFZC Member Stories ‘Myles’
During the month of October, we celebrate our members. "Member Stories" features stories about members of San Francisco Zen Center and how their...
Why Did You Become a Member of SFZC?
Our members provide vital financial support so that we may continue to offer free public programs, talks, and daily sittings to all those who seek...
Books for Outreach Fund-Raising Sale
There is a Book Sale October 22 - 31 in the City Center mail hallway. All sales are by anonymous donation. We are still accepting donations of books...
Plan to Make a Difference
Legacy Giving and Estate Planning for Everyone Sunday, July 31, 2016 3:00 – 4:30 pm Abacus Wealth Partners, 101 S. Main Street, Sebastopol No...
Remembering Hiroshima with 1,000 Cranes
In commemoration of Hiroshima Day, August 6, we invite you to join us in creating 1,000 origami cranes, long associated with the desire for world...
Jane Hirshfield Brings Her Poetry to the Dharma Lamp Circle
The Dharma Lamp Circle, a group of SFZC legacy givers, enjoyed an evening of poetry and connection featuring a reading by Jane Hirshfield, and a...