In this letter to the sangha, Central Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman writes about forgiveness and repair in his own life, and how SFZC is working with former Abbot Richard Baker to reconcile a difficult past and move forward together.
Meeting the Myriad Things: An Interview with Shinshu Roberts
Shinshu Roberts’ latest book brings Dogen’s Genjo Koan into the heart of daily practice.
David Chadwick’s Tassajara Stories
David’s newest book, Tassajara Stories, will be released by Monkfish on September 23, 2025.
Toro Nagashi Ceremony at Sokoji Temple
On Saturday, July 19, the Toro Nagashi Ceremony and lamp-floating event took place at Sokoji Temple, the Soto Zen Mission temple in...
Dharma Entrustment Ceremony for Roger Hillyard
Congratulations to Roger Hillyard for receiving Lay Teacher Entrustment from Central Abbot Ed Sattizahn on May 23, 2025.
A Letter to the Sangha: Abbot Mako on Skillful Action
When violence and injustice become normalized, it takes profound awareness, not reactivity, to stay awake.
In This Body In This Lifetime, an Interview with Esho Sudan
Esho explores awakening stories of Japanese Soto Zen women and the legacy of Sozen Nagasawa Ni-Roshi.
Abbot Jiryu on the Publication of Becoming Yourself
Becoming Yourself, a new book of Suzuki Roshi’s teachings—out July 15. A treasure for our sangha and lineage.
An Update on Zentatsu Richard Baker from Abbot David Zimmerman
Baker Roshi is recovering well after a stroke—staying at City Center, in good spirits and surrounded by care.