From Zen’s female ancestors to the future of practice, Kathie Fischer reflects on the enduring lessons from 50 years of Zen.
Sokaku Kathie Fischer On Her Life in Zen and Passing the Practice Forward
read more
News
Tabreez Govani: A City Center Resident’s Path to Zen and Volunteering
Tabreez Govani shares his journey of Zen practice and volunteering to address the challenges of homelessness in San Francisco.
Beginners Mind Temple Renovations Updates
San Francisco Zen Center has embarked on a large, much-needed renovation project at 300 Page Street (City Center).
Meet SFZC’s New President, Michael McCord
“I’m trying to convey our practice in everyday relatable terms, so that our Zen tradition is understood for what it is—one of passion, joy, and inclusivity.”
City Center Residential Applications Open for 2025
Come participate in residential practice in the newly revitalized Beginner’s Mind Temple!
Reuniting: Warm Hand to Warm Hand in Germany and Switzerland
By Tova Green In my role as Branching Streams Director, I recently had the great pleasure of visiting Zen Centers in Berlin and the Black...
Honoring SFZC’s Elders as They Depart for Enso Village
City Center and Green Gulch Farm held ceremonies in November and December to honor the first group of elders to move to Enso Village.
Timeline for Beginner’s Mind Temple/City Center Closures
As the 300 Page Street renovation project approaches, be sure to note these important dates.
Creating a Memorial Site for San Francisco Zen Center’s Teachers and Shusos
The Suzuki Roshi Memorial Garden is lovely and quiet, tucked into the foot of a hill behind the Herb Circle in the Green Gulch garden.