Not to sound like a used car salesman, but summer is coming fast! There are a few amazing one-night stays in the next few days: Creekside housing:...
Featured Photo May 31
The November 21, 1971, Mountain Seat Ceremony at City Center. Photographer unknown. In front: Shunryu Suzuki Roshi followed by Hoitsu Suzuki;...
Letter from Central Abbess: Abbatial Changes in 2019
NOTE regarding attendance at the ceremonies over the March 1 - 3 weekend: The March 1 and 2 ceremonies are non-public. The Mountain Seat Ceremony on...
Walk and Bike to Worship Week 2018
Saturday, May 26 - Sunday, June 3 The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Walk San Francisco, San Francisco Interfaith Council and leaders from local...
Featured Photo May 10
Congratulations to Roy Remer, David Hahn, and Paula Pietranera, who received the precepts on April 28, 2018 at City Center. Photos by Elliot...
Book Event with Shinshu Roberts: Being-Time
Dharma Talk and Book Signing — Being-Time: A Practitioner's Guide to Dogen's Shobogenzo Uji Saturday, July 7, 10 am - noon City Center, 300 Page...
Sea of Suffering – The Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar (Burma)
Sunday, May 6, 5 - 7 pm Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, 2304 McKinley Avenue This is a rare opportunity to hear many concerned and deeply informed...
Tassajara Sitting
In Soto Zen, we emphasize sitting zazen (meditation) daily. When we sit, we see what arises without expectations, and through this practice we...
Featured Photo April 12
On Saturday, March 31, Julian Hickman and Diego Miglioli received priest ordination in a ceremony at Beginner's Mind Temple. Photos by Elliot...