The Zen Center outreach programs for prisoners, the homeless, indigent families, etc. are largely funded by our twice annual book sales. The...
‘How to Enter the Monastery’, a poem by Jisan Tova Green
"The monastery needs/ the road", writes Zen teacher and poet Jisan Tova Green, who spent many years at Tassajara, where the fourteen-mile entry road...
‘Without a Compass’: Art Show by Susan Imperial
"My inspiration springs from my feral imagination," says Susan Imperial, whose work is on show at City Center during the month of March. Everyone is...
Job Opportunity: Gifts Processing Coordinator
San Francisco Zen Center has a part-time opening for a Gifts Processing Coordinator. This position has significant responsibility in the areas of...
Job Opportunity: Development Database Manager
San Francisco Zen Center is looking for someone with Salesforce Database Management experience to oversee and manage day-to-day donor database...
Tassajara, A Poem by Mahin Mahdavi
A poem by Mahin Mahdavi, A Tassajara Monk
Far away from the endless sky,
nesting among the sycamore trees,
the little bird sits until her wings develop,
dreaming of flying.
The Rhythm of Tassajara’s Seasons
by Linda Galijan, Director We are now at the midpoint of the winter practice period, poised between winter and spring. Last night was skit night,...
Design the 2016 No Race T-Shirt
It's the 39th annual Tassajara No Race, and we're looking for a design to put on this year's T-shirt. Send us your drawing, and if it's chosen, it...
Ch-ch-changes: A Buddhist Take on David Bowie
David Bowie's intuitive grasp of the truth of constant change launched him from an almost-monk into a shape-shifting master of musical ceremony,...