Text and photos from Michael Joshin Thiele The idea for a honeybee sanctuary at Green Gulch Farm emerged out of concern for the survival of bees and...
Rain Brings Deep Refreshment
by Shinchi Linda Galijan, Tassajara Director The storms of the past few days brought over 5 inches of very welcome rain, bringing us to a total of...
SFZC Cosponsors SFSU Conference on Mindfulness and Compassion
How can contemplative practices and rigorous scientific studies best inform each other for a greater common good? Internationally recognized...
SFZC Women Featured in Huffington Post
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SFZC Board Meeting Abbreviated Minutes (1/21/15)
The Zen Center Board met on January 21 at Greens Restaurant for an all-day retreat and meeting. The Board unanimously approved signing a memorandum...
Invitation to People of Color in the San Francisco Zen Center Community
This letter is an invitation to attend a meeting for people of color (POC) in the San Francisco Zen Center community. This is a follow-up to a...
Sharing an Open Letter from Zen Teachers on Abuse
A disciple of Buddha does not misuse sexuality. —from the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts This vow of deep intention is a guiding principle for living...
City Center Joins Neighborhood in Vigil After Four Shot on Our Corner
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Ceremony Opens a New Hall at Green Gulch As Renovation Project Nears an End
It’s a new year, and time to celebrate new and improved facilities, the fruits of last year’s labor. After nine months of renovating existing...