May the healing energy of this valley, and the transformative power of practice, nourish and sustain all of us, and all who enter this gate.
Preparations for Fire Season at Tassajara
“Hopefully, one day good fire can be reintroduced to the land here, coordinated with local cultural burning practices; these small burns are a start.”
Bilingual Jukai Ceremony at City Center 2/25
El jukai se celebró en inglés y español, por lo que fue accesible tanto para los iniciados como para la asamblea.
SFZC and Farley’s Coffee
Farley’s connection to the San Francisco Zen Center is through its original owner, Roger Hillyard.
Tassajara Provides a Refuge for Wildland Firefighters
It’s a beautiful thing to feel the gift of what is unfolding for participants. It’s a container in which people—and we facilitators—can show up.
Thich Nhat Hanh, Our Friend and Teacher: 1926 – 2022
Thay, as he was affectionately known, was one of the world’s great Bodhisattvas, bringing Buddhism to the West with his compassionate teachings.
What I’m Doing Has to Be Enough
Tassajara was a deeply healing time reflecting the power of community and creativity. Friends made almost 20 years ago are still friends today.
Congratulations to Fall 2021 Shusos
Shusos: Roger Hillyard, Michael Gelfond, and Tim Kroll.
Awakening the Archive: The Exciting Discovery of 29 Lost Suzuki Roshi Lectures
SFZC and Engage Wisdom are pleased to offer these previously unavailable talks; completion of the project will coincide with SFZC’s 60th anniversary.