By Heather Shōren Iarusso Heather: We're here to talk about the online course you're offering called Diving Deep into Zen, starting on April...
Embodying Peace
Encouraging Words and Images from SFZC’s Peace Walk
Nothing to Attain: A New Book from Tenshin Reb Anderson
An exploration of the Buddhist path through classic Zen stories
Lay Initiation Ceremony at City Center
Congratulations to Loretta Staples who received priest ordination from Jisan Tova Green at City Center this January.
Priest Ordination Ceremony at City Center
Congratulations to two new priests who received ordination at City Center in January, 2026.
There’s No Place Like Tassajara
A personal invitation from Sessei Meg McNeil to practice, work, and live in community at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center this summer.
Celebrating Our Fall 2025 Shusos
There were three SFZC shuso ceremonies in December 2025.
Bearing Witness in Minneapolis: A Letter to the Sangha from Abbot Mako
Abbot Mako reflects her experiences attending a march in Minneapolis.
Listening to the Stories: An Interview with Tova Green
Deep gratitude for Tova’s many years of practice and service, and the stories she helped bring forward.










