
Virginia Arnone Art and Antique Estate Sale
Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, 1 – 4 pm
356 Pierce Street, Apartment #3, San Francisco, CA

Cultural Awareness and Inclusivity Committee (CAIC) Listening Meeting
Thursday, January 24, 7:30 – 9 pm
City Center dining room, 300 Page Street, SF 94102
The Cultural Awareness and Inclusivity Committee (CAIC) is inviting People with Disabilities (PWD) to participate in a listening meeting to discuss our experiences as PWD who practice at Beginner’s Mind Temple, City Center.

Outreach Report December 2018
Through the generosity of our extended Sangha, the San Francisco Zen Center outreach programs have received on-going support for our efforts on behalf of prisoners, homeless men and women, families in shelter, and other underserved populations.

Leadership Statement Regarding Edward Brown
Dear Fellow Zen Practitioners,
Recently David Chadwick shared on his website cuke.com, his personal Facebook page, and the cuke.com Facebook page, a letter that was sent personally to Edward Brown by the San Francisco Zen Center leadership. The letter stated that, after deep consideration, Edward would no longer be invited to teach at San Francisco Zen Center’s three temples.

Meet Our Youngest Member and Support the Membership Drive
We have one week left of our annual Membership Drive and have welcomed 56 new members to the Zen Center community. That means we’re 44 members away from reaching our goal of enrolling 100 members in 30 days.

SFZC.org Website Privacy Policy Has Been Updated
At San Francisco Zen Center, we value your privacy. We wanted to let you know about some changes we have made to our website Privacy Policy which will go into effect on August 23, 2018.

Meet a Member and Support the Membership Drive
We are half-way through our August Membership Drive and are pleased to welcome over 33 new members to the San Francisco Zen Center community.

SFZC Summer Membership Drive
Join Today!
This month is our annual Membership Drive and during the next few weeks we will explore the many types of connections at San Francisco Zen Center. How do we connect to admirable friends and inspiring teachings?

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 March 3 in by invitation only due to space restrictions and will be livestreamed for offsite viewing.
Dear Sangha Friends,
I am very happy to announce to the wider sangha changes coming up next year in the Abbatial Leadership at San Francisco Zen Center. Upon recommendation of the Elders Council, the Board unanimously and enthusiastically has invited Tenzen David Zimmerman to become the next Abiding Abbot of City Center. Read more