Gratitude for the Gift of Dharma

by Sangha News editor | Mar 4, 2014 | Arts & Culture, Giving, Programs

Zen Center offers a warm thanks to the Pema Chodron Foundation, which donated a large collection of books to our prison outreach program. These will be sent to men and women in prisons and jails throughout the country at no cost. The warmth and compassion we have come...

Saying Farewell: A Record of the Funeral for Myogen

by Sangha News editor | Feb 12, 2014 | Governance, News

Full post on subtleeye.sfzc.org

SFZC Board Meeting Abbreviated Minutes (2/19/14)

by Sangha News editor | Feb 25, 2014 | Governance

The single action item concerned the Zen Center Archives. It was noted that they have not always been well-housed or cared for; space is at a premium, and the expense and energy needed to care for them is limited. As such, the Board was asked to approve a Deed of...

2nd Annual Spring Sit-A-Thon Set for April 13

by Sangha News editor | Feb 24, 2014 | Arts & Culture, Giving, News, Volunteering, Zen Practice

Save the Date ! San Francisco Zen Center’s 2nd Annual Spring Sit-A-Thon Sunday, April 13, 2014 9am – 6pm City Center, 300 Page Street, San Francisco The day will include sitting, yoga, chanting and walking meditation. Party, prizes, music and raffle at 5...

Preparing for Mountain Seat Weekend: A Call for Volunteers

by Sangha News editor | Feb 19, 2014 | Volunteering

The City Center kitchen will be preparing food for the weekend of March 1-2, when Abbess Christina Lehnherr steps down and incoming Abbot Ed Sattizhan and Abbess Fu Schroeder step up to the Mountain Seat. We are expecting a lot of guests for this important occasion....