by Sangha News editor | Feb 7, 2017 | Arts & Culture
Suzuki Roshi during the opening ceremony of the first practice period at Tassajara in 1967, with Togen Sumi (left) and Kobun Chino (right). Photographer unknown. A story about the first practice period and this ceremony is in the Wind Bell, vol. VI, nos. 2-4, Fall...
by Sangha News editor | Apr 12, 2017 | News
Dear Friends, We just celebrated the Buddhaâ’s birth in a ceremony of bathing the baby Buddha in sweet tea. The last shuso ceremony of the winter and spring practice periods ended this week and we turn to the Guest Season at Tassajara, the Growing Season at...
by Sangha News editor | May 15, 2018 | News
Saturday, May 26 – Sunday, June 3 The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Walk San Francisco, San Francisco Interfaith Council and leaders from local congregations are partnering to create Walk & Bike to Worship Week. San Francisco Zen Center will celebrate...
by Sangha News editor | May 16, 2018 | Features, News
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...
by Sangha News editor | Aug 6, 2018 | Arts & Culture, Giving, Zen Practice
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? How do we connect to the present moment...
