Deep bows of gratitude for the outpouring of compassion and condolences for Caroline Meister, her family, and the SFZC sangha.
Remembering Caroline Meister
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Beginners Mind Temple Renovations Updates
San Francisco Zen Center has embarked on a large, much-needed renovation project at 300 Page Street (City Center).
SFZC Welcomes International Students
We are pleased to announce that our apprenticeship programs have now reopened to international students!
Wildland Firefighters Express their Gratitude
Participants of the Wildland Firefighters Retreat wrote to express their gratitude.
In Honor of Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider
Honoring Jeffrey’s wishes, no obituary or comments will be shared here. There will be a memorial on Saturday, March 23rd in the Parish Hall...
Announcing the Passing of Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider
It is with profound sorrow that we are announcing the death of Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider.
Jukai Ceremony at City Center on January 20
Congratulations to the initiates who received the precepts at City Center this January.
The Snow-Covered Mountain: Reflections on Dogen’s Life and Poetry
Dogen’s life and teachings, bridging historical context and contemporary practice, inspire us to contemplate our own spiritual paths.
The Joy of Writing with Others: Interview with Janis Cooke Newman
Janis Cooke Newman is organizing a series of readings by Buddhist Writers designed to bring together the wider SFZC sangha and the local literary community!