The Great Leap

The field of Buddhist Studies is opening up and changing. The door is starting to open.

https://blogs.sfzc.org/blog/2024/04/17/entering-the-story-an-interview-with-vanessa-sasson/

Exploring disability and inclusivity in Zen practice and creating communities that truly embody the welcoming spirit of the Dharma.

https://blogs.sfzc.org/blog/2024/04/16/thoughts-on-disability-and-access-in-zen-practice/

Ellen Simpson has been in the role of Outreach Coordinator for San Francisco Zen Center for only three months—and her work is taking off!

https://blogs.sfzc.org/blog/2024/04/09/meet-sfzcs-new-outreach-coordinator-ellen-simpson/

Congratulations to the initiate K Ray who received the precepts at Green Gulch Farm this March.

https://blogs.sfzc.org/blog/2024/04/05/jukai-ceremony-at-green-gulch-farm-on-march-20/

San Francisco Zen Center is pleased to present an inspiring array of retreats at Green Gulch Farm.

https://blogs.sfzc.org/blog/2024/03/25/green-gulch-farm-retreats-2024/

Deep bows of gratitude for the outpouring of compassion and condolences for Caroline Meister, her family, and the SFZC sangha.

https://blogs.sfzc.org/blog/2024/03/22/remembering-caroline-meister/

San Francisco Zen Center has embarked on a large, much-needed renovation project at 300 Page Street (City Center).

https://blogs.sfzc.org/blog/2024/03/20/beginners-mind-temple-renovations-updates-2/

We are pleased to announce that our apprenticeship programs have now reopened to international students!

https://blogs.sfzc.org/blog/2024/03/04/sfzc-welcomes-international-students/

Participants of the Wildland Firefighters Retreat wrote to express their gratitude.

https://blogs.sfzc.org/blog/2024/02/27/wildland-firefighters-express-their-gratitude/

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 of St. Francis Lutheran Church. Doors open at 9:30 am...

https://blogs.sfzc.org/blog/2024/02/27/in-honor-of-kaiji-jeffrey-schneider/