Full Moon Ceremony
Please join us on Thursday, August 27th for an evening of ancient tradition and mindful movement under the light of the full moon. We will begin with short 20 minute Zazen.
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Events
In-person Dharma Talk: Jon Voss
On Wednesday evening, September 2nd Jon Voss, a longtime student of Tibetan Buddhism and an ordained Soto Zen priest in the Suzuki Roshi lineage, will give a dharma talk followed by a discussion. Jon Voss currently serves on the Branching Streams Advisory Panel and is an advisor to the Zen-Inspired Senior Living project.
Board Meeting
Please join us for a Board meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 5th. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be in a hybrid format (in-person and online).
Zen Lab: AI for the Common Good Panel Discussion
Join us for our monthly Zen Lab—a community exploring the intersection of Zen, technology, and working life in Silicon Valley. Free admission, no need to register ZOOM LINK How can we shape AI to serve the common good?
I Had a Good Teacher Book Discussion
On Wednesday evening, September 9th, please join us for a discussion of our abbot emeritus Les Kaye's latest book I Had a Good Teacher. It was named by SpiritualityandPractice.com as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2025. Umar Q will lead a discussion of Chapter 6 titled Monastic Practice in Everyday Life.
In-person Dharma Talk: Misha Merrill
On Wednesday evening, September 16th, Misha Shungen Koun Merrill will give an in-person dharma talk at the Kannon Do Meditation Center. Misha's talk will be followed by time for questions and discussion.
In-person Dharma Talk: Heather Shōren Iarusso
On Saturday morning, September 19th, Heather Shōren Iarusso, director of Branching Streams and a teacher at San Francisco Zen Center, will give an in-person dharma talk followed by a discussion. Heather lives at City Center and is the Branching Streams director, providing guidance and support for SFZC affiliate sanghas.
In-person Dharma Talk: Sokaku Kathie Fischer
On Wednesday evening, September 23rd, Sokaku Kathie Fischer, teacher at Everyday Zen Foundation, will give an in-person dharma talk followed by a discussion. Sokaku Kathie Fischer began practicing Zen in 1971 with Sojun Mel Weitsman at the Berkeley Zen Center.
Full Moon Ceremony & Moonlight Night Hike
Please join us on Saturday, September 26th for an evening of ancient tradition and mindful movement under the light of the full moon. There are two parts to the evening and you may join for one or both events.
Remembering Les
On Wednesday, September 30, we invite all Sangha members to join in person and online for an evening to remember and honor Les and his teachings. Please bring a memory or teaching from Les that has stayed with you to share with others.
