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In-person Dharma Talk: Dave Chelsea-Seifert

On Wednesday evening, September 11th, Dave Chelsea-Seifert will give an in-person Way Seeking Mind talk followed by a discussion. Dave Chelsea-Seifert was introduced to Buddhism in 1996 through a world religions survey course at San Francisco State University.

Kannon Do Board Meeting

Please join us for a Sangha meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 14th.   Everyone is welcome.  The meeting will be in a hybrid format (in-person and online).

In-person Dharma Talk: Jeremy Levie

On Wednesday evening, September 18th, Jeremy Levie  will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. Jeremy Levie, born in San Francisco in 1970, grew up in Fresno, California, where he excelled in math and developed a lifelong love of theater. After earning a B.A.

Sewing Buddha’s Robe

Please join Kyōshō Valorie Beer for an in-person sewing class on Saturday, September 21st, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Online Dharma Talk: Don Monjure

On Wednesday evening, September 25th, Don Monjure will give an online Way Seeking Mind talk titled "Beliefs, Who Needs Them?" followed by a discussion. Don Monjure came to Kannon Do in 1993 and became one of Les’s students. Since then, Zen practice has been the background of all his endeavors.

“Urban Zen”: Introducing Soto Zen practice for modern lives

Kannon Do 1972 Rock Street, Mountain View, CA, United States

We invite you to an informal evening with a short meditation, a reading and discussion, for those interested in learning about the Zen tradition. Spend some time with people who know the Zen forms and learn how to sit zazen in our beautiful space. Ask questions and learn about Kannon Do’s history and traditions.

Online Dharma Talk: Les Kaye

On Wednesday evening, October 2nd our teacher and abbot emeritus Les Kaye will give a dharma talk followed by a discussion.

Kannon Do Board Meeting

Please join us for a Sangha meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 5th.   Everyone is welcome.  The meeting will be in a hybrid format (in-person and online).

Online Dharma Talk: Vanessa Able

On Wednesday evening,  October 9th, Vanessa will give a dharma talk followed by an online discussion. Koji Vanessa Able is a remote member of the Kannon Do community, having lived and practiced there in person for six wonderful years.

In-person Dharma Talk: Kodo Conlin

On Wednesday evening,  October 16th Kodo Conlin will give an in-person Dharma talk followed by a discussion. Kodo Conlin is a Soto Zen priest in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. Ordained in 2015, Kodo trained at all three of San Francisco Zen Center’s temples in addition to long-term, residential Vipassana practice.