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.
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Events
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.
Board Meeting
Please join us for a Board meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 3rd. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be in a hybrid format (in-person and online).
I Had a Good Teacher Book Discussion led by Giuseppe Prisco
On Wednesday evening, October 7th, please join us for a discussion of our abbot emeritus Les Kaye's latest (and last) book I Had a Good Teacher. It is a collection of notable Dharma talks and it was named by SpiritualityandPractice.com as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2025.
Zen Discussion Group: Introducing Zen for Modern Lives
We invite you to an informal evening with a short meditation and a 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.
A Sense of Something Greater Book Discussion led by Teresa Bouza
On Wednesday evening, October 14th, please join us for a discussion of our abbot emeritus Les Kaye's book A Sense of Something Greater: Zen and the Search for Balance in Silicon Valley. For Les, Zen was more than awareness–it is “the continued determination to be authentic in relationships, to create meaningful, intimate, intentional bonds with […]
Joyously Through the Days Book Discussion led by Dan Geiger
On Wednesday evening, October 21st, please join us for a discussion of our abbot emeritus Les Kaye's book Joyously Through the Days: Living the Journey of Spiritual Practice led by Dan Geiger. This book offers a path to rich and lasting happiness achieved through what Huston Smith calls "goal-attaining patience" where Les explores life's every day […]
