Interim begins on Saturday April 12 following the full moon ceremony (see below) and continues through April. The regular schedule resumes May 1 with Thursday evening sitting at 6 pm.
Please check the spring/summer schedule and signup sheets to renew your plans for participation.
Our new Samantabhadra in place in the practice discussion room
Next time you’re here, please go up and say hello.
Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony Saturday April 12
All are welcome to join us for the monthly Full Moon Ceremony this Saturday April 12. We will start with a short period of zazen at 5 pm.
The Full Moon Ceremony, Ryaku Fusatsu, is the traditional Soto Zen ceremony for renewing practice of the bodhisattva precepts. A formal ceremony with extended chanting and full bows, it is an occasion when all practitioners can express our deep intention to practice together with all beings, whether or not we have formally received bodhisattva precepts or offered bodhisattva vows.
The April 12 ceremony at San Francisco Zen Center / City Center can be accessed online here at 10 a.m. EDT.
At Neighborhood Zen, our Full Moon Ceremony is held in person each month on the morning or evening closest to the full moon. The 2025 dates can be found on our public calendar here. Please let Brent or Catherine know if you have questions.
Our new schedule starts May 1
The spring/summer schedule will not include Wednesday morning sitting. Otherwise the current schedule will continue, with sitting and discussion Monday and Tuesday evenings, morning sittings Fridays and Sundays, and a formal full day on the monthly fourth Sundays (May 18, June 15, July 27).
Our summer retreat will be August 8-10. Please plan ahead if you wish to participate, as part-time attendance will be limited to Friday August 8, with commitment to complete attendance required for participation Saturday and Sunday, August 9 and 10.
The end of the spring retreat …
Samantabhadra arriving from Vietnam …
With thanks to all who contributed to his journey!
And they’re back!
