Zazenkai

Zazenkai translates roughly as "zen gathering" — in Zen practice, a sitting event of a half-day to a full day, shorter than a multi-day sesshin. This one, on October 23, 2026, is a half-day sitting led by senior students rather than a named teacher. Per the description, it consists of periods of zazen (seated meditation) and walking meditation (kinhin, in Zen usage), and it explicitly welcomes both beginners and experienced practitioners.

One thing to verify before registering: the listing is filed under Green Gulch Farm Zen Center (Green Dragon Temple), but the event description says the sitting takes place at City Center, and the registration link points to the City Center events page on sfzc.org. Contact the center to confirm the venue.

The listing is otherwise sparse. It does not include a start or end time, a schedule for the half-day, or a statement about whether the sitting is held in silence — all reasonable questions to ask when you register. What it does specify: in-person format and a single $12 registration fee, with no online option mentioned.