Beginners' Half-Day Sitting

This half-day retreat is SFZC's entry point for people who have never sat before. The format pairs instruction in zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation) with alternating practice periods and discussion, so you'll learn by doing and have a chance to ask questions as you go.

SFZC is a Soto Zen lineage center. The Soto approach emphasizes shikantaza — sitting just to sit, without a formal object of focus — and integrates practice into daily life. A half-day format gives you enough time to settle into the rhythm without the intensity or duration of a full sesshin.

The center has not yet published the specific teacher, schedule details, or what to bring. Contact SFZC directly for those specifics before registering.