upcoming meditation retreats at San Francisco Zen Center

Three-Day Sesshin, City Center

San Francisco Zen Center — San Francisco, CA

$300–410 · + dana

Tuition incl. meals: Member $300, Standard $330, Benefactor $410. Housing is extra, subject to availability, and room prices vary.

Soto Zen · with Tenzen David Zimmerman

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Traditional Soto Zen sesshin with sitting and walking meditation, formal zendo meals, Dharma talks and private interviews. Registration deadline Oct 30. Oryoki set needed.

verified Oct 19, 2026

Rohatsu Sesshin, City Center

San Francisco Zen Center — San Francisco, CA

$661–950 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Member $661, Standard $735, Benefactor $950. Housing is extra, subject to availability. Sliding-scale fees and General and BIPOC Support Funds are available. Registration closes Nov 13.

Soto Zen · with Tenzen David Zimmerman

Seven-day Rohatsu sesshin marking Buddha's enlightenment, closing the Fall Practice Period. Sitting and walking meditation, formal zendo meals, Dharma talks and private interviews. Oryoki set needed.

verified Oct 19, 2026