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Young Urban Zen SF

San Francisco Zen Center
Buddhism
Meditation
Mindfulness
Zen
Zazen
Zen Practice
Suffering
Zen Buddhism
Self-Improvement
Anxiety
Patience
Shikantaza
Emptiness
Form and Naming
Equanimity
Interdependence
Death
Dogen
Compassion
Empathy

Young Urban Zen is a group under the auspices of the San Francisco Zen Center, with a particular focus on those between 20 and 40. It meets on Tuesday evenings for meditation and discussion about Zen practice. People of all experience levels are welcome.

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Michael McCord
Resident priest and host of discussions focused on Zen teachings and practices.
Eli
Host at Young Urban Zen, facilitating meditation and discussions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • YUZ is the best!

    Great talks to get started on your path of meditation and zen

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