Potrero Hill Zendo, Wind-in-Grass Sangha

05/12/2025

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of our early sangha mates - Adam Mitchell-Hardt. Adam left the Bay Area some years ago, but his dedication and warmth and sincerity shaped Wind-in-grass as much as we hoped it shaped him. A memorial will be held at a later time for those who wish to sit in remembrance.

06/14/2020

A group hike, this Sunday, 11am at Bayview HIll for those who feel comfortable. Masks and social distancing required.

06/03/2020

Meditation tonight at 7. A short talk following the sit. The June schedule is up at www.sanfranciscozen.org. Or subscribe to our monthly schedule update on the same website.

A zen meditation group in San Francisco

05/14/2020

Updated Zoom information for the group - for Wednesday night practices, please use:

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05/07/2020

May's Koan:

Bodhidarma sat facing a wall.
Huike, waiting in the freezing cold outside called in, "Your disciple's mind is not yet at peace. I beg you, Master, give it rest."
Bodhidharma said, "Bring your mind to me; I will put it to rest."
Huike said, "I have searched for the mind but have never been able to find it."
Bodhidharma said, "I have finished putting it to rest for you."

05/05/2020

Practice continues online, Wednesdays starting at 7:00.

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03/18/2020

Hello fellow Sangha members.
On a somber note, I am reaching out to notify everyone that in compliance with San Francisco's shelter-in-place order, Wind-in-Grass will shut its doors for the first time in over 10 years. Following these extreme measures is critical to minimize the risk for our city and our country during this outbreak.
But we will not close.
At 7 tomorrow night, WiG will live stream our program on the Wind-in-Grass page. And each Wednesday night until this crisis has passed. It is in the shadow of fear and uncertainty that our practice is most important, that the need for support and community is strongest. We will sit together, then have a short talk.

03/12/2020

For those who have made the decision not to attend tonight due to Covid-19 risk, we will attempt a facebook live livecast.

Check in here around 7 to see if it goes live. (I have managed to do this once successfully, but this will be my first time via phone)

03/11/2020

As Buddhists we have a responsibility to consider the impact our weekly meetings might have on at-risk populations when crises such as Covid-19 arise. Tonight we will meet, but suspend physical contact and tea, set the cushions further apart, and require hand washing to minimize risk. We will review afterwards how we will move forward and look for guidance from the State. For updates - check www.safranciscozen.org.

With that cheery note - tonight we will play a game based on an introductory Koan "silence the distant bell".

03/04/2020

On a warm morning, Changsha went out wandering in the mountains above the monastery
The director, who didn't see him leave, saw him returning and met him at the gate. He asked “Where have you been?”
“I’ve been strolling in the hills.”
“Ah. Which way did you go?”
“I went out following the scented grasses and returned chasing the falling flowers.”
“That’s exactly the feeling of spring,” said the director.
“It’s better than autumn dew falling on the lotuses,” said Changsha.

In March, springtime returns - bringing new beginnings and a sense of the familiar. This month Wind-in-Grass picks up spring themes of renewal, starts and intention

Wednesday, 7-8:30pm at 824B Carolina Street - 25 minutes of seated meditation and a talk about intention as a tool

www.sanfranciscozen.org

02/24/2020

This Wednesday is Community night - a relaxed program with encouragement to bring friends, loved ones, kids, whoever. There will be food and drink to share. 7-8:30 at 824B Carolina. See you there

A zen meditation group in San Francisco

02/12/2020

Tomorrow night, 7-8:30, meditation practice followed by a loving kindness practice and discussion. See you there

www.sanfranciscozen.org