City Center

Welcome to City Center

Located near the Civic Center in San Francisco, Beginner's Mind Temple (Hosshin-ji) was established in 1969 by Shunryu Suzuki as a training center in the Soto Zen tradition.

For more information:

Ceremonies, programs and events: Daily Schedule
Live streamed Dharma talks and other events: Online Zendo
Upcoming in-person and online offerings for all three Temples: Calendar
If you are new to Zen: Offerings for Beginners

Beginner's Mind Temple (City Center) is currently undergoing an extensive renovation during 2024. We are creating a Welcome Center, upgrading bathrooms, adding an elevator to go from the basement to the third floor, and making many other improvements that will help make Beginner's Mind Temple more welcoming and accessible for all for many years to come.

Applications for 2025 Guest Student and Apprenticeship Programs are currently being accepted. More information about ways to come to City Center can be found on the Live the Temple Life page.

To stay informed about the project and its progress, and receive notices of upcoming events, please sign up to receive Sangha News.

Beginner’s Mind Temple/City Center Renovation

In January 2024, San Francisco Zen Center will be closing 300 Page Street for the entire year in order to embark on a large, much needed renovation project. The zendo and the Conference Center will remain open for zazen and for classes and workshops.

Conference Center

Book this space to hold meetings or conferences in a stunning Victorian building next door, conveniently located near shops and restaurants

Contact City Center

Find phone numbers and email addresses for the main departments at City Center

About City Center

Find tips for beginners and information about location, fees and rates, bookstore hours, front office contact information, and more.

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Bienvenidos a City Center

Encuentra aquí consejos para principiantes así como información sobre locaciones, precios, horarios de la librería, información de contacto de la oficina central y más.

Getting to City Center

Explore public transit options, driving directions, parking, and safety in the neighborhood

City Center Calendar

Discover the wealth of talks, classes, events and programs offered at City Center

Zen Meditation & Practice

Here find the daily meditation schedule as well as information about longer sittings, classes, groups, and teachers

Visits & Stays

There are a variety of ways to stay at City Center, both short-term and long-term.