The first paramita, Dana (generosity or giving), is one of the noble qualities of awakened beings. What would you like to see blossom in the world through your giving?
Through your giving, you help make the Dharma accessible and support a community dedicated to compassionate practice, environmental stewardship, and social justice. Each offering, large or small, helps SFZC continue to be a place of spirituality, transformation, education, and connection.
Your generosity allows SFZC to:
- Sustain daily operations and build financial reserves for future stability.
- Maintain and preserve our sacred buildings and lands for practice and community.
- Support the spiritual growth of Zen practitioners through classes, programs, and other offerings.
- Develop and support new projects and initiatives that bring Zen teachings into diverse and underserved communities.
- Build a foundation of financial health through responsible and ethical stewardship.
SFZC’s Commitments
Each donation supports SFZC's work in three key areas:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
SFZC is dedicated to making the Dharma accessible to everyone. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through teachings, organizational policies, and by building communities such as Young Urban Zen, Meditation in Recovery, Queer Dharma, Urban Gate Sangha, and Trans Sangha.
Donor Privacy
We honor your privacy and will not sell, share, or trade your names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to donors on behalf of other organizations. Your information is maintained in a secure database and only used to process your donation. We invite you to review our Donor Policy Information.
Ethical Stewardship
Our commitment to generosity guides our use of all donations. SFZC maintains ethical standards to ensure that resources are allocated responsibly, avoiding misuse of authority and fostering a spirit of generosity rather than personal gain. Here are some of our guiding ethical principles.
Ways to Engage
Your involvement deepens your connection to the teachings and community at SFZC. Explore these ways to support, connect, and grow with us:
- Join the sangha and connect with fellow practitioners.
- Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and peruse the SFZC blog, Sangha News Journal.
- Download the SFZC Dharma App to access historical teachings and practice instructions.
- Listen to the SFZC Podcast or our collection of Dharma talks on Spotify.
- Join a Practice Group: Trans Sangha, Urban Gate Sangha, Meditation in Recovery, Queer Dharma, and Young Urban Zen (YUZ).
- Volunteer and help support SFZC’s programs and wider community.
- Attend in-person & online events, visit the online zendo, and register for courses.
- Shop for books, meditation cushions, incense, and more at the SFZC Online Store.
- Connect with SFZC on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.