The Hartford Street Zen Center presently has availability for two practice resident students. We are looking for individuals interested in and committed to experiencing residential practice at a small, urban temple. Ideally applicants would have prior experience with full-time residential Buddhist community practice. Attendance to zazen, study group, ceremonies and teachings/lessons and should be of strong interest. While participation and assistance in the daily events of the sangha are expected of any potential practice resident, it is our expectation that most residents are employed outside of the center (you must be able to pay your monthly tuition), we are accommodating toward one’s professional schedule balanced with the need of assistance in keep up temple operations on required attendance arrangements. If you’re interested but we don’t know you, please make sure to join us for practice as a first step.
Hartford Street Zen Center | Issan-ji temple
A Sōtō Zen temple for the LGBTQ+ community, friends and allies in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood