Sangha News Journal
“I am deeply touched by the outpouring of affection from my Dharma brothers and sisters. It is certainly reciprocated.”
Love,
Zenkei Blanche Hartman
San Francisco Zen Center has embarked on a large, much-needed renovation project at 300 Page Street (City Center).
Embracing the Zen path through practice periods, YUZ, and a growing connection to the SFZC Sangha.
SFZC member and student Senji Rosenblum shares how intention and technology bridge the distance between West Virginia’s natural beauty and the sangha.
Abbot David invites us to dissolve any sense of separation from others and engage in ways that foster mutual respect and well-being.
Join Abbot David Zimmerman and Tova Green in compassionately holding and supporting each other through these two listening circles
What is a Practice Period actually like? In the first installment of SFZC’s new Practice Period interview series, Valerie describes her experience.
From Zen's female ancestors to the future of practice, Kathie Fischer reflects on the enduring lessons from 50 years of Zen.
Tabreez Govani shares his journey of Zen practice and volunteering to address the challenges of homelessness in San Francisco.
“I’m trying to convey our practice in everyday relatable terms, so that our Zen tradition is understood for what it is—one of passion, joy, and inclusivity.”
Come participate in residential practice in the newly revitalized Beginner’s Mind Temple!
Blanche was a co-abess at Green Gulch when i began my practice many years ago. Her husband Lou was always my favorite person at the Zen Center. He was so simple, humble and positive. Just a monk:and the perfect embodiment of a monk i always thought. They were both a huge inspiration for me. After Lou passed I attended a dharma talk by Blanche Hartman at the Zen Center and she told a story about when she and Lou were younger and separated, one on the East Coast, the other on the West Coast and they had both started sitting zazen without telling one another. To me they had always been the epitome of a truly blessed and wonderful couple, somehow not two but one and this story confirmed that. Blanche is the bravest, most beautiful woman I know and I love her dearly.
Sending love to Blanche….