June 22, 2011
Charlotte Joko Beck Memorial Gathering

Sunday, July 17, 9am-noon
Mills College
Carnegie Hall, Bender Room
5000 MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94613

Charlotte Joko BeckPlease join the Bay Zen Center for a gathering honoring the life and teachings of Charlotte Joko Beck on Sunday, July 17, at Mills College in Oakland. Whether you have been touched by Joko’s teachings personally or through her writings, this informal gathering will be an opportunity to pay tribute to someone who has touched the lives of so many. The morning will begin with a 30 minute zazen period followed by an opportunity for anyone to share a story, words or whatever they would like about Joko. We’ll then view a fifty minute documentary film on Joko and conclude with refreshments. Everyone is welcome. Please note that this gathering will not have the formalities of ceremony. Joko lived her life and expressed the teachings without much ado and often reminded us to keep things simple, “nothing added.” She was clear about not wanting a big to-do upon her death. So this is offered in that spirit, simply to gather together and remember who she was and what she meant to all of us.

Please RSVP with number of people attending to: Brent Beavers, rsg.way@gmail.com

Directions to Mills College

Campus map of Mills College to locate Carnegie Hall

Bay Zen Center web page announcement

Features, News

Rev. Shūzan Uchiyama (1939–2025)

Rev. Shūzan Uchiyama Roshi 8/2/39 – 2/13/25 SFZC is saddened to announce that Shunryu Suzuki Roshi's nephew Rev. Shūzan Uchiyama Roshi passed away on February 13. His funeral will be held on April 2 at Rinso-in. Rev. Uchiyama was the son of Aiko-san, Shunryu Suzuki...