Former Central Abbot Steve Stücky with Abbess-Elect Fu Schroeder and Abbot-Elect Ed Sattizahn, on the 50th Anniversary procession from Sokoji in Japantown to Beginner’s Mind Temple (City Center) in August 2012.
I want to invite us to be with Mary's spirit, because she really embodied compassion. When Blanche gave her the precepts, she gave her the name, Eyes of Compassion, Nurturing Teacher, and that's what Mary was.