Blanche and Lou “The Early Years”
Tassajara Zendo Fire 2026
Latest information on the 2026 zendo fire
June 13, 2015
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Rev. Hoitsu Suzuki Appointed Vice-Abbot of Daihonzan Eiheiji
SFZC leadership sends congratulations to Suzuki Family
With Care and Respect: An Interview with Kōgetsu Jenny Mok, SFZC’s CFO
How SFZC manages our financial resources
Sewing Buddha’s Robe: Zenkei Blanche Hartman
Note: In February of 2009, Sangha News Journal posted this article by Ryuko Laura Burges on the occasion of Blanche receiving a special ceremonial robe sewn collectively by over 125 people from all over the world. We are sharing it again today in memory of...
Celebrating Zen-a-thon 2026
Images from our Zen-a-thon celebration events
The Heart of a Renovation: Studio Bondy Wins Award for City Center Redesign
For its thoughtful and inspiring work, Studio Bondy won a religious architecture renovation award.
Green Gulch Farm Apprenticeship Programs
We are currently accepting applications for the 2026 Farm and Land Stewardship Programs!
Update on SFZC Abbatial Structure – Spring 2026
SFZC formalizes updated leadership roles across City Center, Green Gulch Farm, and Tassajara.
Celebrating our Winter 2026 Shusos
Shuso Ceremony at Tassajara Congratulations to Ellen Simpson (O-do Jo-e, Responsive Way/Settled Wisdom) whose shuso ceremony on March 31 marked the end of practice period at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. The Practice Period was led by Abbot Tenzen David...
Building and Rebuilding in an Impermanent World: A Brief History of Two Tassajara Zendos
Recalling the first zendo fire and the rebuilding of its temporary replacement
I met Blanche and Lou in Green Gulch Farm many years ago (1991), while I was in a Charlotte Selver’s study group. Zenkei’s complete presence, calm and smile are with me to this moment. She was an inspiration to follow the Dharma. Thank you, Zenkei Blanche. From Mercedes in Mexico City.