For me, Blanche’s greatest strength as a teacher is the way in which she weaves practice and Sangha. As this photo shows, she was never above the silliness of a summer parade!
Blanche during the Tassajara July Interdependence Day Parade.
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...
Update: There will be a memorial service for Barbara, officiated by her longtime friend Rev. Mary Mocine, on Saturday May 23 at 4pm PT. It can be accessed via Zoom by clicking on the Enter the Zendo Now link from the Clear Water Zendo page. Seirin Barbara Kohn...
The statue of liberation?