May 14, 2016
From Brother David Steindl-Rast

Condolences

Thank you for letting me know of Blanche’s passing.

It was a great gift for me to know her for half a century.

I greatly admired Blanche and will always love her.

Not knowing that she was dying, I prayed for her last night.

Now, I lit a candle and incense and chanted for her.

The next three days, I will sit with you, though 6,000 miles away.

 

With a deep bow to Blanche and to all at SFZC,

Your brother David

 

1 Comment

  1. nick binkley

    the mountain is high. one step at a time. thank you blanche; thank you brother david.

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