by Sangha News editor | May 14, 2016 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
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...
by Sangha News editor | May 13, 2016 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved teacher, abbess, and great friend Zenkei Blanche Hartman died peacefully at 12:30am this morning at Kaiser Hospital in San Francisco surrounded by her family.
by Sangha News editor | May 13, 2016 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
Hello Friends, Today Blanche has begun the process of moving towards the end of her life. We are waiting for the family to all arrive, which should be happening tomorrow, later morning or early afternoon. After everyone is here, they will remove treatment and Blanche...
by Sangha News editor | May 13, 2016 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
The body of Zenkei Blanche Hartman will rest in the Buddha Hall at City Center, 300 Page Street, CA 94192, for three days. You are warmly invited to come and sit with her during this time; many people are sitting quietly in the Buddha Hall today. It’s best to...
by Sangha News editor | May 12, 2016 | For Zenkei Blanche Hartman, In Memoriam
Dear Friends, I am sure you have heard by now that Zenkei Blanche Hartman Roshi is in the hospital, and has been since her 90th birthday on Sunday May 8th. We wanted to give you an update and let you know that she is being well tended and cared for. She has a...
