May 19, 2026
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 Zimmerman.

Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman and Ellen Simpson

Shuso Ceremony at City Center

Congratulations to Lorenzo Garbo (Hokyo Yoshin, Jewel Mirror Cultivating Intimacy) whose shuso ceremony on March 27 marked the end of practice period at City Center. The Practice Period was led by Lorenzo’s teacher, Senior Dharma Teacher Kikū Christina Lehnherr.

Kikū Christina Lehnherr and Lorenzo Garbo