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Remembering Mary Watson

Remembering Mary Watson

by Sangha News editor | Dec 3, 2025 | Features, For Mary Watson

I want to invite us to be with Mary’s spirit, because she really embodied compassion. When Blanche gave her the precepts, she gave her the name, Eyes of Compassion, Nurturing Teacher, and that’s what Mary was.

Lay Initiation Ceremony at Green Gulch – November 16

Lay Initiation Ceremony at Green Gulch – November 16

by Sangha News editor | Dec 2, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen Practice

Congratulations to the initiates who received the precepts at Green Gulch Farm this November.

Christina Lehnherr on Buddha Body, Buddha Mind

Christina Lehnherr on Buddha Body, Buddha Mind

by Sangha News editor | Dec 2, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen Practice

Christina Lehnherr shares her vision for a Practice Period grounded in body awareness, stillness, and transformation.

Upcoming Holiday Closures

Upcoming Holiday Closures

by Sangha News editor | Nov 18, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen Practice

Year-end closures for our SFZC temples: find key holiday and program updates for CC, Online Zendo, and GGF.

All in the Family: City Center’s Shuso On Living at SFZC

All in the Family: City Center’s Shuso On Living at SFZC

by Sangha News editor | Nov 14, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Features, News, Zen Practice

Vanessa and her daughter Cora share what it’s like to live, practice, and integrate into daily life at City Center.

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