by Sangha News editor | Dec 8, 2016 | Arts & Culture
Mountain Home by Greg Fain. A view of the Ventana Wilderness on the way into Tassajara. This photo reminds us of our gratitude that the summer fire in 2016 didn’t reach our monastery at Tassajara, and that the Fall 2016 Practice Period was able to begin only...
by Sangha News editor | Dec 6, 2016 | Features, Giving
“There was a sense, not unlike in our present times, that something deeply consequential was being set in motion.” These days it has become increasingly important to find ways to not only deepen our own meditation and mindfulness practice, but also to find...
by Sangha News editor | Nov 17, 2016 | Arts & Culture
Sunset by Shundo David Haye.
by Sangha News editor | Nov 16, 2016 | Giving, News, Zen Practice
This holiday season, we’re taking inspiration from the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, who is often linked to beneficial activity. Samantabhadra inspires action that benefits all beings; action inspired by compassion. This Bodhisattva encourages us to take practice...
by Sangha News editor | Nov 10, 2016 | Arts & Culture
Residents and visitors at City Center find Café de Soleil at nearby Waller and Fillmore a quiet place to have a solitary or social lunch or coffee. Staff members may have a departmental lunch there or meet with colleagues and practice friends for conversation....